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          Investment Security

          Raymond James & Associates, Inc.

          This business is NOT BBB Accredited.

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          Important information

          • Government Actions:
            Government Action: BBB reports on known government actions involving business’ marketplace conduct:
            6694

            Members of the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) conducted a coordinated investigation into whether Raymond James charged unreasonable commissions on certain low principal equity transactions during the period of approximately July 1, 2018 to the present. Raymond James has agreed to resolve the Investigation upon the terms specified herein.

            Despite these sanctions, Raymond James did not implement or maintain adequate compliance and supervisory systems to monitor Minimum Equity Commissions.

            Raymond James is required to pay over $1.7 million in restitution to customers, including fines totaling $425,000. 20.  Raymond James is hereby also ordered to pay full restitution in the amount of over $465,000, plus interest in the amount of 6%, to the California customers with transactions which included an unreasonable commission for services performed from July 1, 2018 through July 17, 2023.

            Order to Pay Penalties. Pursuant to Corporations Code section 25252, Raymond James is hereby ordered to pay a penalty totaling $75,000.00 (Penalty) to the Commissioner for violations of the CSL. Payment of the Penalty shall be made no more than 15 days after the Effective Date.

          About This Business

          Products and Services

          This company provides full service financial planning and brokerage services to individuals and corporations.

          Business Details

          BBB File Opened:
          7/1/1983
          Business Started:
          1/1/1964
          Business Incorporated:
          2/19/1969
          Type of Entity:
          Corporation
          Alternate Names:
          Raymond James Financial Services, Inc.
          Raymond James Bank, FSB
          Business Management:
          Mr. Thomas A. James, Chairperson
          Mr. Dennis W. Zank, COO
          Mr. Thomas R. Tremaine, Executive Vice President
          Mr. Tashtego Elwyn, President/CFO
          Mr. Jeffrey P. Julien, Director
          Mr. Jonathan N. Santelli, Secretary
          Mr. Tom Walrond, Senior Vice President
          Mr. Tom Galvin, Senior Vice President
          Mr. Patrick O'Connor, Senior Vice President
          Mr. John Lapwing, Vice President
          Mr. Ryan Brassard, Division Manager
          Mr. Todd Gartrell, Regional Director
          Mr. Paul Shoukry, Treasurer
          Mr. Jeff Dowdle, President

          Additional Contact Information

          Principal Contacts
          Mr. Tashtego Elwyn, President/CFO
          Customer Contacts
          Mr. Thomas A. James, Chairperson
          Mr. Raymond LaCour, Senior Vice President of Office Services
          Mr. Dennis W. Zank, COO
          Mr. Thomas R. Tremaine, Executive Vice President
          Mr. Jim Conlin, Branch Manager
          Mr. Bruce Body, Branch Manager
          Ms. Karen Julien, Branch Manager
          Mr. Steve Acuff, Branch Manager
          Mr. David Morgan, Branch Manager
          Mr. Jim Aten, Branch Manager
          Mr. Evan Whittle, Branch Manager
          Mr. Greg Ghodsi, Branch Manager
          Mr. Troy Atlas, Branch Manager
          Mr. Tashtego Elwyn, President/CFO
          Mr. Jeffrey P. Julien, Director
          Mr. Jonathan N. Santelli, Secretary
          Mr. Fred Maschmidt, Branch Manager
          Mr. Bart Lewis, Branch Manager
          Mr. Tom Walrond, Senior Vice President
          Mr. Tom Galvin, Senior Vice President
          Mr. Patrick O'Connor, Senior Vice President
          Mr. John Lapwing, Vice President
          Mr. Ryan Brassard, Division Manager
          Mr. Todd Gartrell, Regional Director
          Mr. Paul Reilly, CEO
          Mr. Bob Carney, Branch Manager
          Mr. Paul Shoukry, Treasurer
          Mr. Jeff Dowdle, President
          Ms. Katie Austin, Marketing Director
          Kyle Witschen, Director of Dispute Resolution
          Mr. Andrew Avery, Senior Account Executive
          Fax numbers
          Primary Fax: (727) 567-8004
          Additional Phone Numbers
          Other Phone: (727) 796-5555
          Other Phone: (727) 584-8615
          Other Phone: (239) 513-6500
          Other Phone: (727) 896-0848
          Other Phone: (352) 597-8625
          Other Phone: (813) 960-1079
          Other Phone: (239) 649-3600
          Other Phone: (941) 907-0168
          Other Phone: (239) 415-8000
          Other Phone: (813) 835-2401
          Other Phone: (727) 221-3374

