Pride Financial Advisors Network

Be you. Be welcomed. Belong.

At Raymond James, we don’t just value inclusion – we celebrate it. That’s why we’re proud to have a powerful network championing those who identify as LGBT+. Our Pride Financial Advisors Network welcomes professionals with a demonstrated commitment to fiercely and honestly serving the LGBT+ community. And whether you’re a like-minded advisor, advocate or ally, our network invites you to thrive as your most authentic self, both personally and professionally. Our mission is to pave the way for meaningful change, so we can all move forward – together.

History

The idea for the Pride Financial Advisors Network was first sparked when an experienced advisor, Tom Hake, joined Raymond James and began seeking ways to align with other LGBT+ advisors to help meet the financial planning needs of the LGBT+ community. He worked to develop and share his ideas with other professionals in addition to running his practice. Tom met with the firm’s executive leadership team and solidified plans for a kickoff. The result was the Pride Financial Advisors Network – an initiative that promotes equality, encourages advisors to be their authentic selves and fosters a more inclusive firm for all. The network made its official debut in June 2020 and looks forward to celebrating in 2021 at the Inaugural Business of Pride Symposium.

Vision & Goals

The Pride Financial Advisors Network champions advisors, clients, prospects and allies who identify within or serve the LGBT+ community. Together, we work to understand the history of the LGBT+ community, recognize the challenges and celebrate the wins. We consider it our responsibility to help forge the future of finance through equal opportunity, fair representation and dedicated community involvement.