Raymond James Financial, Inc., headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida, is a diversified financial services company founded in 1962 by Robert A. James and Raymond W. James. Since going public in 1983, the firm has evolved from a regional brokerage into a global enterprise listed on the NYSE under the ticker RJF, serving a wide array of individual and institutional clients.
The company’s operations are organized into several core segments. Its Private Client Group provides wealth management, retirement planning and financial advisory services through a nationwide network of advisors. In Capital Markets, Raymond James offers equity and debt underwriting, corporate mergers and acquisitions advisory, and institutional sales and trading. The Asset Management segment delivers mutual funds, equity and fixed-income strategies, while the Banking and Trust division offers lending, deposit and fiduciary solutions tailored to high-net-worth individuals.
Raymond James serves clients across North America and has expanded into Europe through strategic acquisitions, including the integration of Morgan Keegan’s capital markets business in 2012. Its Canadian subsidiary, Raymond James Ltd., provides comprehensive wealth management and capital markets services to Canadian investors. The firm leverages proprietary research, integrated technology platforms and regional offices to support both retail and institutional distribution channels.
Under the leadership of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Paul C. Reilly, who has guided the firm since 2010, Raymond James emphasizes a client-focused culture rooted in integrity, teamwork and long-term relationships. The company’s governance framework and risk management practices reinforce its commitment to delivering tailored financial solutions while preserving capital and fostering sustainable growth.