Dick Averitt

• Averitt Retires as CEO at RJFS Conference

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  June 27, 2012

  Dick Averitt retired as CEO of Raymond James’ independent-advisor channel in late May.

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  Does Raymond James Support the Fiduciary Standard … in Practice?

  By Knut A. Rostad  |  June 4, 2012

  Raymond James Financial Services' Scott Curtis makes a curious remark on the fiduciary "concept," which seems at odds with departing RJFS CEO Dick Averitt's professed principles.

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  Raymond James’ Averitt Recognized for Leadership at Conference

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  May 25, 2012

  The popular leader of Raymond James’ independent-advisor channel steps down after 34 years at the firm.

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  Raymond James’ Curtis Voices Qualified Support for Fiduciary Standard

  By James J. Green, AdvisorOne  |  May 24, 2012

  In his coming-out as successor to Dick Averitt at Raymond James' independent contractor arm, Curtis says he would like to see better definition of an "FA-level" fiduciary standard.

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  6 Moves Advisors Should Make in ‘Volatile’ 2012: Andy Friedman

  By James J. Green, AdvisorOne  |  May 22, 2012

  The election and other hot political issues will keep markets volatile, attorney Andy Friedman says.

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  Raymond James Execs Aim to Reassure Advisors About Merger

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  May 22, 2012

  At the Raymond James independent-advisor confab, Scott Curtis and other executives told prospective new affiliated reps to expect transition and other services to remain steady.

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  Raymond James Rolls Out New Advisor Software at Confab

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  May 21, 2012

  At the Raymond James conference, Scott Curtis took the helm as leader of RJ's independent-contractor channel while other executives unveiled the company's new desktop system.

• Raymond James Names New Advisor Execs

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  December 26, 2011

  Raymond James named a new executive to run its independent-advisor channel as Dick Averitt prepares to retire, and the company also announced a new head for its employee-advisor channel as Dennis Zank moves into the COO slot at the parent company.

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  RIAs With $410M in AUM to Custody With Raymond James

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  December 16, 2011

  Four firms, including an ex-Ameriprise affiliate, join Raymond James' RIA division with combined assets of $410 million.

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  Raymond James Taps New Heads of Independent, Employee Units

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  November 28, 2011

  Raymond James said Monday that it named a new executive to run its independent-advisor channel and a new head for its employee-advisor channel.