About Raymond James Financial, Inc.
Raymond James Financial, Inc. functions as a comprehensive financial institution, providing a diverse spectrum of services to private individuals, corporate entities, and governmental bodies across North America and Europe. Its core business segments include Private Client Group, Capital Markets, Asset Management, Banking, and 'Other' operations. The Private Client Group offers a variety of solutions such as investment and portfolio management, insurance and annuity products, and mutual funds, while also supporting external product partners with sales, marketing, distribution, and administrative functions, and facilitating margin loans and securities borrowing/lending. The Capital Markets division specializes in investment banking, encompassing equity and debt underwriting and merger and acquisition advisory, alongside robust brokerage services for fixed income and equities. The Asset Management segment is dedicated to managing wealth and administering portfolios for both retail and institutional investors, complemented by administrative support services like record-keeping. Raymond James Bank furnishes insured deposit accounts and a broad range of credit offerings, including commercial and industrial, commercial real estate (for both development and construction), tax-exempt, residential, and securities-backed loans, in addition to loan syndication. The 'Other' segment undertakes various private equity investments, comprising direct stakes, third-party ventures, and legacy private equity funds. The firm was established in 1962 and maintains its corporate headquarters in St. Petersburg, Florida.
