Raymond James welcomes seasoned financial advisor in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Raymond James welcomed financial advisor Rui M. Forcada to Raymond James & Associates (RJA) – the firm’s employee advisor channel – according to Bert White, Florida regional director for RJA.
Based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Forcada arrives from Deutsche Bank with over 35 years of experience in the financial services industry. As senior vice president - investments, he proactively extends personalized financial guidance and operational support to a unique clientele, including business owners, family offices, money managers and individuals planning for retirement.
“A combination of things attracted me to Raymond James: The professionalism and cordiality of the individuals at every level of the company, the firm’s boutique approach and how it places the client first, and the strength of its balance sheet,” said Forcada.
Forcada began his career in 1986 as a service officer at Citibank’s international private banking department in New York. In 1989, he moved to Miami to continue his private banking and wealth management career at BankBoston International, Lloyds Bank International, HSBC Private Bank International and Deutsche Bank Wealth Management, having held senior leadership positions at the last two. Forcada has a bachelor’s degree in marketing and a master’s in finance from Fordham University.
About Raymond James & Associates
Raymond James & Associates, Inc. (RJA), member New York Stock Exchange/SIPC, is an industry leader in financial planning and wealth management services for individuals, high-net-worth families, corporations and municipalities. RJA is a wholly owned subsidiary 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 $1.20 trillion as of Feb. 28, 2023. Additional information is available at raymondjames.com.