Raymond James welcomes experienced financial advisor managing $195 million in Colorado
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Raymond James welcomed experienced financial advisor Blaine Franklin to Raymond James Financial Services (RJFS) – the firm’s independent advisor channel – in Rifle, Colorado, according to Kirk Bell, Central division director for RJFS.
Franklin joins Raymond James as owner of Blaine P. Franklin Financial Services, where his team provides personalized wealth management to business owners, families, pre-retirees, retirees and individuals with sudden wealth, among other clients. He is accompanied by client service associate Heather Franklin and office manager Kristin Rubin. Previously, they managed approximately $195 million in client assets at Edward Jones.
“I chose Raymond James for its dedication to remaining client-focused, as well as its robust investment and technology platforms. The additional support gives me more freedom to serve my clients with highly customized, tailored investment strategies that help fit their needs,” said Franklin.
Franklin began his career in financial services in 1999 with Edward Jones, where he spent 23 years and became a limited partner. A native of Colorado, he resides in Meeker where he enjoys spending time on the family ranch.
About Raymond James Financial Services
Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. (RJFS), member FINRA/SIPC, is a financial services firm supporting independent financial advisors nationwide. Since 1974, RJFS provides a wide range of investment and wealth planning-related services through its affiliate, Raymond James & Associates, Inc., member New York Stock Exchange/SIPC. Both firms are wholly owned subsidiaries of Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE-RJF), one of the nation’s premier diversified financial services companies with approximately 8,700 financial advisors throughout the United States, Canada and overseas. Total client assets are approximately $1.09 trillion as of Sept. 30, 2022. Additional information is available at raymondjames.com.