Raymond James Recap July 2024
As we embrace the heart of summer, we’re excited to bring you a refreshing blend of updates and insights regarding our recruiting success. Dive into this month’s edition of Raymond James Recap for a splash of inspiration and the latest happenings that you won’t want to miss! I’m excited to share some highlights regarding firm leadership announcements, celebrate notable awards and welcome advisors who recently made the move to Raymond James. As we embark on the second half of 2024, I’m incredibly proud of all we have accomplished as a firm and look forward to continuing this success throughout this year and beyond.
Firm Happenings
Last month, we announced additional executive leadership changes brought on by the firm’s CEO leadership and succession announcement. Butch Oorlog, chief account officer of Raymond James Financial, has been named CFO and will succeed Paul Shoukry effective October 1.
Tom Walrond, who currently oversees the employee channel’s Eastern Division, will become the next president of Raymond James & Associates also effective October 1 of this year. Walrond will replace Tash Elwyn, who was promoted as part of the changes announced in March to lead our Private Client Group, which includes Raymond James & Associates as well as the independent Financial Services division and our clearing and custody segment for independent registered investment advisors.
Raymond James recently held the 4th annual Business of Pride Symposium, a touchstone event for advisors serving LGBTQ+ clients. Issues that impact LGBTQ+ clients reach into millions of American households, their finances and their life-long goals. The Business of Pride Symposium, hosted by the Raymond James Pride Financial Advisors Network, explores these topics with candor and clarity, so that advisors can better serve their clients’ holistic financial needs.?
Raymond James was also recently recognized on FORTUNE’s 2024 America’s Most Innovative Companies List*. We’re very proud to represent a firm where technological innovation is highly valued. Additionally, Raymond James ranked #5 among Glassdoor’s 2024 list of Best-Led Companies**!
Lastly, we are thrilled to announce Raymond James Financial Services (RJFS), the firm’s independent channel, has been crowned Broker-Dealer/Custodian of the Year in the InvestmentNews Awards 2024! This prestigious nomination recognizes our commitment to excellence, innovation and the significant growth we’ve achieved in the past year. The award criteria considered our value proposition, client service, unique talent attraction strategies, wealth technology innovation and industry reputation. Explore our wide variety of affiliation options and how we give our advisors the freedom to choose among them.
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New Joins
It’s been a fantastic few months of growth, with many stellar advisors opening their doors at Raymond James. Hear what they have to say after joining the Raymond James family.
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Financial advisor, RJFS
AUM: $105 million
Boca Raton, Florida
“Raymond James stands out in the industry for its distinguished reputation and client-first approach, which provides me with the freedom and flexibility to run my practice in a way that best suits my clients. In addition, its robust investment, banking, trust and insurance capabilities backed by a team of estate planning professionals can be highly beneficial to my clients and business.”
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Financial advisor, RJA
AUM: $130 million
San Diego, California
“The investment platform and technology are advanced, with robust customization and self-service tools that provide added value to my unique technology-focused clientele."
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Financial advisors, RJFS
AUM: $170 million
Warsaw, Indiana
“After a multiyear due-diligence process, we made the decision to partner with Reynolds Wealth Management and Raymond James for the extensive resources, attention to detail and, most importantly, the trust between all parties to do what is right for clients. We are excited that we are able to bring a full-service experience inclusive of financial planning, expanded investment strategies and banking and lending solutions.”
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Financial advisor, RJA
AUM: $125 million
Santa Fe, New Mexico
"Ultimately, the firm’s cutting-edge technology and the exceptional team at the Santa Fe office compelled me to join. The client-centric organizational approach and familial office environment perfectly fits my needs and those of my clients."
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Financial advisor, RJFS
AUM: $125 million
Tampa, Florida
“I joined Raymond James to provide advice and guidance to my clients in a way that I see fit to best serve their needs. In addition, the financial planning focus of the firm will allow me to offer more holistic advice and education for my clients, inclusive of estate, tax, insurance, investment, cash flow and debt management guidance.”
