Quick Facts
Revenue, growth and (for ranks 1–15) rep and asset figures: Financial Planning IBD Elite 2026, self-reported by firms. Other figures as noted.
About Raymond James Financial Services
Raymond James Financial Services is the independent contractor channel of Raymond James Financial, giving independent advisors access to the resources of a diversified, publicly traded financial institution.
Services Offered
Advisors affiliated with RJFS can offer brokerage and advisory accounts, fixed income and capital markets access, equity research, private banking and lending through Raymond James Bank, and trust services. The broader firm also operates an employee channel and RIA and custody services.
Leadership
Tash Elwyn (listed as chief executive by Financial Planning); parent Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF).
Raymond James Financial Services in the News
-
Feb.–March 2026
RJFS added several multi-advisor teams from Commonwealth Financial Network, including a $730 million group in Green Bay, Wis., and an $800 million practice in Rochester, N.Y.
Source: Pulse 2.0 -
April 22, 2026
A Boston team managing more than $200 million joined RJFS from Northwestern Mutual Investment Services.
Source: Raymond James press release -
July 30, 2026
Raymond James launched a proprietary AI operations agent in January, set up an AI Academy for advisors in May, and hired a Vanguard veteran to lead its AI agenda.
Source: InvestmentNews
Verify Raymond James Financial Services on FINRA BrokerCheck
Before working with any advisor affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services, review the firm's and the individual advisor's registration history and disclosures on FINRA BrokerCheck.