Raymond James Stock Price, News & Analysis

Steward Partners Global Advisory welcomes Ramapo Wealth Advisors, a firm managing $600 million in client assets, based in Ramsey, New Jersey. The five-person team, comprising former Wells Fargo advisors, is joining through Steward's affiliate option, ensuring access to technology and services. James Sahagian, Managing Director at Ramapo, highlights improved client solutions and alignment with Steward's independent model. This addition expands Steward's network to 30 branches across 16 states and the District of Columbia, enhancing client service capabilities.

On February 25, 2022, Raymond James Financial (NYSE: RJF) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.34 per share, payable on April 18, 2022, to shareholders of record by April 4, 2022. With around 8,700 financial advisors and total client assets of $1.25 trillion, RJF continues to establish itself as a key player in the financial services sector. The firm urges investors to review its forward-looking statements and associated risks, which are documented in its filings with the SEC.

Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF) reported strong growth in client assets as of January 31, 2022, driven by advisor retention and recruitment, with assets under administration reaching $1,245.4 billion, a 21% increase year-over-year. The recent acquisition of Charles Stanley added nearly $34 billion in client assets. However, investment banking revenues decreased in January following a record fiscal first quarter. The M&A pipeline remains robust despite this decline.

Raymond James Financial, Inc. reported record fiscal Q1 net revenues of $2.78 billion, a 25% increase year-over-year. Net income reached $446 million or $2.10 per diluted share, marking a 43% growth. Key metrics showed client assets under administration at $1.26 trillion and financial assets under management at $203.2 billion. Investment banking revenue surged to a record $425 million, driven by M&A and equity underwriting. The company also announced a 31% dividend increase to $0.34 per share, with a strong outlook for Q2.

Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF) reported key operating metrics for November 2021, showing strong growth in client assets. Client assets under administration reached $1,220.3 billion, a 23% increase from November 2020. Private Client Group assets also saw a 23% year-over-year growth to $1,162.7 billion. Financial assets under management rose 20% year-over-year to $196.4 billion. The report indicates strong retention and recruiting activity, fueled by a client-first culture and robust investment banking activity.

Raymond James Ltd. CEO Paul Allison will step down on December 31, 2021, transitioning to Executive Chairman, focusing on strategic guidance and client relationships. Jamie Coulter, currently Executive VP of Wealth Management, will succeed him as CEO. Allison, a leader in Raymond James’ growth in Canada, emphasized the firm’s commitment to client service and reputation. The company, which has approximately 8,500 financial advisors and $1.23 trillion in client assets, aims to maintain its growth momentum under Coulter's leadership.

Raymond James Financial (NYSE: RJF) announced that President John Carson will retire effective December 31, 2021, transitioning to the role of vice chairman. He will also step down as head of Fixed Income and Public Finance. Horace Carter, currently executive vice president of Fixed Income Capital Markets, will succeed Carson. Carson, who joined Morgan Keegan in 1994 and became CEO in 2008, has significantly contributed to the firm's growth. Raymond James, a diversified financial services company with approximately 8,500 advisors, manages total client assets of $1.23 trillion.

On December 2, 2021, Raymond James Financial (NYSE: RJF) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.34 per share, representing a 31% increase from the previous dividend of $0.26. This dividend will be payable on January 18, 2022, to shareholders of record on January 4, 2022. Additionally, the company authorized a share repurchase program of up to $1 billion, replacing a previous authorization of $750 million. This strategic move allows for flexibility in managing share repurchases without a fixed expiration date.

Raymond James has appointed Robbie Moseley as vice president and head of Advisor Choice Consulting, succeeding Barry Papa. Moseley brings extensive experience from Edward Jones and UBS. Under his leadership, the recruiting team aims to maintain steady growth by offering flexibility and support to financial advisors. Raymond James manages approximately $1.23 trillion in client assets and has around 8,500 financial advisors, emphasizing its client-first culture and robust technology.