Raymond James & Associates

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  Honoring Advisors Who Serve(d): Memorial Day, 2013

  By James J. Green & Ron Pechtimaldjian  |  May 24, 2013

  In our latest slideshow honoring advisors and their partners—and one famous non-advisor, PIMCO’s Bill Gross—who served in the armed forces, we present 18 veterans deserving of praise.

• On the Road to Independence

  By Jane Wollman Rusoff  |  April 1, 2013

  The dream of energy independence for the United States of America is fast becoming a reality.

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  Clearing Firms Gain a Human Touch

  By Jane Wollman Rusoff  |  April 1, 2013

  Traditionally, clearing firms have helped independent broker-dealers by ruling the back office. Now these durable companies are stepping out front by tuning BDs in to vital growth opportunities—as well as to potential perils.

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  New Hire Roundup: U.S. Bank Wealth Management Welcomes Mook

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  March 6, 2013

  This week in new hires, David Mook joined U.S. Bank Wealth Management, and Sterne Agee welcomed Robert Mohs to its Chicago office.

• Leading With Flair

  By Jane Wollman Rusoff  |  February 22, 2013

  Don’t even think of typecasting or pigeonholing Angela Graham-West. The university professor-turned-financial advisor fits no mold whatsoever.

• REITs: Building Attractive Growth

  By Ed McCarthy, CFP  |  February 22, 2013

  We see a lot to like here, and while we say that about several of the agency REITs, Capstead Mortgage (CMO) has moved a bit higher on our near-term favorites list.

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  Barclays, Morgan Stanley, Raymond James Grab Reps From Rivals

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  February 15, 2013

  The movement involves advisors with more than $15.6 billion in client assets under management and $36 million in yearly fees & commissions.

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  Raymond James Grabs Another Husband-Wife Team From Morgan Stanley

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  January 28, 2013

  The Houston-based group has about $70 million in assets and $700,000 in yearly production.

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  Raymond James’ New Comp Grid Wins Praise

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  January 25, 2013

  Experts say its impact on reps should be "neutral," but could have a surprising upside for some reps.

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  Raymond James to Roll Out New Pay Grid for Employee Reps

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  January 17, 2013

  New plan has more payout levels and is “product neutral”; it also eliminates discounting penalties.