Wall Street South Corridor
Miami·
Fort Lauderdale·
West Palm Beach
Brickell to Palm Beach — the financial spine. Signature summits, hospitality and CIO roundtables.
FLORIDA
INTERNATIONAL
FUNDS.ORG
Wall Street South
The members club where Florida's asset management elite gather. Build your brand. Network. Community. Drive collaboration where human intelligence advances.
12
Years signature
8,613
FL asset managers
$36B
Net AGI inflow
0%
State income tax
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The Mission
BUILD YOUR BRAND,
NETWORK & COMMUNITY.
DRIVE COLLABORATION.
The events-led platform where human intelligence advances. Tailored to what's in it for you — and what you bring to the room.
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BRAND
Build your individual and firm profile in the highest-signal room in the South.
02
NETWORK
Direct access to allocators, GPs, founders and family offices across the state of Florida.
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COMMUNITY
A deep rooted community — not a list-serv. Members vouch for members.
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COLLABORATION
Drive deals, mandates and partnerships across the Wall Street South corridor.
Statewide footprint
ONE FLORIDA.
NINE CITIES. ONE ROOM.
Wall Street South is the headline — but FIFO convenes capital from the coast to the keys. Members move with us across every Florida market that matters.
Treasure Coast & Palm Beaches
Jupiter·
Stuart
Intimate dockside dinners, world-class exclusive golf outings, polo afternoons and family-office salons.
Gulf Coast
Naples·
Sarasota·
Tampa
Private-club lunches, founder breakfasts and gulf-side allocator forums.
Central Florida
Orlando·
Winter Park
Annual fund-formation forum and the Winter Park managers' luncheon.
First Coast
Jacksonville
Northeast Florida chapter — pensions, RIAs and rising boutique GPs.
By the numbers
SOUTH FLORIDA HAS
ALREADY WON.
Post-2020, capital chose the sun. 11% of every new US hedge fund launched in 2024 was Florida-based. Miami metro added +19,859 finance & insurance jobs. The center of gravity has moved.
+139%
Finance jobs growth vs. 2015–19
483
PBC asset managers
2,600
Hedge funds & PE locally
#1
US for net AGI inflow
"MIAMI IS A VIBRANT, GROWING METROPOLIS
THAT EMBODIES THE AMERICAN DREAM.
The Season · 2026
TIER ONE EVENTS.
UNFAIR ACCESS.
Signature summits, sport hospitality and ultra-luxury lifestyle experiences — headlined by the Wall Street South Summit.
Upcoming · Luncheon
Sep 18, 2026
Prato Luncheon
Winter Park · Orlando
An intimate members-and-guests luncheon at Prato — a Michelin-star awarded Italian restaurant in the heart of Winter Park. Join allocators, GPs and founders for curated conversation and new connections.
Reserve access →
Upcoming · Social
Sep 30, 2026
ALTs Social at Ukiah
Ukiah Japanese Smokehouse · Fort Lauderdale
Japanese soul food meets American smokehouse on a terrace that sits right on Fort Lauderdale's Riverwalk. Smoked cocktails, yakitori, and a bar built for standing conversation.
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Signature · 13th Edition
Oct 28, 2026
Wall Street South Summit
Superyacht Village VIP — FLIBS 2026 · Fort Lauderdale, FL
The 13th annual Wall Street South Summit returns to the world's largest in-water boat show. 800+ asset managers, allocators and policymakers networking dockside among the global superyacht fleet. Sponsorship tiers now open.
Reserve access →
Signature · Golf
Oct 29, 2026
Wall Street South Golf Day
Jacaranda Golf Club · Plantation, FL
A private members' golf day held in partnership with the Wall Street South Summit. Morning tee times, cart and clubhouse hospitality, with round-trip transfer from the Superyacht Village included.
