Raymond James Financial Inc (RJF)

Overview

Raymond James Financial, Inc. is an established multifaceted financial services firm dedicated to offering a broad spectrum of services to its diverse clientele, which includes individuals, corporations, and municipalities primarily across the United States, Canada, and Europe. Since its inception in 1962, the company has been headquartered in Saint Petersburg, Florida, evolving into a significant player in the financial industry through its comprehensive suite of services spanning private client group services, capital markets, asset management, banking, and more.

Products and Services

• Private Client Group: This segment focuses on delivering a wide array of investment services and portfolio management solutions. It offers insurance and annuity products, mutual funds, support for third-party product partners, margin loans, securities borrowing and lending, diversification strategies, alternative investment products, and a range of support services including custodial, trade execution, and research.
• Capital Markets: Raymond James facilitates investment banking services, which cover equity and debt underwriting, merger and acquisition advisory services, fixed income, and equity brokerage services. Institutional sales, securities trading, equity research, and the syndication and management of investments in low-income housing funds and similar entities are also integral parts of this segment.
• Asset Management: This segment delivers asset and portfolio management services alongside related administrative support to both retail and institutional clients. It also provides record-keeping services, underscoring its comprehensive approach to asset management.
• Bank: Offering a variety of loan types such as securities-based, commercial and industrial, commercial real estate and construction, real estate investment trust, residential mortgage, and tax-exempt loans, this segment caters to a broad spectrum of banking needs. It also includes services like insured deposit accounts, retail and corporate deposits, and liquidity management products and services.
• Other: This segment encompasses private equity investments, including investments in third-party funds, showcasing Raymond James's involvement in diverse investment activities beyond its traditional service lines.