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Financial advisors, RJFS
AUM: $200 million
Edmond, Oklahoma
“By aligning with Raymond James, we gain access to an exceptional array of products, state-of-the-art technology and top-tier service. We were particularly attracted to Raymond James' conservative philosophy and unwavering commitment to strong corporate values.”
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Financial advisors, RJFS
AUM: $800 million
Lower Falls, Massachusetts
“The culture at Raymond James reflects our own priorities to deliver high-quality service to clients with a long-term view to helping them achieve their financial goals. Ultimately, the firm’s leading-edge technology, its banking and lending capabilities and wide range of high-net-worth options suits our clients perfectly.”
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Financial advisor, RJA
AUM: $450 million
San Diego, California
“Everyone is kind, thoughtful and supportive, creating an environment that feels boutique yet is backed by robust resources for both advisors and clients.”
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Financial advisors, RJA
AUM: $900 million
St. Petersburg, Florida
"A pivotal aspect of client service is having access to the right resources, both in breadth and depth. We're fortunate to have gained the technology, resources and support of one of the nation’s preeminent financial services firms, conveniently located right here in our backyard."
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Financial advisor, RJA
AUM: $225 million
Frisco, Texas
“Raymond James ultimately checked all the boxes as a platform that would provide flexibility and customization, broad investment and planning solutions, enhanced technology and the ability to deliver my clients a true private wealth experience.”
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Financial advisors, RJA
AUM: $435 million
Burlington, Massachusetts
"Aligning with Raymond James provides us the freedom to objectively advise and serve our clients to the best of our ability. We're empowered to have meaningful conversations about wealth and their personal goals while still enjoying the robust resources of a large firm.”
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Financial advisor, RJFS
AUM: $125 million
Herndon, Virginia
“Raymond James also empowers me to own my practice and take full responsibility for its success and future growth, while having the freedom to incorporate more personal touches that my clients appreciate. Knowing that I have autonomy but maintain the support of a large firm and its resources is essential.”
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The Horizon Group joins Pinnacle Asset Management: Christopher Sivley, Matt Turner, Melissa Churchwell, Jamie Rowell, Wesley Thomas
Financial advisors, FID
AUM: $947 million
Ponte Vedra, Florida
"Our team is thrilled to join Raymond James and Pinnacle Asset Management, both of which have consistently demonstrated top-tier performance within the financial services industry. Their pronounced commitment to service and client dedication aligns perfectly with the high expectations we set for ourselves at The Horizon Group.”
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Financial advisors, RJFS
AUM: $500 million
Ocala, Florida
“The independence that Raymond James offers makes it the best fit for our practice, as it provides the autonomy to structure and run the business how we see fit. This partnership will also bring service closer to our clients, with the opportunity to serve them more effectively with highly customized guidance and strategies.”?
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Financial advisors, RJA
AUM: $0.5 billion
Anchorage, Alaska
"Raymond James distinguishes itself by prioritizing its advisors and their clients, making it a standout choice for our team. The firm offers an abundance of resources, tools and technological solutions crucial to effectively supporting our clients.”
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Financial advisor, RJA
AUM: $200 million
Farmington Hills, Michigan
“By aligning with Raymond James, we’ve gained access to an exceptional array of products, state-of-the-art technology and high-quality service. We were particularly attracted to the firm’s conservative philosophy and unwavering commitment to strong ethical standards.”
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Financial advisor, RJFS
AUM: $115 million
Albuquerque, New Mexico
“Raymond James enables me to run my business in an independent manner while helping to enhance client service with high-quality technology and back office support. It’s also important that, through this alignment, I have the freedom to prepare for the long-term future of my business with a succession plan of my choosing.”
