Few things withstand the test of time like a solid relationship. That's why Raymond James encourages its financial advisors to place clients' goals and dreams for the future above all else. It may seem like a simple approach, but many of our clients find it offers a powerful advantage compared with their previous investment firms.
Here's how Raymond James is different:
- Because clients’ best interests can be overlooked if advisors are paid more to sell proprietary products, Raymond James gives financial advisors the freedom to offer truly independent advice.
- Because predetermined solutions don’t necessarily serve every investor’s needs, Raymond James advisors review each client’s goals independently and comprehensively.
- Because successful associations between investor and advisor are based on mutual confidence and shared faith, Raymond James has created a culture that fosters long-term, trusting relationships.
Raymond James Financial (NYSE-RJF) is a Florida-based diversified holding company providing financial services to individuals, corporations and municipalities through its subsidiary companies. Its three principal wholly owned broker/dealers, Raymond James & Associates, Raymond James Financial Services and Raymond James Ltd., have more than 5,000 financial advisors serving 1.8 million accounts in 2,200 locations throughout the United States, Canada and overseas. In addition, total client assets are approximately $183 billion, of which approximately $28 billion are managed by the firm‘s asset management subsidiaries.
In June 2009, for the second consecutive year, Raymond James clinched first place among full-service brokers in the SmartMoney Annual Broker Survey, receiving top ratings for customer satisfaction and account statements and also earning the highest marks for its corporate website.
In May 2009, six Raymond James analysts ranked in the top five for their coverage industries in The Wall Street Journal's annual “Best on the Street” survey, with the firm placing 8th overall among 163 brokerage firms.
In December 2008, Raymond James was listed for the seventh time as one of "The 400 Best Big Companies in America" by Forbes.com.
In July 2008, Raymond James ranked “Highest in Investor Satisfaction with Full Service Brokerage Firms” in the J.D. Power and Associates 2008 Full Service Investor Satisfaction StudySM. The results are a demonstration of the very high level of service we strive to achieve.
In March 2008, Forbes magazine listed Raymond James as the only investment services firm among the large-cap and mid-cap companies in its 2008 ranking of “America‘s Most Trustworthy Companies.” The Forbes rankings are compiled by financial analytics company Audit Integrity after it assesses companies for the integrity of their operations.
In March 2007, BusinessWeek magazine named Raymond James as one of the top 18 companies across all industries in customer service, citing our strong “Service 1st” culture and focus.
For more information about Raymond James Financial, visit raymondjames.com.
