Abu Farukh
Managing Director
Senior Vice President, Investments
Financial Advisor
Wealth Management Specialist
Phone: 415-538-5719
abu.farukh@raymondjames.com
With 38 years of experience in wealth management, Abu has a passion for helping others by sharing the wisdom and insight he has gained during his long career as a financial services professional. To him, being a financial advisor is first and foremost about making wealth last, which is why he dedicates himself to helping clients avoid unnecessary risk and plan for the long term.
Abu began his wealth management career as a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley Dean Witter in 1979 and went on to serve as vice president, first vice president and senior vice president.
In 2005, he continued his career at Smith Barney, and joined Raymond James in 2012, attracted by the extensive resources and culture of independence the firm offers.
He earned a bachelor’s degree in finance and international business from University of San Francisco and completed the senior financial advisors coursework and certification at the Wharton School of Business. Active in the community, Abu has been a member of the Commonwealth Club of California and World Affairs Council since 1987.
Abu has lived in the San Francisco Bay Area for the past 40 years. Originally from Dhaka, Bangladesh, he moved to San Francisco in 1970 to attend college. Abu loves sports and enjoys going to basketball, baseball and football games. In addition, he enjoys traveling, going to jazz concerts and art museums.
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