Raymond James welcomes Louisiana financial advisor managing over $312 million
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Raymond James recently welcomed financial advisor Davis Brister to Raymond James & Associates (RJA) – the firm's employee advisor channel – in Mandeville, Louisiana, according to Edward Sudzina, Southwest regional director for RJA.
Brister arrives from Merrill Lynch, where he managed over $312 million in client assets, and is joined by senior registered client service associate Margaret Arndt and client service associate Julie Stempel. As the Brister Advisory Group of Raymond James, they serve endowments and foundations, families, individuals, clients with sudden wealth and those in or nearing retirement as part of RJA’s Mandeville branch.
“We gravitated toward Raymond James for its culture, both at the home office and on the local level. The deeper we got into the due diligence process the more Raymond James felt like home,” said Brister. “The firm has adapted to modern times, while staying true to its roots in client-centric service and long-term thinking. I truly believe it offers the best of both worlds.”
Brister brings over 17 years of experience in the financial services industry to his role as senior vice president of investments, most recently serving at Merrill Lynch for 16 years. With an emphasis on client relationships, he believes communication is key to a successful partnership and enjoys guiding clients with personalized service to build financial confidence. Graduating from the University of Mississippi, he worked in broadcast journalism for eight years before transitioning to financial services.
“I am happy to welcome Davis to Raymond James. His focus on forming personable client relationships embodies the values that have become synonymous with the firm. He and his team make an excellent addition to our Southeastern presence,” said Sudzina.
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 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.