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Citadel PFOF and Sun Belt Retirees: Most Vulnerable Investors

Sun Belt retirement states have the largest concentrations of active retail investors — and the states most affected by Griffin political investments.

Florida Paradox

Florida has both the largest retiree investor population and the governor who received $50M from Citadel CEO — the most acute regulatory capture concern.

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