Get Involved
Members of the Arizona Fund Manager Association are all experienced local fund experts pursuing the development of an institutional fund manager ecosystem in Arizona. Our members utilize their current resources to forge the way for investment fund managers.
Our members are closely aligned with policy makers, legislators and regulatory authorities throughout Arizona, focusing on collaboration and promotion of the state. Our team is proactively engaged in Arizona’s economy, drawing upon the expertise and experience of local institutional investors and emerging managers.
*AFMA take a summer break from June-August. Monthly membership events will begin again in September.
Membership Benefits
There are many key benefits to AFMA membership.
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Networking
AFMA’s member firms collectively manage billions in assets across diverse strategies, including hedge funds, private credit, venture capital, private equity, and more. We create opportunities for meaningful connections between fund managers, institutional investors, and service providers—fostering strategic relationships that drive long-term success.
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Events
AFMA hosts regular events that aim to build a sense of community and help distribute information and best practices amongst the sophisticated investment community in AZ. Our events provide a platform by which advocacy, business opportunities, and investment strategies are explored.
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Education
AFMA is committed to developing the next generation of investment leaders by partnering with Arizona State University to establish institutional finance tracks within the W. P. Carey School of Business and the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. These initiatives aim to provide students with specialized training in investment management and create internship opportunities with leading funds and firms across asset classes.
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Impact
AFMA encourages local investment as part of its ESG initiatives, highlighting the value of supporting Arizona-based funds for family offices, RIAs, and institutional investors. By investing locally, members help strengthen the state’s economy, foster community growth, and reinforce the credibility and visibility of Arizona’s investment industry on a global stage.
Members & Partners
AFMA represents the investment management industry in Arizona. The members and sponsors that support our initiatives are:
Membership Options
Premium Fund Manager Membership
Enjoy VIP treatment with 4 complimentary tickets to the LIFT AZ Summit, plus full access to AFMA events and monthly leadership forums. Gain exceptional visibility with your logo featured on the AFMA website. This tier is ideal for established fund managers looking to deepen institutional relationships and raise brand recognition.
$2,495 / year
Emerging Fund Manager Membership
Access 2 complimentary tickets to the LIFT AZ Summit and all AFMA events, plus monthly leadership forums. Enhance your brand's recognition by featuring your logo on AFMA’s site. This tier is tailored for emerging fund managers (AUM under $1 billion) seeking to accelerate growth and institutional exposure
$1,295 / year
Investor Membership
Investor Members gain valuable access to AFMA’s community of fund managers and industry leaders, with 2 complimentary tickets (for investment team members) to the annual LIFT AZ Summit and all other AFMA events. This membership provides opportunities to connect with peers, stay ahead of investment trends, and engage with thought leaders across asset classes.
Eligibility: Open to institutional and professional investors, including pensions, endowments, foundations, family offices, and RIAs/wealth managers..
$995 / year
Service Provider Membership
Secure 3 complimentary tickets to LIFT AZ Summit and all AFMA-hosted events. Join AFMA’s network of fund managers and investors while demonstrating your expertise in law, fund administration, accounting, technology, compliance, consulting, and beyond.
$2,995 / year
Strategic Partner Membership
Reserved for non-profit influencers aligned with AFMA’s mission, this complimentary tier offers collaboration opportunities, access to AFMA’s resources, and a platform to support Arizona’s investment ecosystem.
Free
*All memberships listed above are at the final discretion of the AFMA membership committee and subject to review. As such, memberships can be refunded based on their failure to meet certain membership policies. Membership prices are subject to change.
*Memberships auto renew. Members will receive a notice 7 days before membership is set to renew.
AMFA Ethos
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Passion
Members must have a shared passion for growing the sophistication and depth of the investment manager ecosystem in Arizona.
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Excellence
Members and member firms will strive for operational and investment excellence in such a way that reflects greatly on the investment manager ecosystem in Arizona and this organization.
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Recognition
Members will demonstrate a commitment to helping Arizona become a globally recognized leader in the investment manager landscape and as a destination for the investment talent and capital.
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Reputation
Members will subscribe to the idea that “a rising tide lifts all ships” and that AFMA members are those ships and Arizona’s investment reputation is that tide.
Code of Conduct
AFMA Ethos: Members pledge to uphold the AFMA Ethos and as a result shall carry themselves, and conduct their businesses, in a manner consistent with the Ethos, both inside and outside of organizational events.
Employee Transitions: AFMA recognizes that employees may explore new opportunities across the industry. Members are encouraged to follow best practices by engaging openly, respecting existing employment commitments, and ensuring transitions are handled in a professional and ethical manner.
Investor Engagement: AFMA Members should approach investor relationships with respect and transparency. While Members may pursue their own fundraising efforts, it is considered best practice to be mindful of existing relationships and to foster goodwill by maintaining professionalism and open communication.
Slander: Members will not slander, defame, or permit libel of a current Member.
Confidentiality: Members understand that AFMA is a private organization dedicated to building trust between its Members and encouraging Member professional growth through collaboration. As a result, all of the discussions, correspondence, and materials shared between Members are to be treated as extremely sensitive and highly confidential information and cannot be shared with anyone not in attendance at such meetings.
Become an AFMA Member
If you are interested in joining our association and helping us to bring Arizona to the forefront of the industry, please submit an application request by selecting from our Membership Options.