Welcome to our dedicated page for Raymond James Financial news (Ticker: RJF), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on Raymond James Financial stock.
Raymond James Financial reports developments across a diversified financial services business centered on wealth management, investment banking, asset management and capital markets. Company updates commonly cover Private Client Group results, client assets under administration, fee-based account activity, advisor recruiting and independent contractor channel leadership, alongside bank loans, cash sweep balances and capital returns.
Recurring news also includes quarterly earnings, monthly operating data, common-stock dividends, preferred-stock actions, advisor recognition within Raymond James & Associates, and technology initiatives such as the Rai digital AI operations agent. These items reflect the firm's mix of advisor-led wealth management, banking-related balance sheet activity and institutional financial services.
First Northern Bank (RJF) announced that First Northern Advisors has acquired Beacon Wealth Strategies, an independent advisory firm owned by Tom Cicchini. The deal transfers client relationships and increases First Northern's wealth management scale while preserving accounts with Raymond James for continuity.
Cicchini will join First Northern Advisors during a transition and is scheduled to retire on June 30, 2026. The firm says clients will receive continued personalized service from First Northern Advisors' team.
Raymond James (NYSE:RJF) advisor Lisa Detanna was ranked #1 in California on Forbes’ 2026 Top Women Wealth Advisors Best‑In‑State list on February 17, 2026.
With 30+ years’ experience, she leads the Global Wealth Solutions Group, providing family office services, investment management, legacy planning, and multigenerational guidance.
Lisa Detanna (RJF) was named to Forbes 2026 Top Women Wealth Advisors, a national ranking by Forbes and SHOOK Research. Detanna leads Raymond James’ Global Wealth Solutions Group in Beverly Hills, overseeing roughly 800 families and $4.4 billion in custodied assets, with over 30 years of industry experience.
The list assesses advisors using qualitative interviews, client retention, compliance, AUM, revenue contribution, and a proprietary impact metric.
Raymond James Financial (NYSE: RJF) reported fiscal Q1 2026 net revenues of $3.74B and net income available to common shareholders of $562M ($2.79 diluted EPS). The firm reached record client assets under administration of $1.77T and record Private Client Group fee-based assets of $1.04T.
Highlights include Domestic PCG net new assets of $30.8B (8.0% annualized), securities-based loans of $21.7B (+28% YoY), an 8% dividend increase to $0.54, and $400M of share repurchases during the quarter.
Raymond James (NYSE:RJf) launched a proprietary digital AI operations agent named Rai on Jan 27, 2026 to support operational decision‑making across firm knowledge bases.
Rai uses natural language processing and generative AI to provide curated answers, personalizes by user role and entitlements, and keeps human‑in‑the‑loop oversight. Following a pilot, Rai will be deployed to specific business units with an enterprise‑wide roll out planned in coming quarters. The firm cites >10,000 regular conversational AI users, ~3.2 million lines of AI‑generated code per month under developer oversight, and ongoing access to ChatGPT Enterprise and Microsoft Copilot. Raymond James said this builds on its $1.1 billion annual technology investment to scale secure AI capabilities.
Raymond James Financial (NYSE: RJF) announced its fiscal year 2026 quarterly earnings release and conference call schedule. Results will be released at approximately 4:15 p.m. ET with a live conference call at approximately 5:00 p.m. ET on the following dates: Q1 — January 28, 2026; Q2 — April 22, 2026; Q3 — July 22, 2026; Q4 and FY2026 — October 28, 2026.
Press releases, webcasts, presentation materials and dial-in details will be available at the company investor relations site and a replay of each webcast will be posted shortly after each event and remain available for 30 days.
Raymond James (NYSE:RJF) agreed to acquire Clark Capital Management Group, a Philadelphia-based asset manager with $46 billion in discretionary and non-discretionary assets. The deal, expected to close by the third calendar quarter of 2026, will place Clark Capital as an independent boutique within Raymond James Investment Management while retaining its brand and leadership. Closing is subject to customary conditions, including regulatory approvals. The partnership aims to broaden Raymond James Investment Management’s multi-boutique lineup and enhance advisor-focused distribution, product capabilities, and wealth planning services.
Raymond James (NYSE:RJF) released survey results (Apr 7-18, 2025) of 540 U.S. privately held business owners highlighting concentrated wealth and imminent ownership transitions.
Key findings: 88% plan to partially or fully transition their financial stake within 10 years, 56% within five years, and 85% already have a transition plan. 44% say their business comprises more than half their personal wealth. 85% expect needing additional growth capital; top sources considered include private equity (52%) and bank loans (50%).
Raymond James (RJF) announced on December 11, 2025 that Bank Midwest selected its Financial Institutions Division to support the bank’s investment program. Midwest Wealth Management will rebrand as Midwest Wealth Group and provide services through Raymond James Financial Services.
The team is based in Spirit Lake, Iowa, comprises six financial advisors, seven branch professionals and one program manager, and oversees approximately $692 million in client assets.
Raymond James Financial (NYSE: RJF) declared an $0.54 quarterly cash dividend on common stock, payable Jan 16, 2026 to holders of record on Jan 2, 2026, an 8% increase from the prior $0.50 dividend. The Board also authorized repurchases of common stock of up to $2.0 billion, replacing the prior $1.5 billion program (about $105 million remained as of Dec 2, 2025).
The Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.3984375 per depositary share of the 6.375% Series B preferred, payable Jan 1, 2026, and confirmed redemption of all outstanding Series B preferred and related depositary shares on Jan 2, 2026. Repurchases may occur in the open market or privately and the new authorization has no fixed expiration date.