Who We Are

Based in the heart of Fort Lauderdale’s thriving financial district, home to trillion-dollar asset managers, the team at FIFO and its members represent the prominent international funds community in Florida. 

South Florida, often referred to as “Wall Street South”, continues to attract top-tier financial firms, establishing itself as a leading financial center in the US. Its favorable demographic trends, strategic location between Palm Beach and Miami, efficient transportation infrastructure, strong economy, advantageous tax policies, and skilled international workforce create a conducive environment for attracting additional investments, further solidifying Florida’s status as a global financial powerhouse. 

South Florida’s strategic location also serves as a gateway for investments from Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean Islands into the US, facilitating access to capital, financial services, and cross-border transactions tailored to their financial and business needs. 

As a leading hub in South Florida, FIFO’s mission is to support financial services partners and global investors in their pursuit of financial success by offering a dynamic platform that promotes collaboration and growth through relationships and shared knowledge. Whether through networking at major industry events or within more intimate discussion forums, our objective is to bring the community together and nurture meaningful, high-impact discussions that will transform the future of finance.

Our members, located in the US and around the world, consist of senior representatives from various sectors of the financial services industry. This includes professionals from financial institutions, asset managers, private equity and venture capital firms, hedge funds, advisory firms, insurance companies, service providers, and specialized IT companies.