Founded in 1962 and a public company since 1983, Raymond James is a diversified financial services holding company with subsidiaries primarily engaged in investment and financial planning, in addition to investment banking and asset management. The firm's stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (RJF). Through three broker/dealers, more than 5,300 financial advisors serve approximately 1.9 million accounts in approximately 2,300 locations throughout the United States, Canada and overseas.
Noted nationally for its community involvement, corporate philanthropy and leadership in support of the arts, Raymond James is regularly recognized as an industry leader. Recent accolades include:
- May 2010, Raymond James placed second in Smart Money’s Full-Service Broker Survey, citing excellent customer service, lower maintenance fees and improved client statements.
- November 2009, Raymond James Chairman and CEO Tom James received the Woodrow Wilson Award for Corporate Citizenship from the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars of the Smithsonian Institution.
- June 2009, Raymond James ranked top full-service broker in the 2009 SmartMoney Annual Broker Survey.
- November 2008, Raymond James Chairman and CEO Tom James won Ernst & Young’s 2008 Entrepreneur of the Year award.
- July 2008, Raymond James ranked “Highest in Investor Satisfaction with Full Service Brokerage Firms” by J.D. Power and Associates.
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