About Us

Laura Steckler understands that serving clients’ financial and investment needs begins with building strong, lasting partnerships. She takes the time to learn about each client’s situation, because she believes everyone’s financial goals are unique. Focusing on comprehensive financial planning, she helps clients meet their individual needs through investment and retirement planning, risk management, portfolio analysis, tax reduction programs, and estate planning.

As a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, Laura enjoys working in an independent environment, enabling her to always do what is best for clients. Her affiliation with the firm provides access to a full complement of investment alternatives, as well as support from more than 3,000 associates and respected industry experts at Raymond James’ international headquarters. Additionally, the firm affords her ongoing educational opportunities and cutting-edge technology designed to help her serve clients effectively and efficiently.

Laura graduated from Brooklyn College in New York with a bachelor’s degree. She also received a master’s degree from New York University. Before joining Raymond James as a financial advisor, she worked in the financial services industry, providing fixed investments, life, disability, and long term care planning for individuals and businesses. She also has experience in the field of psychology, working in senior management within a human services organization.

Originally from New York, she currently resides in Miami, Florida. She enjoys spending time playing tennis, marathon training, and volunteering for several charitable organizations.

To discover a partner who is dedicated to helping you achieve the financial life you deserve, please contact Laura today for a complimentary consultation.

Raymond James Financial (NYSE-RJF) is a Florida-based diversified holding company providing financial services to individuals, corporations and municipalities through its subsidiary companies. Its three principal wholly owned broker/dealers, Raymond James & Associates, Raymond James Financial Services and Raymond James Ltd., have more than 5,000 financial advisors serving 1.8 million accounts in 2,200 locations throughout the United States, Canada and overseas. In addition, total client assets are approximately $183 billion, of which approximately $28 billion are managed by the firm‘s asset management subsidiaries.

In June 2009, for the second consecutive year, Raymond James clinched first place among full-service brokers in the SmartMoney Annual Broker Survey, receiving top ratings for customer satisfaction and account statements and also earning the highest marks for its corporate website.

In May 2009, six Raymond James analysts ranked in the top five for their coverage industries in The Wall Street Journal's annual “Best on the Street” survey, with the firm placing 8th overall among 163 brokerage firms.

In December 2008, Raymond James was listed for the seventh time as one of "The 400 Best Big Companies in America" by Forbes.com.

In July 2008, Raymond James ranked “Highest in Investor Satisfaction with Full Service Brokerage Firms” in the J.D. Power and Associates 2008 Full Service Investor Satisfaction Study^SM. The results are a demonstration of the very high level of service we strive to achieve.

In March 2008, Forbes magazine listed Raymond James as the only investment services firm among the large-cap and mid-cap companies in its 2008 ranking of “America‘s Most Trustworthy Companies.” The Forbes rankings are compiled by financial analytics company Audit Integrity after it assesses companies for the integrity of their operations.

In March 2007, BusinessWeek magazine named Raymond James as one of the top 18 companies across all industries in customer service, citing our strong “Service 1st” culture and focus.

For more information about Raymond James Financial, visit raymondjames.com.

Past performance is not indicative of future results. The information provided is for informational purposes only and is not a solicitation to buy or sell Raymond James Financial stock.

The Wall Street Journal does not endorse, sponsor or approve the investment programs of Raymond James. The Wall Street Journal survey identifies the top five analysts across various industry categories, basing the awards on stock-picking skill. Calculations for the “2009 Best on the Street Analysts Survey” were performed by FactSet Research Systems Inc.

The Forbes rankings for “America‘s Most Trusted Companies,” are compiled by financial analytics company Audit Integrity after it assesses companies for the integrity of their operations. Audit Integrity, Inc. is not directly or indirectly compensated for the specific views, opinions or recommendations expressed in its research report. Neither Audit Integrity nor any other party guarantees the accuracy of the list or makes any warranties regarding its usage.

The Forbes rankings for the “400 Best Big Companies in America” are based on stringent criteria including accounting and governance ratings, revenue, positive equity, long-term earnings growth and debt-to-capital ratios.

SmartMoney does not endorse any product or service of Raymond James.

Raymond James received the highest numerical score among full service brokerage firms in the proprietary J.D. Power and Associates 2008 Full Service Investor Satisfaction Study^SM. Study based on responses from 4,528 investors measuring 19 investment firms and measures opinions of investors who used full-service investment institutions. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of consumers surveyed in April-May 2008. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com for more information about the study.

Raymond James financial advisors may only conduct business with residents of the states and/or jurisdictions for which they are properly registered. Therefore, a response to a request for information may be delayed. Please note that not all of the investments and services mentioned are available in every state. Investors outside of the United States are subject to securities and tax regulations within their applicable jurisdictions that are not addressed on this site. Contact your local Raymond James office for information and availability.

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