Awards and Industry Recognition

** The Forbes ranking of Best-In-State Wealth Advisors, developed by SHOOK Research, is based on an algorithm of qualitative criteria and quantitative data. Those advisors who are considered have a minimum of seven years of experience, and the algorithm weighs factors like revenue trends, AUM, compliance records, industry experience and those who encompass best practices in their practices and approach to working with clients. Portfolio performance is not a criteria due to varying client objectives and lack of audited data. In 2020, out of approximately 32,000 nominations, more than 4, 000 advisors received the award. In 2019, out of 29,334 advisors nominated by their firms, 3,477 received the award. In 2018, roughly 21,138 advisors nominated by their firms, 2,213 received the award. This ranking is not indicative of an advisor’s future performance, is not an endorsement, and may not be representative of an individual client’s experience. Neither Raymond James nor any of its financial advisors or RIA firms pay a fee in exchange for this award/rating. Raymond James is not affiliated with Forbes or Shook Research, LLC. Please visit https://www.forbes.com/best-in-state-wealth-advisors for more info.

*** The Forbes ranking of America’s Top 1,000 Women Wealth Advisors, developed by SHOOK Research, is based on an algorithm of qualitative and quantitative data, rating thousands of wealth advisors with a minimum of 7 years of experience and weighing factors like revenue trends, AUM, compliance records, industry experience and best practices learned through telephone and in-person interviews. Portfolio performance is not a criteria due to varying client objectives and lack of audited data. Research Summary (as of April 2019): 32,000 nominations were received based on thresholds (9,654 women) and 1,000 won. For the 2019 award, 29,334 nominations were received, based on thresholds (7,826 women). 10,681 Advisors were invited to complete the online survey. 9,341 Advisors were interviewed by telephone. 1,925 Advisors were interviewed in-person at the Advisors' location. This ranking is not indicative of advisor’s future performance, is not an endorsement, and may not be representative of individual clients’ experience. Neither Forbes nor Shook receives a fee in exchange for rankings. Raymond James is not affiliated with Forbes or Shook Research, LLC. Please visit https://www.forbes.com/top-women-advisors/#28abc5bd51f4 for more info.

Working Mother Top Wealth Adviser Moms Research Summary as of:

• July 2017: 19,616 Advisor nominations were received, 4,486 Advisors were invited to complete the online survey. 4,591 Advisors were interviewed by telephone. 893 Advisors were interviewed in-person at the Advisors' location. Final list of the top 200 Advisors was then compiled based upon the quantitative criteria.
• Oct., 2018: From a total universe of 300,000 advisors, 26,000 nominations were received  of which approximately 20% (5,200) were women and less than half (< 2,600) at the time were mothers with children under the age of 18 and living at home. A final list of the top 300 Advisors was then compiled based upon the quantitative criteria. 
• March, 2019: From a total universe of 300,000 advisors,  30,691 nominations were received, of which approximately 20% (6,000) were women and less than half (< 3,000) at the time were mothers with children under the age of 21 and living at home. A final list of the top 400 advisors was then compiled based upon the quantitative criteria. 
• March, 2020: From a total universe of 300,000 advisors,  32,350 nominations were received, of which approximately 20% (6,600) were women and less than a quarter (1,238) at the time were mothers with children under the age of 21 and living at home. A final list of the top 500 advisors was then compiled based upon the quantitative criteria.

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