Raymond James welcomes advisors managing over $200 million in Roanoke, Virginia
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Raymond James recently welcomed financial advisors C. Drew Arney, CFP®, and Grant Watson III to Raymond James & Associates (RJA) – the firm’s employee advisor channel – according to Courtland Williams, Mid-Atlantic regional director for RJA.
The advisor duo arrives from Truist Investment Services where they managed over $200 million in client assets. Operating as The Arney Group of Raymond James in Roanoke, Virginia, the team provides financial planning and guidance to individuals, families and business owners. They are joined by Registered Client Service Associate Anne Mullen.
“Our decision to join Raymond James is rooted in the opportunity to deepen the way we serve clients, while preserving the personal approach that defines our team,” said Arney. “The firm’s investment research, technology and home office support give us a strong foundation to guide clients through life.”
Arney, senior vice president of investments, began his professional career in 2004. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting from Longwood University and holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional designation.
Watson joined The Arney Group in 2024 as a financial consultant, bringing a foundation in accounting and finance. He earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance from Virginia Tech.
About Raymond James & Associates
Raymond James & Associates, Inc. (RJA), member New York Stock Exchange/SIPC, is an industry leader in financial planning and wealth management services for individuals, high-net-worth families, corporations and municipalities. RJA is a wholly owned subsidiary of Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE-RJF), one of the nation's premier diversified financial services companies with advisors throughout the United States, Canada and overseas. Total client assets are approximately $1.87 trillion as of April 30, 2026. Additional information is available at raymondjames.com.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization's initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.
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