Raymond James & Associates

• 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.

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  Advisors Giving Back: Holiday Slideshow, Part II

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  December 26, 2012

  In the second of three slideshows, we pay homage to advisors and their partners who share of their time and talents with their local, national and global community.