Raymond James names head of Executive Compensation Services
Melissa Internicola will lead Executive Compensation Services as part of the firm’s Workplace Solutions
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Raymond James today announced that Melissa Internicola has joined the firm as head of Executive Compensation Services (ECS). As part of the firm’s Workplace Solutions, ECS supports Raymond James financial advisors working with companies and their executives, navigating areas such as executive compensation, employee stock plans and 10b5-1 plans. Advisors are further equipped to leverage the firm’s capabilities to support other corporate needs including share repurchases, investment banking services, interest rate swaps, corporate lending and cash management.
Internicola brings over 15 years of experience in the financial services industry. Most recently, she worked at Goldman Sachs where she was responsible for the firm’s 10b5-1 offering and collaborated with private wealth advisors to serve corporate clients, their executive teams and large shareholders.
“We’re delighted to welcome Melissa to Raymond James. Her extensive experience working with advisors in the executive compensation space will be an asset to their clients leading public and pre-IPO companies. Our Workplace Solutions offering continues to evolve to address the needs of business owners and corporate executives,” said Chris Butler, senior vice president, Investment Solutions.
Internicola also spent over a decade at Credit Suisse in its Corporate Executive Services group where she presented to corporate clients’ executive teams referred by financial advisors across the country. A Certified Equity Professional designate, she graduated from Cornell University and New York University’s Stern School of Business.
“I’m eager to bring a fresh perspective to help realize the full potential of Executive Compensation Services at Raymond James. This is an exciting opportunity to further support advisors aligned with the firm’s commitment to its Workplace offering,” said Internicola.
Raymond James Workplace Solutions addresses the unique, integrated needs of employers and their employees. Through differentiated strategies within retirement services, health and wellness and equity management, corporate clients can advance their organizational benefits to attract and retain talent. Corporate executives and individuals also gain access to resources that can help them discover and reach their personal financial goals, including tailored retirement planning, trusts and estates, business succession, concentrated equity strategies and the guidance of a Raymond James financial advisor.
About Raymond James Financial, Inc.
Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF) is a leading diversified financial services company providing private client group, capital markets, asset management, banking and other services to individuals, corporations and municipalities. The company has approximately 8,700 financial advisors. Total client assets are $1.37 trillion. Public since 1983, the firm is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol RJF. Additional information is available at www.raymondjames.com.