Fort Lauderdale, FL E Las Olas Blvd Office

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Raymond James & Associates

Institution

Firm-wide stats for Raymond James & Associates

Total advisors

5,796

Across 934 offices

Clients per advisor

89 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

201 E Las Olas Blvd, Suite 1630

Fort Lauderdale FL 33301

Advisors at this office

32

Advisors at this office

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Antonio B

Series 66

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Raymond James & Associates

Antonio Barbosa is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., and HSBC Bank USA, N.A. outside of his current role. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, and institutional consulting, combining fact-based planning with a variety of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

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

Series 63, Series 65

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Raymond James & Associates

Melissa Riano Torrens is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Oppenheimer, and Prudential Equity Group. She is currently based in Fort Lauderdale, FL. 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 a range of financial planning and consulting services with a non-discretionary approach that emphasizes client-directed implementation.

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

Series 66

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Raymond James & Associates

Wendy Ashford is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Raymond James since 2017, following earlier roles at J.W. Cole Advisors, The Emerald Financial Group, and J.W. Cole Financial. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser with approximately $501 billion in assets under management. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

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

Series 63, Series 65

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Raymond James & Associates

Alberto Sisso is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for five years before joining Raymond James in 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a fine art photography business. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting supported by extensive research, multiple portfolio management styles, and specialized municipal advisory services.

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

Series 63, Series 65

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Raymond James & Associates

Robert Paretti is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Raymond James since 2015. 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, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services through 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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Jeremy V

CFP®, Series 66

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Raymond James & Associates

Jeremy Voccia is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James & Associates since 2021 and previously at GWN SECURITIES, Inc. from 2019 to 2021. Outside of finance, he has experience in the hospitality industry with eight years at Village Tavern. 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, institutional investors, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and investment consulting with a range of portfolio management styles and specialized municipal advisory services.

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

Series 63, Series 66

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Raymond James & Associates

Griselda Uzcategui is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and 66 licenses and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for five years before joining Raymond James in 2021. Outside of advisory work, she is a notary public in Broward County, Florida, and holds a 20% ownership stake in Corporation Britanica 5G, Ltd. Raymond James & Associates is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services, utilizing a range of portfolio management styles supplemented by in-house research and affiliated sub-advisers.

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

Series 63, Series 65

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Raymond James & Associates

Elias Tache Sr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley in various capacities from 2007 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as volunteer assistant director and treasurer for Camp Fiesta, a nonprofit camp for children with cancer. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations with financial planning and advisory services characterized by non-discretionary client involvement and supported by a broad range of investment strategies and affiliated research.

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

Series 66

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Raymond James & Associates

Benjamin Smolen is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates in Fort Lauderdale, FL, with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Oppenheimer, Northwestern Mutual, and other firms. 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 diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting through various programs and a range of portfolio management styles.

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

Series 66

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Raymond James & Associates

Jose Rafael El Khouri Faieta is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked as a graphic designer and held various roles related to education and travel. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutional clients, pension plans, and municipal entities, providing financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services through a broad platform of research and portfolio management options.

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

Series 63, Series 66

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Raymond James & Associates

Philipp Muller is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Before joining Raymond James, he worked at Citigroup for seven years. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities. The firm provides tailored financial planning and consulting services, drawing on a range of portfolio management styles, firm research, and affiliated sub-advisers.

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

Series 66

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Raymond James & Associates

James Goulet is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, based in Fort Lauderdale, FL. He has 13 years of industry experience and has been with Raymond James & Co since 2014. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions through a variety of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

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

Maria S

Series 63, Series 65

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Raymond James & Associates

Maria Schnirman is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in helping entrepreneurs and high-net-worth individuals navigate their financial journeys. With more than two decades of experience, she focuses on developing customized financial plans grounded in clients’ values and goals, guiding them toward financial progress and wealth preservation. Maria’s expertise encompasses a broad range of areas including college education planning, legacy planning, liquidity management, retirement income, tax minimization, and strategies tailored for women and small businesses. Fluent in English and Spanish, Maria holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance and International Business from Universidad Sergio Arboleda. She holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and emphasizes a collaborative management style, prioritizing long-term relationships through client education, credit strategies, asset allocation, and personalized financial planning. Maria is committed to simplifying investment complexities by connecting clients with seasoned professionals and providing access to lending and banking services through Bank of America. Beyond her professional role, Maria is actively involved in community projects and is a member of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce NY. Her personal interests include baseball, fishing, football, hiking, painting, running, skiing, soccer, tennis, and traveling.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Business ownership considerations General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Women Professionals Established Professionals
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Gavin H

Series 66

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Raymond James & Associates

Gavin Haines is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Fort Lauderdale, FL. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Ameriprise and Anthem Strategists, as well as experience outside the financial industry. 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 broad client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services supported by a nationwide adviser network.

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

Series 63, Series 65

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Raymond James & Associates

Richard Caccamise Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 1998, with a brief departure before returning in 2017. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in real estate ownership through his partnership in Downtown Village Square. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and nonprofit entities. The firm offers tailored financial planning and non-discretionary consulting, drawing on a broad range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research, while also providing municipal advisory services and employer consulting programs.

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