At Hake Investment Group, we are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are aligned with Raymond James in the belief that our individual differences make us collectively stronger – that our diverse backgrounds, experiences, and cultures contribute to a broader perspective that makes us better. Through this belief and to our dedication to our company mission and values, we strive to set an example for our community, our client families, and our industry.
In 2019, Raymond James appointed Thomas Hake the National Co-Chair for the Raymond James Pride Financial Advisors Network. As founder of this inclusion network, Tom leads Raymond James in support to clients, financial advisors, and allies who identify within and serve the LGBT+ community.
In his years of service, Tom is proud to have been frequently recognized for this important work:
1 – Nominees for the See it Be it Role Models Award must currently be working as financial planners, registered representatives or registered investment advisers, or as industry professionals in a role that supports financial advisers. Judges will consider demonstrations of leadership, business achievements and examples of being a role model or inspiring others from diverse backgrounds to succeed in the financial advice profession. InvestmentNews received 160 nominations and selected 13 individuals for the See it Be It Role Model award. Each role model has at least 10 years of experience in the industry. The ranking may not be representative of any one client's experience is not an endorsement and is not indicative of future performance. Neither Raymond James nor any of its Financial Advisors pay a fee in exchange for this award/rating nor is Raymond James affiliated with InvestmentNews. https://www.investmentnews.com/diversity-and-inclusion-awards-archive
2 – 2021 Tampa Bay Business Journal Business of Pride – Voice: Submissions were reviewed the Tampa Bay Business Journal Editorial Board based on each nominee's ability to made a positive impact on the LGBTQ+ community in the past year. All winners must be from one of the following counties: Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk or Sarasota. Out of more than 100 nominations, 13 were selected. Investor experience and/or returns were not considered for this selection. This ranking is not based in anyway on the individual's abilities in regards to providing investment advice or management. Neither Raymond James nor any of its Financial Advisors pay a fee in exchange for this recognition. Raymond James is not affiliated with Tampa Bay Business Journal. https://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/news/2021/06/25/business-of-pride-thomas-hake-voice-honoree.html
3 – The ThinkAdvisor Luminaries awards aim to celebrate the achievements of advisors, industry executives, teams, RIAs, broker-dealers, asset managers and other firms by showcasing their achievements in four key areas, including Diversity & Inclusion, Thought Leadership, Executive Leadership and Dealmaking/Growth. Members of the Class of 2021 LUMINARIES were selected by a diverse panel of judges from across the advice industry, and the ThinkAdvisor editorial team. Out of several hundred participants and nominations, the winners represent individuals, companies and executives from 150 firms. For the Diversity and Inclusion award, ideal candidates have put into practice innovative, internal diversity practices, and are uniting their own companies and the industry around diversity and inclusion goals. At the same time, these nominees relentlessly purse gender and racial equality and cultivate change. The ranking may not be representative of any one client's experience, is not an endorsement, and is not indicative of advisor's future performance. Neither Raymond James nor any of its Financial Advisers pay a fee in exchange for this award/rating. ThinkAdvisor and ALM Media Properties, LLC are not affiliated with Raymond James. Visit https://www.thinkadvisor.com/2021/08/16/meet-the-luminaries-class-of-2021/ for a list of award winners.
4 – The Top 100 Gamechangers award recognizes 100 inspiring people who are helping to change the game for LGBT+ diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) across the global financial services industry. Nominations are open to the public and are then selected by the LGBT Great Committee based upon a score with a rating framework based on demonstrating a consistent involvement in diversity, equity and inclusion work, evidence their notable contributions and achievements, and demonstrate how they have inspired others. In 2022, 149 people were nominated, and 100 people chosen. This ranking is not based in anyway on the individual's abilities in regards to providing investment advice or management. This ranking is not based in anyway on the individual's abilities in regards to providing investment advice or management. Raymond James is not affiliated with LBGT Great or CITI Bank. https://www.lgbtgreat.com/membership-directory/individual/1200748#page-member-ajax
5 – PFAN (Pride Financial Advisors Network) Beacon Award: The 2021 Pride Financial Advisors Network Beacon Award is an internal recognition given to an associate or financial advisor who has demonstrated leadership or support of the Pride Financial Advisors Network and the LGBTQ+ financial advisor community. Submission requests go out to the Members of the Pride Financial Advisors Network (PFAN), the individuals with the most votes get reviewed by the PFAN Advisory Council Members and they choose the award finalist. In 2021, 3 advisors were nominated, and 1 advisor was chosen as the finalist. The recognition is not representative of any client's experience, is not an endorsement by Raymond James, and is not indicative of advisor's future performance. No fee is paid in exchange for this recognition.
