Raymond James recruits Ronice Barlow as Chief Operating Officer of its Independent Contractor Division
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Raymond James today welcomed Ronice Barlow to the firm as she assumes the newly created role of chief operating officer of the Independent Contractor Division (ICD). Barlow now leads a team of experienced professionals to help deliver enhanced offerings and strategy to support regional leadership as they attract, retain and empower ongoing business growth for independent financial advisors, according to Shannon Reid, president of ICD.
With 30 years of financial services industry experience, Barlow most recently served as senior vice president, senior strategic sales director for the US Wealth division of Franklin Templeton. Throughout her tenure, she has provided executive leadership across a variety of functions focused on anticipating client needs, driving strategic initiatives and leveraging analytics to identify development opportunities.
“Ronice is an exciting addition to our ICD leadership team, where I’m confident she will leverage her extensive experience and proven track record to refine business strategies, enable more dynamic independent advisor support and streamline internal processes,” said Reid. “Together, we will work to inspire and empower the world’s best independent financial professionals by providing the resources and support vital to their long-term success.”
The Independent Contractor Division at Raymond James offers advisors the autonomy of business ownership, backed by the firm’s large-scale capabilities and time-tested strength and stability. Advisors enjoy complete control over their business while leveraging the firm’s advanced and fully integrated technology platform, robust wealth planning and asset management products, full service marketing support, tailored banking and lending, trust services and more.
“I’m honored to join Raymond James, where the firm is preceded by its sterling industry reputation as a place where advisors can find their own unique combination of independence and support to thrive. Under Shannon’s leadership, and in partnership with both local and home office professionals, I look forward to championing this next phase of growth for ICD,” said Barlow.
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 financial advisors throughout the United States, Canada and overseas. Total client assets are approximately $1.58 trillion as of Feb. 28, 2025. Additional information is available at raymondjames.com.