Raymond James Hires Equity Research Analyst Olivia Tong

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Raymond James has hired Olivia Tong as a managing director and senior research analyst in the firm’s Equity Research division. Tong will cover companies in the consumer household, personal care products and beauty spaces. Tong joins Raymond James after 19 years with Bank of America. She is a CFA charter holder and is based in New York City.

“I am very pleased to welcome Olivia to our team as we deepen our footprint in the consumer space,” said Brian Alexander, senior managing director and director of Equity Research. “Olivia’s experience, deep domain expertise and client-first approach will continue to set us apart as one of the premier research providers.”

“We are only beginning to see how consumer product companies are evolving and responding to changing consumer demand and preferences,” said Tong. “This is a unique time and I look forward to helping clients understand this evolution by sharing insights gained from nearly 20 years of experience and deep industry contacts.”

About Raymond James Financial, Inc.

Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF) is a leading diversified financial services company providing private client group, capital markets, asset management, banking and other services to individuals, corporations and municipalities. The company has approximately 8,300 financial advisors. Total client assets are $1.09 trillion. Public since 1983, the firm is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol RJF. Additional information is available at www.raymondjames.com.