Sarasota, FL N. Tamiami Trail 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

2 N. Tamiami Trail, Suite 804

Sarasota FL 34236

Advisors at this office

22

Advisors at this office

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Richard S

Series 63, Series 65

Sarasota, FL

Raymond James & Associates

Richard Stern is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 50 years of industry experience. He worked at Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc. from 2009 to 2021 before joining Raymond James in 2021. Stern also produces a nightly business report as a business commentator. 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 institutional fiduciary services, supported by a nationwide adviser network and extensive research and portfolio management resources.

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

CFP®, Series 65, Series 63

Sarasota, FL

Raymond James & Associates

Jared Wurtzel is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at PNC Bank, IAB Financial Bank, and Merrill. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutional clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, supported by extensive 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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John H

Series 63, Series 66

Sarasota, FL

Raymond James & Associates

John Hoffman is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James & Associates since 2017 and previously spent seven years with Federal Refreshment. 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, 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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Marc K

Series 66

Sarasota, FL

Raymond James & Associates

Marc Kanoff is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Raymond James since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice Chair of the Board and is a Finance and Investment Committee member at JFCS of the Suncoast, a nonprofit organization. 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 non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a broad 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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Kelly C

Series 66

Sarasota, FL

Raymond James & Associates

Kelly Crockett is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Sarasota, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Raymond James & Associates since 2016 and was previously employed at TGS Siesta Properties for four years. 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 financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a nationwide adviser network.

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

Series 63, Series 65

Sarasota, FL

Raymond James & Associates

Jacqueline Kulle is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and three years of industry experience. Her previous roles include CEO and positions at Wealth Strategies Partners and Passage Global Capital Management. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. 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 and investment consulting 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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Jeffrey S

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Sarasota, FL

Raymond James & Associates

Jeffrey Stern is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 21 years of industry experience. He is currently with Raymond James & Associates, where he has worked since 2021, following an eight-year tenure at Robert W. Baird. Stern volunteers pro bono financial planning services for the nonprofit Wings for Widows in Sarasota, FL. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipalities. The firm provides financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, leveraging 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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Jeffrey N

Series 63, Series 65

Sarasota, FL

Raymond James & Associates

Jeffrey Nydick is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Citigroup Global Markets. He also serves on the Henley Homeowners Association board, assisting with maintenance and budget oversight. 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 investment consulting with a variety 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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Andrea M

Series 63, Series 65

Sarasota, FL

Raymond James & Associates

Andrea Milano is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 30 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, PNC Wealth Management, Merrill, and J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons. She owns JADM Holdings LLC, a business established for real estate holdings. 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, 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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Justin F

Series 66

Sarasota, FL

Raymond James & Associates

Justin Fornataro is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at PNC Investments, PNC Bank, Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank NA, and Merrill. 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 and pension plans, charitable organizations, and governmental entities, offering financial planning and advisory services 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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Dean D

Series 63, Series 65

Sarasota, FL

Raymond James & Associates

Dean Dancer is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at UBS Financial Services and Citigroup Global Markets. He serves on the board of Hope Kids Community, a nonprofit providing essential supplies to homeless and needy children. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning and investment consulting through multiple programs, utilizing a range of portfolio management styles, research resources, and model manager options.

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

Series 66

Sarasota, FL

Raymond James & Associates

Crystal Gil is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Advisors and Walmart. Outside of her advisory role, she is a notary public in Sarasota, FL. 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 and non-discretionary investment consulting, drawing on a variety 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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Stanwood S

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Sarasota, FL

Raymond James & Associates

Stanwood Sweetser is a CFP® professional with 35 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates since 2019. His previous roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, UBS Financial Services, and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of his advisory work, he holds a 30% ownership stake in a real estate venture focused on buying and reselling condominium units in Sarasota, Florida. 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 solutions supported by comprehensive research and diverse portfolio management styles.

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

Series 66

Sarasota, FL

Raymond James & Associates

Matthew Reall is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates based in Sarasota, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2026, he worked at Merrill for five years and Bank of America for eight years. 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, charitable organizations, 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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Russell S

Series 63, Series 65

Sarasota, FL

Raymond James & Associates

Russell Skibicki is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Carillon Tower Advisers, Inc., Eagle Fund Distributors, and STS Tampa Tarpons. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2017. 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—and offers financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions with 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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