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Larry Adam
Chief Investment Officer

Larry Adam joined Raymond James in 2018 as the chief investment officer for Private Client Group. He has been featured prominently on CNBC and Bloomberg and is frequently quoted in well-known publications such as the Wall Street Journal, Barron’s and the International Herald Tribune.
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Scott J. Brown, Ph.D.
Chief Economist

In addition to his current role as Raymond James’ Chief Economist, Dr. Brown serves on the Economic Advisory Committee of the American Bankers Association and is a member of the Bond Market Association’s Economic Advisory Committee. He has also served as a member of the Governor’s Council of Economic Advisors for the state of Florida.
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Ed Mills
Washington Policy Analyst

Ed Mills has more than 15 years of Washington, D.C. experience and concentrates on the impact of Wall Street reform, housing finance policy and corporate taxation policy on the financial markets. His work has been featured extensively in media outlets including the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Washington Post, American Banker, and CNBC.
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Mike Gibbs
Director of Portfolio & Technical Strategy

Mike Gibbs oversees the four model portfolios offered by the Portfolio & Technical Strategy team and is responsible for U.S. equity sector research and recommendations. His insights have been featured across financial news networks including Fox Business, CNBC and Bloomberg as well as in well-known print publications.
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