          Licensing information

          This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.

          BBB records show a license number of IA0901701 for this business, issued by Florida Office of Financial Regulation

          Florida Office of Financial Regulation

          101 E Gaines St

          Tallahassee FL 32399

          BBB records show a license number of BDB0901177 for this business, issued by Florida Office of Financial Regulation

          Florida Office of Financial Regulation

          101 E Gaines St

          Tallahassee FL 32399

          BBB records show a license number of BDB0901412 for this business, issued by Florida Office of Financial Regulation

          Florida Office of Financial Regulation

          101 E Gaines St

          Tallahassee FL 32399

          BBB records show a license number of BDB0901409 for this business, issued by Florida Office of Financial Regulation

          Florida Office of Financial Regulation

          101 E Gaines St

          Tallahassee FL 32399

          BBB records show a license number of BDB9903661 for this business, issued by Florida Office of Financial Regulation

          Florida Office of Financial Regulation

          101 E Gaines St

          Tallahassee FL 32399

          BBB records show a license number of BDB0901215 for this business, issued by Florida Office of Financial Regulation

          Florida Office of Financial Regulation

          101 E Gaines St

          Tallahassee FL 32399

          BBB records show a license number of BDB0901214 for this business, issued by Florida Office of Financial Regulation

          Florida Office of Financial Regulation

          101 E Gaines St

          Tallahassee FL 32399

          BBB records show a license number of BDB0901191 for this business, issued by Florida Office of Financial Regulation

          Florida Office of Financial Regulation

          101 E Gaines St

          Tallahassee FL 32399

          BBB records show a license number of BDB0901213 for this business, issued by Florida Office of Financial Regulation

          Florida Office of Financial Regulation

          101 E Gaines St

          Tallahassee FL 32399

          BBB records show a license number of BDB0901210 for this business, issued by Florida Office of Financial Regulation

          Florida Office of Financial Regulation

          101 E Gaines St

          Tallahassee FL 32399

          BBB records show a license number of BDB0901186 for this business, issued by Florida Office of Financial Regulation

          Florida Office of Financial Regulation

          101 E Gaines St

          Tallahassee FL 32399

          BBB records show a license number of BDB0901205 for this business, issued by Florida Office of Financial Regulation

          Florida Office of Financial Regulation

          101 E Gaines St

          Tallahassee FL 32399

          BBB records show a license number of BDB0901204 for this business, issued by Florida Office of Financial Regulation

          Florida Office of Financial Regulation

          101 E Gaines St

          Tallahassee FL 32399

          BBB records show a license number of BDB0901172 for this business, issued by Florida Office of Financial Regulation

          Florida Office of Financial Regulation

          101 E Gaines St

          Tallahassee FL 32399

          BBB records show a license number of BDB0901203 for this business, issued by Florida Office of Financial Regulation

          Florida Office of Financial Regulation

          101 E Gaines St

          Tallahassee FL 32399

          BBB records show a license number of BDB0901208 for this business, issued by Florida Office of Financial Regulation

          Florida Office of Financial Regulation

          101 E Gaines St

          Tallahassee FL 32399

          BBB records show a license number of BDB0901198 for this business, issued by Florida Office of Financial Regulation

          Florida Office of Financial Regulation

          101 E Gaines St

          Tallahassee FL 32399

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