Raymond James welcomes $112 million advisor to investment program at First Farmers Bank & Trust
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Raymond James Financial Institutions Division (FID) recently welcomed financial advisor Larry Rolland, CFP®, to First Farmers Investment Group (FFIG) at First Farmers Bank & Trust, according to Stephen Kruchten, president of FID. With this new alignment, he will provide clients with investment and wealth management services through Raymond James Financial Services.
Larry joins FFIG’s Kokomo, Indiana, office and manages more than $112 million in client assets. He was previously affiliated with LPL Financial.
“Strong programs are built by giving advisors the right environment, resources and support to do their best work,” said Grace Austin, senior vice president and North division director of FID. “We’re proud to support First Farmers Investment Group’s continued growth and help deliver meaningful outcomes for clients – and to welcome experienced advisors like Larry who are committed to serving them well.”
“We are thrilled to welcome Mr. Rolland to our firm and to add his product knowledge and experience to our team,” said Irene Rolland, branch manager at FFIG. “With the addition of Larry and his team, FFIG now brings together 187 years of licensed experience to our clients, and we are excited about the opportunities this growth creates for our clients and our organization.”
Rolland, husband to Irene, is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional with more than 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He earned his bachelor's degree from Wittenberg University and a master's degree from the University of Michigan.
About the Financial Institutions Division
The Financial Institutions Division was established by Raymond James in 1987 to provide banks and credit unions with an alternative to traditional third-party investment providers. Raymond James provides full-service securities brokerage and advisory services to financial institutions seeking to compete with the largest banks and securities firms in the country. In addition to a full complement of investment products and services, Raymond James has the ability to deliver investment banking, public finance, research, self-clearing capabilities and wealth management services to both individuals and institutions.
About Raymond James Financial Services
Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. (RJFS), member FINRA/SIPC, is a financial services firm supporting independent financial advisors nationwide. Since 1974, RJFS provides a wide range of investment and wealth planning-related services through its affiliate, Raymond James & Associates, Inc., member New York Stock Exchange/SIPC. Both firms are wholly owned subsidiaries of Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE-RJF), one of the nation’s premier diversified financial services companies with financial advisors throughout the United States, Canada and overseas. Total client assets are approximately $1.76 trillion as of March 31, 2026. Additional information is available at raymondjames.com.
About First Farmers Financial Corporation
First Farmers Financial Corp is a $3.5 billion financial holding company headquartered in Converse, Indiana. First Farmers Bank & Trust has offices throughout Boone, Carroll, Cass, Clay, Grant, Hamilton, Howard, Huntington, Madison, Marshall, Miami, Starke, Sullivan, Tippecanoe, Tipton, Vigo and Wabash counties in Indiana and offices in Coles, Edgar and Vermilion counties in Illinois. First Farmers Financial Corp is traded on the OTC Markets Group, Inc. “OTCQX" exchange under the ticker symbol: FFMR.
Securities offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC, and are not insured by bank insurance, the FDIC or any other government agency, are not deposits or obligations of the bank, are not guaranteed by the bank, and are subject to risks, including the possible loss of principal. First Farmers Financial Corporation, First Farmers Bank & Trust and First Farmers Investment Group are not registered broker/dealers and are independent of Raymond James Financial Services. Investment advisory services offered through Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States, which it authorizes use of by individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.