Raymond James welcomes Arkansas financial advisor managing over $100 million in assets
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Raymond James recently welcomed financial advisor Ryan Brisiel, CWS®, to Raymond James Advisor Select within Raymond James & Associates (RJA) – the firm's employee advisor channel – in Fayetteville, Arkansas, according to Edward Sudzina, Western Gulf regional director for RJA.
Brisiel arrives from Arvest Wealth Management, where he managed over $100 million in client assets. Joining SWK Financial Planning Advisors of Raymond James, he serves families and individuals, businesses and business owners as a part of RJA’s Fayetteville branch, led by complex manager Jeremy Silvas.
“I found myself coming back to Raymond James when searching for a new firm for its emphasis on serving both advisors and clients. The firm’s advisor-driven model with a high level of support and attention creates an efficient and customer-centric experience that is a breath of fresh air,” said Brisiel. “The opportunity to join an experienced team of knowledgeable advisors, combined with the firm’s commitment to clients, allows me to provide the sound advice and goal-driven strategies that clients deserve.”
Brisiel brings over 22 years of financial services industry experience to his role as first vice president, wealth management. He began his career in 2002 and most recently served as a financial advisor during a 20-year tenure at Arvest Wealth Management. Brisiel is a Certified Wealth Strategist and holds an undergraduate degree in accounting from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville.
About Raymond James Advisor Select
Advisor Select was introduced by Raymond James & Associates in 2004 to offer financial advisors a unique, turn-key platform that provides many of the benefits of independence, but without some of the administrative burdens associated with being fully independent. Advisor Select advisors have the freedom to select their office location, the ability to determine support personnel needs and compensation, and significant ownership and control over their branch’s P&L; Advisor Select advisors also have access to Raymond James’ full offering of employee benefits as well as the firm’s back office support services such as accounting, financial reporting and human resources.
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 8,800 financial advisors throughout the United States, Canada and overseas. Total client assets are approximately $1.48 trillion as of Jun. 30, 2024. Additional information is available at raymondjames.com.