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Jeffrey Lee Richardson

Advisor at Raymond James Financial — Gaffney, SC

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

35 years

Location

Gaffney, SC 29341

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Raymond James Financial

Institution

Total advisors

6,448

Across 2,954 offices

Clients per advisor

77 Low

Avg AUM per client

$700,796 Very High

HNW client ratio

19% Typical

About

Jeffrey Richardson is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Gaffney, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. His career includes longstanding roles at Piedmont Service Center and First Piedmont Bank since 2001, along with experience at First Piedmont Federal Savings & Loan since 2018. Outside of advisory work, he is involved as an insurance agent selling fixed annuities and owns a property rental business in Myrtle Beach and Gaffney. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting, supported by analytical tools and a range of advisory programs.

Client services

Based on Raymond James Financial

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops Hourly & fixed rate consultations

Expertise

Based on Raymond James Financial

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance

Occupation focus

Based on Raymond James Financial

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed (flat) dollar fees for planning services offered.

Commissions

Commissions may be charged for transaction-related services through affiliated broker-dealer RJFS; also receive commissions as insurance agent for insurance services.

Project-based

Hourly fees for planning and/or investment consultation services generally up to $400 per hour.

Other

Fee-only: Hourly fees up to $400 per hour; fixed (flat) dollar fees also offered; percentage of assets under advisement fees not to exceed 2.25% annually for investment consulting services; fees negotiable.

Location

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Gaffney, SC

1229 W. Floyd Baker Blvd.

Gaffney SC 29341

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

South Carolina

Work history

35 years of industry experience

First Piedmont Fed S&L

2018 - Present • 8 years

Gaffney, SC

Raymond James Financial

2009 - Present • 17 years

Gaffney, SC

Piedmont Service Center

2001 - Present • 25 years

Gaffney, SC

First Piedmont Bank

2001 - Present • 25 years

Gaffney, SC

Raymond james Financial Services, Inc.

2001 - Present • 25 years

Gaffney, SC

Insurance Agency

2001 - Present • 25 years

Gaffney, SC

self Employed

1995 - Present • 31 years

Myrtle Beach, SC

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