About

Robert A. James set out to create a different kind of financial services firm. Rather than “selling” certain investments, he recognized the key to long-term success was financial planning - understanding each individual’s personal needs and dreams for the future, then offering targeted solutions. He also believed that an independent approach - one that allowed financial advisors the freedom to provide unbiased advice without being pressured by sales quotas or underlying corporate agendas - was crucial to fulfilling his goal.

Today, James’ pioneering philosophy remains key to our firm’s prosperity, as well as to our reputation for leadership in the industry. It’s what drives us to constantly improve our practices, our capabilities... ultimately, our services. Raymond James & Associates portfolio management was one of the first firms to provide clients with wrap-fee accounts, as well as one of the first to offer forward-looking open-end mutual fund research.