Raymond James welcomes Arkansas financial advisor managing over $150 million
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Raymond James recently welcomed financial advisor Thomas “Tombo” Watts to Raymond James Financial Services (RJFS) – the firm’s independent advisor channel – according to Kirk Bell, Central division director for RJFS.
Watts, alongside client service associate Stormie Griffith, is based in El Dorado, Arkansas, where he provides personalized financial planning and wealth management services to a variety of clients. Previously, he was affiliated with Edward Jones, where he managed more than $150 million in client assets.
“Raymond James provides the freedom and culture to enable me to serve my clients and run my practice as I see fit. I’m also confident that the high-quality capabilities and home office support will add to my clients’ experience as I continue to partner with them to help achieve their financial goals,” said Watts.
Watts offers his clients more than 30 years of industry experience, backed by his designation as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional. A graduate of the University of Arkansas, he also holds a bachelor's degree in accounting.
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 8,800 financial advisors throughout the United States, Canada and overseas. Total client assets are approximately $1.57 trillion as of Sept. 30, 2024. Additional information is available at raymondjames.com.
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