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Kristen Beth Murphy

Advisor at Raymond James Financial — Savannah, GA

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Credentials

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Experience

23 years

Location

Savannah, GA

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Raymond James Financial

Institution

Total advisors

6,461

Across 2,959 offices

Clients per advisor

76 Low

Avg AUM per client

$700,796 Very High

HNW client ratio

19% Typical

About

Kristen Murphy is a CFP® professional with 23 years of experience in financial advisory roles. She is currently with Raymond James Financial and has held positions at firms including SunTrust Advisory Services and Pinnacle Financial Partners. In addition to her advisory work, she assists in developing relationships and prospecting opportunities at Fountain Financial Group and Pinnacle Asset Management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm delivers non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

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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Savannah, GA

Savannah GA

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Georgia · Tennessee

Work history

23 years of industry experience

Pinnacle Financial Partners/Pinnacle Bank

2023 - Present • 3 years

Savannah, GA

Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc.

2023 - Present • 3 years

Savannah, GA

Raymond James Financial Services, Inc.

2023 - Present • 3 years

Savannah, GA

Raymond James & Associates

2017 - 2023 • 6 years

Savannah, GA

SunTrust Advisory Services

2016 - 2017 • 1 year

Atlanta, GA

Suntrust Investment Services, Inc

2009 - 2017 • 8 years

Atlanta, GA

Truist Investment Services, INC.

2009 - 2016 • 7 years

Savannah, GA

Cassaday & Co Inc

2007 - 2009 • 2 years

McLean, VA

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Series 63, Series 65

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