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Raymond James & Associates

Institution

Firm-wide stats for Raymond James & Associates

Total advisors

5,806

Across 938 offices

Clients per advisor

88 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$788,879 Very High

HNW client ratio

19% Typical

About

Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker‑dealer and SEC‑registered investment adviser overseeing roughly $501 billion in assets and supported by a nationwide adviser force. The firm serves a broad client base—individuals (including HNW clients), institutional and pension/profit‑sharing plans, charitable organizations, and state and municipal entities—and offers financial planning, non‑discretionary investment consulting through its Wealth Advisory Services Program, sponsorship of wrap fee advisory programs, and institutional consulting via its Institutional Fiduciary Solutions division.

Advisors at the firm deliver tailored plans based on fact‑finding interviews, risk profiling, and software‑driven analyses (including deterministic and probability modeling), but planning and consulting relationships are generally non‑discretionary with implementation decisions left to the client. RJA and its advisers draw on a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research and sub‑advisers (equity, fixed income, and alternative strategies), and they supplement advice with firm research and model manager options described in the Brochure.

Noteworthy for a firm of its size, RJA provides municipal advisory services and is affiliated with a municipal advisor while also acting in market‑making and execution roles in municipal and government bonds—an arrangement that is less common among peers. The Brochure also highlights the firm’s SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services Program (SIACS), which targets small employers with plan‑level oversight and customizable menus (including American Funds and a QDIA option), and describes the extensive affiliate ecosystem (banks, trust companies, insurance agencies, and in‑house asset managers) and related conflicts that the firm manages through disclosures and supervisory policies.

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Expertise

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Business succession planning

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Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Location

2900 Highway 280, Suite 100

Birmingham AL 35223

Advisors at this office

53

Advisors at this office

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Paul B

Series 63, Series 66

Birmingham, AL

Raymond James & Associates

Paul Bush is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Birmingham, AL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Bank of America, Merrill, BBVA Securities, and Compass Bank. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, providing financial planning and advisory services with non-discretionary consulting based on detailed analyses and supported by firm research and a range of portfolio management options.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Business succession planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jake M

Series 66

Birmingham, AL

Raymond James & Associates

Jake Majors is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Birmingham, AL. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with the firm since 2026. Prior to his current role, Majors has held positions at Auburn University and Greystone Country Club. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipalities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting through various specialized programs.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Business succession planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jessica H

Series 63

Birmingham, AL

Raymond James & Associates

Jessica Hall is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at Raymond James since 2019 and previously held positions at BBVA Securities Inc., BBVA Wealth Solutions Inc., and COMPASS Bank. She holds a Series 63 designation. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and advisory services supported by a wide range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Business succession planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Joseph C

Series 66, Series 63

Birmingham, AL

Raymond James & Associates

Joseph Cobb is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has worked at firms including Cetera Investment Services, Regions Bank, and Charles Schwab. Cobb is based in Birmingham, AL. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by various portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Business succession planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Scott R

Series 66

Birmingham, AL

Raymond James & Associates

Scott Renfroe is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. His prior experience includes roles at Heritage 1843, Troy University, Starling Tree Farm, and Pike Liberal Arts School. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipalities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional services with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Business succession planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Andrew B

Series 65, Series 63

Birmingham, AL

Raymond James & Associates

Andrew Burns is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Birmingham, AL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations. He has three years of industry experience, including prior roles at Cetera Investment Services and Regions Bank. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a broad network of affiliated research and portfolio management resources.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Business succession planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Amelia L

Series 63, Series 65

Birmingham, AL

Raymond James & Associates

Amelia Luttrell is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Arlington Capital Advisors for two years. Amelia serves on the Junior Board of Directors for Oasis Counseling for Women & Children, a nonprofit organization supporting vulnerable women, children, and families. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that manages approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering tailored financial planning and investment consulting through non-discretionary advisory programs.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Business succession planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Stuart J

Series 66

Birmingham, AL

Raymond James & Associates

Stuart Johnson is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at The Title Group, Inc. from 2015 to 2017. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, and offers a range of financial planning and advisory services with a focus on tailored, non-discretionary consulting.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Business succession planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Peppi T

Series 63

Birmingham, AL

Raymond James & Associates

Peppi Talley is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 40 years of industry experience. His career includes long tenures at BBVA Securities Inc., BBVA Wealth Solutions Inc., BBVA Compass Insurance Agency, Inc., and COMPASS Bank. Based in Birmingham, AL, he has been with Raymond James since 2021. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipal entities, offering tailored financial planning, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Business succession planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Dean P

Series 63, Series 65

Birmingham, AL

Raymond James & Associates

Dean Paugh is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2013. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting through various advisory programs and institutional solutions.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Business succession planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jill T

Series 66

Birmingham, AL

Raymond James & Associates

Jill Taylor Phillips is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Birmingham, AL, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill and RBC, among other firms, before joining Raymond James in 2026. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional plans, and municipalities, offering financial planning and investment consulting through various advisory programs.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Business succession planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Brian S

Series 63, Series 65

Birmingham, AL

Raymond James & Associates

Brian Southerland is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Birmingham, AL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2013. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that manages approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Business succession planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Alexander B

Series 66

Birmingham, AL

Raymond James & Associates

Alexander Belt is an advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Birmingham, AL, holding a Series 66 credential. He joined Raymond James in 2026 and has prior experience with Bridgeworth Wealth Management, Stifel, and employment roles outside the financial sector. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Business succession planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jack W

Series 66

Birmingham, AL

Raymond James & Associates

Jack Wells III is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Birmingham, AL, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at OSAIC, Chick-Fil-A, DoorDash, and the University of Alabama. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Business succession planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Christopher S

Series 63, Series 66

Birmingham, AL

Raymond James & Associates

Christopher Smith is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2013. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a broad client base, including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Business succession planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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