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Raymond James & Associates

Institution

Firm-wide stats for Raymond James & Associates

Total advisors

5,814

Across 937 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

11400 Parkside Drive, Suite 200

Knoxville TN 37934

Advisors at this office

22

Advisors at this office

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Robert B

Series 66

Knoxville, TN

Raymond James & Associates

Robert Bowman is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates holding a Series 66 designation. He joined the firm in 2026 and has prior experience including roles at the University of Tennessee, Vulcan Materials Company, Cellular Sales, and the United States House of Representatives. Raymond James & Associates is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base ranging from individuals to institutional 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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Thomas P

Series 63, Series 65

Knoxville, TN

Raymond James & Associates

Thomas Pfeifer Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Knoxville, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 33 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 managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and investment consulting through a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

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

Series 63, Series 65

Knoxville, TN

Raymond James & Associates

Stephen Elam is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2013. The firm is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. Raymond James serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions 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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Lee D

Series 66

Knoxville, TN

Raymond James & Associates

Lee Demastus is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates and holds a Series 66 designation. He has a total of one year of industry experience, including previous roles within Raymond James since 2012. 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 wide range of clients including individuals, institutional plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services through 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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Thomas B

Series 66

Knoxville, TN

Raymond James & Associates

Thomas Barnes is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2013. Barnes is a partner in a separate business venture, 71South, although his involvement is minimal. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base that includes individuals, institutional and pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities. The firm offers a range of financial planning and consulting services with a focus on non-discretionary investment advice supported by comprehensive research and diverse portfolio management strategies.

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

Series 66

Knoxville, TN

Raymond James & Associates

Ava Elkins is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has worked at Raymond James since 2019 and previously held roles in healthcare and community organizations. Outside of her advisory work, Elkins provides occasional swim lessons and nutrition consultations for children during the summer months. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and consulting with a range of portfolio management styles and is noted for its municipal advisory services and comprehensive affiliate ecosystem.

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

Series 66

Knoxville, TN

Raymond James & Associates

Jordan Ramsey is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Audi Knoxville for four years. 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 municipal entities, offering financial planning, 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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Cynthia H

Series 63, Series 65

Knoxville, TN

Raymond James & Associates

Cynthia Harless is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Knoxville, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2013. 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 wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by extensive research and multiple portfolio management strategies.

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

Series 63, Series 65

Knoxville, TN

Raymond James & Associates

William Lawson is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Knoxville, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 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 managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional and pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering tailored financial planning and consulting services supported by a nationwide adviser network.

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

Series 63, Series 65

Knoxville, TN

Raymond James & Associates

Kenneth Supman is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President on the Board of Directors for the Westlands Condo Association in Knoxville, TN. 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 consulting services with a range of portfolio management options.

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

CFP®, Series 65, Series 63

Knoxville, TN

Raymond James & Associates

Gabriel Beeler is a CFP® professional at Raymond James & Associates with seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Reliant Wealth Planning and was self-employed before joining Raymond James. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients—including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities—and offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by diverse portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

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

Series 66

Knoxville, TN

Raymond James & Associates

Roger Renfro is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, where he has worked since 2013. He has 24 years of industry experience. 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, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

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

Series 63, Series 66

Knoxville, TN

Raymond James & Associates

Robert Hester is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates in Knoxville, TN, with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Raymond James since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is a 50% owner of a rental property in Knoxville, which he manages through a property management firm. 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, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services, leveraging 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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Cooper H

Series 66

Knoxville, TN

Raymond James & Associates

Cooper Hayes is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Knoxville, TN. Prior to joining Raymond James & Associates, his background includes periods of full-time education and roles at local golf and country clubs. 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 broad client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, 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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Stephen W

Series 63, Series 65

Knoxville, TN

Raymond James & Associates

Stephen Wallace is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 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 overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, 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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