After two years of 0 conferences, financial events and public gatherings, I seem to be making up lost time revenge.this week i am Exchange ETFs, the big annual ETF event in Miami in the 1990s (more on that later). It’s an event with a killer lineup for advisors, asset managers, and ETF firms.

This is my 6th city in a few weeks¹ As long as I don’t lose my voice or contract the coronavirus, I’ll be ready to take a break soon.

Probably the most impressive experience so far was walking into the main lobby of the Fountains Hotel in Miami last night, walking into a wall of noisy, roaring crowds at the Bleu Bar. It’s like walking into the trading floor of Merrill Lynch in the 1990s: the noise, the energy, the spectacle of it all. I’m obviously not alone in the lack of social interaction, meeting old friends and colleagues, especially in different settings.

Matt and John did a amazing work Putting this event together — especially since Omicron surged, it rolled from the last minute of February. This hotel was nicely updated a few years ago (but it was woefully understaffed – same story wherever you go).

If you attend any event these guys organize, you’ll see why we’re so excited to partner with them future proof.

About Miami today, circa 1990s: This is a city struggling to manage its rapid growth, made easier by the influx of cash and business from no state income tax (and low real estate taxes). Still, Miami lacks owner-occupied housing. computer and internet use; and below-average education (bachelor or higher).its median Household income, Per capita incomealso lower than National average Although the poverty rate is high.

But you couldn’t see last night on the street. Even on a Monday night in April, Miami is a party. Sure, some are spillovers from the 3,000-person event at the end of the pandemic, but it feels like the 1990s: big money, big hair, big plastic surgery, big everything.I saw more Lamborghinis at home last night than I’ve seen at home in a month (and I live 15 minutes away Rambo dealer).

Miami’s $257 billion Metropolitan Product felt like most of it was on display last night. Hello, I said.

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Back to the activity: you can see the full The event agenda is hereand some content will be found online.

Swing on the beach and say hi!

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1. Excluding New York City: Louisville, Aspen, San Diego, La Jolla, Los Angeles and now Miami.