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Financial advisor, RJA
AUM: over $250 million
Stuart, Florida
"I'm impressed by Raymond James' reputation for integrity and client-first culture, as well as the firm's comprehensive support and resources for advisors. I look forward to leveraging the firm's robust platform and technology to provide my clients with more enhanced offerings – all backed by the personalized service they expect from our team."
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Financial advisor, RJFS
AUM: over $200 million
Scotts Valley, California
“As independent firms are gaining market share in financial services, I want to be on the ascending side of the industry, not the descending side. After a lot of due diligence and a chance meeting with Raymond James Chair and CEO Paul Reilly, I felt this partnership provided the best corporate culture for my firm and clients. Raymond James’ respect for independence has allowed me to bring more personality to my business, which is essential for serving the unique cultures of Santa Cruz and Silicon Valley.”
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Financial advisor team, RJA
AUM: over $1 billion
“Joining Raymond James was a natural choice for my team and I. When we look to the future of?Takahashi Retirement Group, the client and advisor centric ethos combined with vast resources and support at Raymond James offers us the best opportunity for growth and stability for our clients. Additionally, the firm’s renowned leadership and history makes for a seamless cultural fit.”
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Financial advisor, RJA
AUM: over $100 million
“Raymond James has a stellar reputation in the financial services industry for being a leader in both service and culture. The firm’s emphasis on prioritizing client and advisor support helps enable me to take our client service to an even higher level. We were particularly drawn to the firm’s client-first culture and robust technology platforms.”
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*Fortune collaborated with Statista on the ranking of America’s Most Innovative Companies built on three pillars: product innovation, process innovation and innovation culture. Employee surveys from over 35,000 respondents were used to evaluate innovation culture and the internal view of process innovation. An external panel of 2500 experts were used to provide over 8000 opinions on product innovation and the external view of process innovation. Methodology uses a scale system for each pillar with each pillar weighted equally. More than 25,000 US based companies with at least 500 employees were evaluated along with several hundred smaller companies that appeared to be vibrant and innovative. Out of more than 25,000 nominations, 200 won the award. The rating is based on calendar year 2023 and was released on 3/26/2024. This ranking may not be representative of any one client's experience, is not an endorsement, and is not indicative of future performance. Neither Raymond James nor any of its Financial Advisors pay a fee in exchange for this award/rating. Raymond James is not affiliated with Fortune or Statista.
**The 2024 Glassdoor’s 50 Best-Led Companies, determines winners using employee feedback shared during a 12-month eligibility period. Employees can anonymously submit a review asking them to rate their employment experience, including sentiment around their CEO’s job performance, senior management, among other factors. ?To be considered, a U.S.-based employer must receive at least 100 ratings across each of the two leadership attributes from the U.S.-based employees; at least 1000 employees at the end of the eligibility time frame. ?Additionally, the leadership team and company must have at least a 3.0 overall company rating and at least a 2.5 senior management rating during the eligibility period.? Employee count must have been current on Glassdoor as of February 29, 2024.? ?This ranking is not indicative of a company's future performance, is not an endorsement, and may not be representative of individual clients' experience. Neither Raymond James nor any of its Financial Advisors or RIA firms pay a fee in exchange for this award/rating. Raymond James is not affiliated with Glassdoor.
***InvestmentNews 2024 Broker Dealer/Custodian of the Year Award.? Broker/dealers are invited by InvestmentNews to participate in an annual survey and then forwarded to an independent judging panel comprised of industry leaders and senior representatives.? Top winners are ranked by employee value proposition, overall client service and relationship management, recruitment strategy, spirit of innovation with use of wealth technology and digital platforms/tools, and industry reputation. Of the 9 finalists, 1 broker dealer was chosen.??The rating is based on the period from 1/1/2023 to 12/31/2023 and was released 6/20/2024. The award is not representative of any one client’s experience, is not an endorsement, and is not indicative of an advisor’s future performance. Neither Raymond James nor any of its Financial Advisors pay a fee in exchange for this award. InvestmentNews is not affiliated with Raymond James.??
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