Paul Manfrey is a managing director, investments and financial advisor of the Manfrey & Long Wealth Management of Raymond James. Paul is Series 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 24, 63 and 65 licensed and also holds an insurance license. He has over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, having also spent time as an independent branch owner.
Paul earned his Bachelor of Arts in economics from the University of South Florida and has also successfully completed the Chartered Financial Consultant® designation, awarded by The American College.
Paul is dedicated to helping individuals meet their financial needs by developing investment plans around their long-term goals and risk tolerance. His extensive experience – throughout major shifts in the markets – enables him to help clients structure balanced portfolios to address their specific financial goals.
Paul Manfrey exemplifies leadership, mentorship, and community engagement as a branch leader at Raymond James. His commitment to fostering a culture of excellence was recently honored with the Manager of Distinction Award at the Raymond James Branch Leadership Conference. This prestigious recognition celebrates leaders who embody Raymond James’ values while guiding their teams to deliver personalized strategies and exceptional client care. Paul’s dedication ensures that clients receive thoughtful guidance and unwavering support in achieving their financial goals.
Prior to joining Raymond James in 2021, Paul was a financial advisor and branch manager for Morgan Stanley. Before that, he was an independent branch owner/manager and advisor at Wells Fargo.
He is very active in working with PARC, a nonprofit organization that provides opportunities for the developmentally disabled. He was elected to the board of directors and named their Philanthropist of the Year in 2011 and served as Chairman of the Board in 2013-2014.* Paul was also an active member of the 2018-2019 board of directors of PARC.
Away from work Paul enjoys golfing, traveling and spending time with his family. He lives in Seminole with his wife, Jennifer, and two daughters, Avery and Olivia.
*These awards are not based in anyway on the individual's abilities in regards to providing investment advice or management. The awards are not indicative of the advisor's future performance, are not an endorsement, and may not be representative of any individual clients' experience. Raymond James is not affiliated with the referenced
*The Managers of Distinction award was given to one manager among hundreds in the Raymond James & Associates system, based on above and beyond leadership and philanthropic contributions within their communities. The ranking may not be representative of any one client's experience, is not an endorsement, and is not indicative of an advisor's future performance. No fee is paid in exchange for this award/rating. Time period upon which the rating is based is from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025 and was released in January 2026.
Raymond James is not affiliated with the above organizations and/or charitable causes.