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Invite Only · Outlook
Nov 2026
2027 Economic Outlook
Location TBC · South Florida
An invitation-only briefing with the KPMG Chief Economist and senior investors. Forward-looking analysis on macro trends, policy shifts and capital flows shaping 2027.
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Upcoming · Social
Dec 3–4, 2026
Art Basel ALTs Social — with 47 Ventures
Art Basel Miami Beach week · Miami Beach
Our Art Basel edition of the ALTs Social, hosted with 47 Ventures during the city's biggest cultural week. Art Basel Miami Beach runs December 4–6 at the Miami Beach Convention Center, with leading galleries from five continents showing Modern, contemporary and emerging work. Expect collectors, allocators, GPs and founders in one room — art capital meeting venture capital.
Register interest →
Invite Only · Holiday
Dec 2026 · Date TBC
FIFO Year-End Holiday Party
South Florida · Venue TBC
A members-and-guests celebration to close the year. Join us as we toast the outstanding growth of FIFO, the deals and relationships built across Wall Street South, and the momentum ahead for 2027.
Register interest →
Lifestyle · Black-tie
Mar 6, 2026
Burgess Yacht Reception
Island Gardens Marina · South Beach
Sunset cocktails aboard a 180ft superyacht with Florida's LP community.
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Lifestyle · Culture
Dec 2–7, 2026
Art Basel · Collectors Salon
Faena House · Miami Beach
Private viewing, curator-led. Where art capital and venture capital meet.
Reserve access →Members & Hospitality
SPORTING EVENTS.
VIP ACCESS.
Season · Hockey
Sep 2026 – Jun 2027
Florida Panthers Ice Hockey
Amerant Bank Arena · Sunrise
FIFO has secured 100 season tickets exclusively for members — plus discounted game tickets, playoff access, parking, food & beverage and more. Regular season begins September 29, 2026 and runs through early April 2027; the Stanley Cup Playoffs follow from mid-April through June.
FIFO is open to corporate sponsors
Register interest →
Tier 1 · Sport
Sep 2026 – 2027
Miami Dolphins — VIP Suite & Fundraiser
Hard Rock Stadium · Miami Gardens
Sunday-afternoon NFL hospitality in a VIP suite. Field views, family-style dining and an exclusive member fundraiser experience.
FIFO is open to corporate sponsors
Register interest →
Tier 1 · Sport
Nov 14, 2026
Miami Heat
Kaseya Center · Downtown Miami
FIFO has secured exclusive access to Miami Heat events with VIP hospitality. Courtside seats, Members' Club privileges and game-night programming built for members.
FIFO is open to corporate sponsors
Official site →Register interest →
Members · Sport
Feb 2027
Inter Miami — Suite Night
Chase Stadium · Fort Lauderdale
Private suite hospitality at Chase Stadium. Premium seating, curated member networking and a game-day experience built for allocators, founders and GPs.
FIFO is open to corporate sponsors
Official site →Register interest →
Tier 1 · Sport
Mar 2027
Miami Tennis Open — FIFO Box
Hard Rock Stadium · Stadium Court
Center-court hospitality across both weekends. Members & guests only.
FIFO is open to corporate sponsors
Official site →Register interest →
Tier 1 · Sport
May 2027
F1 Miami Grand Prix
Paddock Club · Hard Rock Stadium
FIFO has secured exclusive access to F1 events with VIP hospitality. Trackside suites, Paddock Club privileges and race-weekend programming built for members.
FIFO is open to corporate sponsors
Register interest →The 2027 Season
WHAT'S NEXT.
2027 EVENTS.
Flagship · Awards
2027 · Date TBC
Florida Asset Manager Services Awards
An annual celebration honoring the service providers that power Florida-based asset managers. Categories span fund administration, legal, audit, tax, custody, prime brokerage and technology — all voted on by Florida asset managers themselves.
