With over 100 consecutive quarters of profitability, Raymond James believes in doing whats right for clients.
Built on a strong “people first” foundation, Raymond James Financial, Inc. is a leader in its field. This St. Pete giant is guided by the principle that success for clients creates success for the firm, and that client success comes first. In all of its entities – through private investment groups, advisors, its banks, and more – Raymond James provides financial advice and investments suited to each individual, corporation or municipality. Giving back is also an integral part of their mission. In 2017, the firm and its associates donated $49 million to local and international causes including hurricane disaster relief, Habitat for Humanity, food and clothing drives and more. Grown from one humble apartment building on Central Avenue in downtown St. Petersburg in the 1960’s, Raymond James currently has 7,500 financial advisors in 3,000 locations across the world, managing total client assets of $732 billion.
With over 100 consecutive quarters of profitability, Raymond James believes in doing whats right for clients.
Built on a strong “people first” foundation, Raymond James Financial, Inc. is a leader in its field. This St. Pete giant is guided by the principle that success for clients creates success for the firm, and that client success comes first. In all of its entities – through private investment groups, advisors, its banks, and more – Raymond James provides financial advice and investments suited to each individual, corporation or municipality. Giving back is also an integral part of their mission. In 2017, the firm and its associates donated $49 million to local and international causes including hurricane disaster relief, Habitat for Humanity, food and clothing drives and more. Grown from one humble apartment building on Central Avenue in downtown St. Petersburg in the 1960’s, Raymond James currently has 7,500 financial advisors in 3,000 locations across the world, managing total client assets of $732 billion.
Company Overview
Company Name
Raymond James
Year Established
1962
Number of Employees
7500
Profile
Founded in 1962 and a public company since 1983, Raymond James Financial, Inc. is a Florida-based diversified holding company providing financial services to individuals, corporations and municipalities through its subsidiary companies engaged primarily in investment and financial planning, in addition to capital markets and asset management. The firm's stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (RJF).
Awards & Accolades
2018 Forbes’ Best in State Wealth Advisors 2018 Wall Street’s Top 25 Regional Advisors Under 40 2017 Bank Investment Consultant’s Top 100 Bank Advisors 2017 InvestmentNews’ Women to Watch 2017 Wealth Management’s Industry Awards See Website for Full List
Core values/mission statement
We, the associates of Raymond James, commit our energies, intellect, and knowledge to attaining the financial objectives of our clients by providing the highest possible level of service and delivering superior investment alternatives. We believe that putting the financial well-being of our clients first ultimately serves the best interests of our shareholders, our communities and ourselves. Remaining responsive to the needs of our clients in a financial environment characterized by constant change is our continuing challenge.
Company Leadership

Chairman Emeritus
Thomas A. James is Chairman Emeritus of the Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF) Board of Directors. He was previously CEO and Chairman of the Board for more than 40 years before handing over those roles to Paul Reilly in 2010 and 2017, respectively. From 2010 to 2017, he served as Executive Chairman of the Board. He also is Chairman of subsidiary broker/dealer Raymond James & Associates, Inc., (member New York Stock Exchange/SIPC) and affiliate Eagle Asset Management.