Pete Lauter brings more than 19 years of experience in banking and wealth management, helping individuals and families navigate important financial decisions and pursue their long-term goals. A Pensacola native, Pete is passionate about serving the Gulf Coast community he has always called home and building meaningful relationships centered around trust, service and leadership.
Pete holds the Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS®) designation and has held leadership roles throughout his career in both banking and wealth management. He was honored as the 2025 John Myslak Servant Leader of the Year through CivicCon for his commitment to servant leadership and community impact.
He is actively involved in several organizations throughout the Pensacola area, serving as a board member and past chairman of First Tee Gulf Coast, a board member of the Baptist Health Care Foundation and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Foundation, and a member of the Kugelman Foundation. Pete is also a member of Christ Church. (Raymond James is not affiliated with the above organizations and/or Charitable cause.)
Outside of work and community involvement, Pete enjoys spending time with his wife Jane and their children, Jack and Sabel.