- Voted on by Florida asset managers
- Fund administration & legal
- Audit, tax & custody
- Prime brokerage & technology
Register interest →2027 · Date TBC
Flagship · 2027
The Fort · Fort Lauderdale
Global Asset Management Pickleball Tournament
The first major competitive event on the 2027 FIFO calendar brings together the Florida asset management community for a day of sport, networking and deal-making at The Fort — one of the country's premier pickleball venues.
- Mixed doubles and singles brackets
- Allocator vs. manager teams
- Courtside hospitality & lunch
- Post-tournament cocktail reception
Register interest →Feb 21, 2027
Membership unlocks access
2027 events are built for members first
From courtside hospitality to private dinners and the next Wall Street South Summit, every 2027 event is designed for the FIFO membership. Tiered access, member pricing and early registration are all managed through your membership level.
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Member registration
Priority sign-up opens for FIFO+ and Elite members.
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Sponsorship decks
Brand, court and hospitality packages available.
What's in it for you
MEMBERSHIP, TAILORED.
FIFO is the hub where Florida's asset-management leaders unite to innovate, collaborate and elevate industry standards through shared knowledge. Every membership unlocks the six pillars below.
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Membership Profile
A detailed profile that showcases your expertise in asset management — visibility across the FIFO directory and to the wider community.
02
Educational Resources
Curated industry news, market notes and educational content built to keep you ahead of the trends shaping Wall Street South.
03
Networking Events
Members-only access to FIFO's signature conferences, dinners and roundtables with peers and leaders across the industry.
04
Consulting Services
Tailored guidance from the FIFO network — operators and specialists who help you navigate complex asset-management challenges.
05
Market Insights
In-depth insights and proprietary data so your investment strategy is built on what's actually happening on the ground in Florida.
06
Community Support
A trusted, supportive community where members exchange ideas, share experience and grow alongside one another.
How it shows up
Individual
For the operator
- Member-only invites to all tier-one events
- Personal brand profile in the FIFO directory
- Curated 1:1 introductions, monthly
- CIO & founder roundtables (Chatham House)
- Discount codes for partner conferences
- Co-working hot desk — Fort Lauderdale
Corporate
For the firm
- Up to 6 named seats on one membership
- Headline sponsorship rights at signature events
- Logo placement & content distribution
- Dedicated event management for private dinners
- Social and PR amplification across FIFO channels
- Co-branded research, hosted on the FIFO platform
Memberships
JOIN THE ROOM.
12-month minimum commitment. Vetted membership.
The starting line
FIFO Basic
$99/ month
- Conference ticket discounts
- Dynamic profile
- Network building
- Directory listing
Most popular
Most popular
FIFO +
$199/ month
- Everything in Basic
- Meeting coordination
- 2 introductions / month
- VIP event invites
- Event management & planning
Top pick · Corporate
FIFO Elite
$999/ month
- Everything in +
- Up to 6 members
- Brand profiling (firm + individual)
- Social media support
- Elite sponsorship program
- Co-working hot desk · Fort Lauderdale
Our elite member firms
THE INNER CIRCLE.
Our founding member firms shape the FIFO calendar — from F1 to private summits — and set the standard for Wall Street South.
Elite Platinum
Platinum
Previous event sponsors
TRUSTED BY THE STREET.
The FIFO Marketplace
FINANCIAL SERVICES, SUPPORTING FLORIDA.
The curated network of firms powering Wall Street South — each category is anchored by a featured FIFO partner, with additional vetted firms ready to engage.
KPMG
One of the Big Four — KPMG delivers global audit, tax and advisory services to the world's leading asset managers. The Florida practice supports hedge funds, private equity, and family offices with assurance, fund tax structuring, and operational due diligence at institutional scale.
Also in Tax & Audit
- BDO USA
- EisnerAmper
- Forvis Mazars
- Kaufman Rossin
- Berkower CPAs
- Cherry Bekaert
FIFO DMC · Destination Management
Your local partner for events big and small.
