Our Public Finance group has in-depth experience and expertise in providing financing solutions for a broad range of tax-exempt issues. We are a dedicated partner to clients across America, including those in state and local governments, airports, utilities, school districts, higher education and healthcare.
Located in 39 offices nationwide, our team of approximately 180 public finance professionals senior managed 461 negotiated and competitive issues in 2023 with a total par value of more than $15 billion. We consistently rank among the Top 5 underwriters of municipal bonds in the United States.*
But just like the clients we serve, our business is about more than numbers. It’s about people.
Relationships are the foundation of what we do. The enduring connections we make with our issuer clients, industry partners and communities inspire us to deliver innovative financing solutions – and enhance the quality of the lives we touch.
*Source: Bloomberg; based on total number of issues. Past performance may not be indicative of future results.
Capabilities
Extensive distribution capabilities
We provide a national fixed income distribution network with both retail and institutional sales offices throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. For a closer look at our comprehensive distribution, click here.
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Underwriting
As one of the nation's leading underwriters of municipal bonds, Raymond James offers a comprehensive array of services to state and local governments, utilities, housing authorities, airports, healthcare providers, higher education institutions, corporations and other entities that issue taxable or tax-exempt debt.
- Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) Private Activity
- Certificates of Participation
- Economic Development Bonds
- General Obligation Credits
- Industrial Development
- Lease-Backed Debt
- Pension/OPEB
- Refundings
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Financial Products
The Raymond James Financial Products Group (FPG) is a dedicated group of marketing professionals focused on providing interest rate derivative products, services and solutions to the firm's tax-exempt clients.
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