Raymond James hires former Wells Fargo advisement team
May 16, 2024 - Officials at St. Petersburg-based Raymond James Associates - the firm’s employee advisor channel - announced several significant new hires Thursday. Emmanuel Lelekis, Sharon Ellis-Champagne, Brian Kilczewski and Chadd Eaton managed over $900 million in client assets at Wells Fargo Advisors before leaving the firm for Raymond James. The team will operate from the company’s corporate headquarters in the Carillon area of north St. Petersburg.