A Destination Management Company (DMC) is a professional, on-ground event partner with deep local knowledge and a vetted supply chain. We plan and manage corporate events, meetings, incentives and travel programmes anywhere from Jupiter through the Wall Street South corridor to Key West — acting as a single point of accountability for planners, corporate groups and travel brands.
Whether you are hosting an intimate 12-person board dinner or a 1,000-delegate conference, FIFO DMC coordinates venues, transport, restaurants, entertainment, staffing and outdoor experiences so your team can focus on the room, not the logistics.
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Venue Sourcing & Site Selection
Five-star hotels, private clubs, waterfront estates, museums, convention centres and marinas — negotiated, inspected and contracted on your behalf.
02
Ground Transportation & Transfers
Executive sedans, sprinters and coaches. PBI, FLL, MIA and EYW arrivals met, manifested and managed minute-by-minute.
03
Custom Tours & Team Building
Everglades airboats, Biscayne Bay sailing regattas, Wynwood art walks, Keys sportfishing, polo afternoons and outdoor challenges built for any group size.
04
Event Design, Entertainment & Production
Creative concepting, staging, AV, lighting, branding, talent and full technical production for galas, launches, awards nights and roadshows.
05
Restaurants & Catering
Priority access to South Florida's hardest tables — including Michelin-starred kitchens — plus buy-outs, chef's tastings and bespoke catering for 10 to 1,000.
06
On-Site Staffing & Logistics
Registration desks, hospitality hosts, security, permitting and a dedicated on-ground director for the duration of your programme.
On-the-ground relationships
Hotels & Resorts
Preferred relationships with five-star and luxury lifestyle properties across Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Miami and the Keys — room blocks, suite upgrades and flexible attrition.
Convention Centres
Direct access to premier conference venues, exhibition halls and boardroom suites, from Brickell ballrooms to waterfront pavilions.
Restaurants & Chefs
Tables at Michelin-starred and James Beard-recognised restaurants, private dining rooms, chef's-table experiences and full buy-outs.
Outdoor & Team Building
Airboat eco-tours, deep-sea and flats fishing, sailing regattas, polo clinics, golf challenges, scavenger hunts and CSR beach clean-ups.
Coverage
Jupiter to Key West
One team, one contract, the whole corridor — including multi-city programmes that move delegates between Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Miami and the Keys.
Request a proposal- Jupiter & Palm BeachesPrivate clubs, oceanfront estates, polo and golf programmes.
- Fort LauderdaleConvention centre, Bahia Mar, FLIBS and the superyacht fleet.
- Miami & BrickellWall Street South HQ. Boardrooms, rooftops, stadium hospitality.
- Coral Gables & Coconut GroveBiltmore, Regatta Grove and waterfront receptions.
- The Keys & Key WestIsland incentives, sportfishing charters and sunset closings.
F30
THE NEXT GENERATION OF TALENT
Central to the chapter's mission is a structured mentorship program matching under-30 rising stars with senior financial figures across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. By facilitating direct relationship-building — from informal networking to ultra-high-caliber events — the group ensures the relationships defining the next decades of finance are forged and nurtured right here in Florida.
"In the investment world, your network is your career. True deal flow, capital introductions, and client referrals don't happen at generic business mixers. F30 is designed to foster maximum impact, bringing together the peers and senior mentors who will shape the long-term future of our industry."
Alyssa Keith
President, F30 Chapter
President of FIFO Under 30's, the chapter built for the next generation of analysts, associates and emerging managers. Alyssa leads mentorship matching, peer cohort programming and ultra-high-caliber events that put rising talent in the room with the decision-makers who will shape the future of finance in Florida.
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Mentorship Matching
Rising stars are paired one-to-one with senior financial leaders across Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach — building relationships that last decades.
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Ultra-High-Caliber Events
From intimate CIO roundtables to flagship summits, FIFO Forward members gain access to the same rooms as the industry's most influential decision-makers.
