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*InvestmentNews 2024 Broker Dealer/Custodian of the Year Award. Broker/dealers are invited by InvestmentNews to participate in an annual survey and then forwarded to an independent judging panel comprised of industry leaders and senior representatives. Top winners are ranked by employee value proposition, overall client service and relationship management, recruitment strategy, spirit of innovation with use of wealth technology and digital platforms/tools, and industry reputation. Of the 9 finalists, 1 broker dealer was chosen. The rating is based on the period from 1/1/2023 to 12/31/2023 and was released 6/20/2024. The award is not representative of any one client's experience, is not an endorsement, and is not indicative of an advisor's future performance. Neither Raymond James nor any of its Financial Advisors pay a fee in exchange for this award. InvestmentNews is not affiliated with Raymond James.
J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Investor Satisfaction Study, which measures overall investor satisfaction with investment firms, was released 3/20/25, based on investors surveyed 1/24-12/24, who may be working with a financial advisor. Based on 7,876 responses from Advised Investors, 1 company out of 24 was chosen as the winner. The award is not representative of any one client’s experience, is not an endorsement, and is not indicative of an advisor’s future performance. The study is independently conducted, and the participating firms do not pay to participate. Use of study results in promotional materials is subject to a license fee. J.D. Power is not affiliated with Raymond James. For J.D. Power 2025 award information, visit jdpower.com/awards.
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