Our group is fortunate to share offices with a team of Raymond James municipal fixed income professionals – an arrangement that has allowed us to develop a close working relationship between our two groups. We have ready access to and regularly collaborate with the fixed income team's experienced bond traders, allowing our clients to benefit from the insight and capabilities of local experts.

Headed up by Christopher Manown, the municipal fixed income team focuses on the sale and trade of municipal and taxable municipal bonds.


Christopher Manown

Vice President

Chris founded his municipal trading team in 1990. He is a vice president responsible for bond trading and underwriting in various Midwestern states including Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Prior to Raymond James, he spent nine years with Roney & Company and also worked for Thomson McKinnon.

A graduate of the University of Maryland, where he received a degree in aerospace engineering, Chris holds several industry credentials including Series 7, 24, 53 and 63 securities licenses.


Kathleen Alger

Municipal Trader

Kathleen joined the municipal trading team in 1990, and has worked with muni bonds since 1980. In her current role, Kathleen enjoys visiting branches and showing advisors new ways to help their clients. She holds Series 7, 52, 53 and 63 securities licenses and is currently studying business and marketing.

A Detroit native, Kathleen resides in St. Clair County with her husband, Robert. The couple has three children, Yvette, Robert and Nicholas. Kathleen is a past president of Bond Club of Detroit and enjoys spending her free time with family and friends.


Christina Webb

Municipal Trader

Christina also joined the municipal trading team in 1990. She holds Series 7, 63 and 53 securities licenses and is married with three children.


Michele Krause

Municipal Trader

Michele joined Raymond James in 2007 and holds Series 7 and 63 securities licenses. She is married with three children.