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Peer Cohort Network
A dedicated under-30 community of analysts, associates and emerging managers — the peers who will shape the future of finance, right here in Florida.
Peer Cohort
Under-30 community of analysts, associates & emerging managers.
Networking
Intimate gatherings where introductions turn into relationships.
Wall Street South
Brickell — the financial heart of Florida and FIFO's home.
Ultra-High-Caliber
Flagship events that put rising stars in the room with decision-makers.
Senior Mentors
THE PEOPLE IN YOUR CORNER
Every F30 member is matched with a senior mentor — operators, allocators and founders who have built firms, raised capital and led teams across Florida and beyond.
Thalius Hecksher
President, FIFO
Global growth and business development leader across fund administration, custody and alternative investments. Thalius founded FIFO to connect Florida's managers, allocators and service providers, and mentors on go-to-market strategy, capital raising and building an international network from Wall Street South.
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Jeff Holland
Financial Services Executive
Three decades across traditional and alternative asset management, distribution and product strategy. Jeff mentors on building distribution, positioning products with allocators and navigating a career from analyst seat to leadership.
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Dylan Curtis
Alternative Investments
Investment professional working across private markets and alternative strategies in South Florida. Dylan mentors on sourcing, diligence and the discipline of early-career development inside an investment team.
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Nikki Rizzi
Financial Services Leadership
Senior financial services leader with deep relationships across Florida's manager and service-provider community. Nikki mentors on client relationships, leadership presence and building a durable personal brand in the industry.
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Josh Kurzban
Managing Director, Paulson Investment Company
Capital markets and investment banking specialist advising growth companies on financing and strategic transactions. Josh mentors on deal execution, investor conversations and how to earn a seat at the capital-raising table early.
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Louis Navellier
Founder & CIO, Navellier & Associates
One of the best-known growth-stock investors in the United States, Louis has built quantitative equity strategies and a widely followed research franchise over four decades. He mentors on portfolio construction, quantitative discipline and long-term conviction investing.
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ONE MEMBER
EVERY MONTH
Each month we put one member firm centre stage. Read the latest dispatch, then browse the archive.
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FIFO welcomes Joshua Kurzban, Managing Director at Paulson Investment Company.
October 2026FIFO Member
MEET PAULSON INVESTMENT COMPANY
Expanding access to private-market opportunities
Paulson is a boutique investment bank focused on small- to mid-cap markets, with expertise across private placements, IPOs, secondary offerings, debt financing, institutional sales and M&A advisory. The firm connects Florida wealth leaders with carefully vetted private growth-company opportunities across life sciences, technology and media.
"Connecting Florida wealth leaders with growth companies."
Joshua Kurzban — Managing Director
Be the next spotlightLeadership
MEET THE TEAM.
The people building Wall Street South — connecting capital, talent and community across Florida.
President
Thalius Hecksher
Founder of Florida International Funds Org and CEO & Founder of Hecksher Partners. Over three decades in global financial markets spanning asset management, private equity, family offices, hedge funds and fintech. Previously Global Director at Trident Fund Services and Global Managing Director at Apex Fund Services, where he helped scale the firm from 8 offices to 40+ and $40B+ AUA. Based in Florida since 2012, Thalius has championed the state as a global finance hub and built FIFO to drive collaboration across Wall Street South.
Connect on LinkedInPresident, FIFO Under 30's
Alyssa Keith
President of FIFO Under 30's, the chapter built for the next generation of analysts, associates and emerging managers. Alyssa leads mentorship matching, peer cohort programming and ultra-high-caliber events that put rising talent in the room with the decision-makers who will shape the future of finance in Florida.
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Real voices
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Joining FIFO transformed how I see asset management. The networking + the insight is a different league.
Alex C.
Apex Group
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The shared knowledge here is a game changer. Real intros, real deals, real friendships.
Kiana W.
Berkower
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Invaluable for our growth in the Florida market. The room is the product.
Nikki R.
Marex
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