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Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF) generates frequent news across wealth management, asset management, capital markets and banking. This page aggregates RJF news coverage so readers can follow company announcements, strategic transactions and financial updates in one place.
Recent Raymond James news includes a definitive agreement to acquire Clark Capital Management Group, Inc., an asset management firm specializing in wealth‑focused solutions. Company releases explain that, following closing subject to customary conditions and regulatory approvals, Clark Capital is expected to maintain its brand and operate as an independent boutique investment manager within Raymond James Investment Management. Other news highlights the firm’s advisor recruiting and affiliation activity, such as new advisor teams joining Raymond James & Associates and Raymond James Financial Services, and partnerships with financial institutions through the Financial Institutions Division.
Investors and clients can also see coverage of Raymond James’ capital management decisions, including announcements about common and preferred stock dividends, common stock repurchase authorizations and the redemption of its Series B preferred stock and related depositary shares. Earnings releases provide updates on net revenues, net income, client assets under administration, financial assets under management, loan growth in the Bank segment and segment‑level performance in the Private Client Group, Capital Markets and Asset Management businesses.
By reviewing the RJF news feed on this page, users can monitor developments such as acquisitions, advisor movements, partnerships with banks and credit unions, capital actions and quarterly financial results as they are reported in company press releases and SEC‑related announcements.
Raymond James (NYSE:RJF) named Kirk Bell president of Raymond James Financial Services Independent Contractor Division, effective April 1, 2026. Bell joins the firm’s Senior Leadership Team and Private Client Group Executive Leadership Team to lead ICD’s advisor partnerships and growth efforts.
Bell succeeds Shannon Reid, who resigned in December, and RJFS Interim President David Sisemore will resume divisional leadership through fiscal year-end, then serve as consultant until his planned retirement in December 2026.
Raymond James Financial (NYSE: RJF) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.54 per share on February 19, 2026. The dividend is payable April 15, 2026 to shareholders of record as of April 1, 2026.
First Northern Bank (RJF) announced that First Northern Advisors has acquired Beacon Wealth Strategies, an independent advisory firm owned by Tom Cicchini. The deal transfers client relationships and increases First Northern's wealth management scale while preserving accounts with Raymond James for continuity.
Cicchini will join First Northern Advisors during a transition and is scheduled to retire on June 30, 2026. The firm says clients will receive continued personalized service from First Northern Advisors' team.
Raymond James (NYSE:RJF) advisor Lisa Detanna was ranked #1 in California on Forbes’ 2026 Top Women Wealth Advisors Best‑In‑State list on February 17, 2026.
With 30+ years’ experience, she leads the Global Wealth Solutions Group, providing family office services, investment management, legacy planning, and multigenerational guidance.
Lisa Detanna (RJF) was named to Forbes 2026 Top Women Wealth Advisors, a national ranking by Forbes and SHOOK Research. Detanna leads Raymond James’ Global Wealth Solutions Group in Beverly Hills, overseeing roughly 800 families and $4.4 billion in custodied assets, with over 30 years of industry experience.
The list assesses advisors using qualitative interviews, client retention, compliance, AUM, revenue contribution, and a proprietary impact metric.
Raymond James Financial (NYSE: RJF) reported fiscal Q1 2026 net revenues of $3.74B and net income available to common shareholders of $562M ($2.79 diluted EPS). The firm reached record client assets under administration of $1.77T and record Private Client Group fee-based assets of $1.04T.
Highlights include Domestic PCG net new assets of $30.8B (8.0% annualized), securities-based loans of $21.7B (+28% YoY), an 8% dividend increase to $0.54, and $400M of share repurchases during the quarter.
Raymond James (NYSE:RJf) launched a proprietary digital AI operations agent named Rai on Jan 27, 2026 to support operational decision‑making across firm knowledge bases.
Rai uses natural language processing and generative AI to provide curated answers, personalizes by user role and entitlements, and keeps human‑in‑the‑loop oversight. Following a pilot, Rai will be deployed to specific business units with an enterprise‑wide roll out planned in coming quarters. The firm cites >10,000 regular conversational AI users, ~3.2 million lines of AI‑generated code per month under developer oversight, and ongoing access to ChatGPT Enterprise and Microsoft Copilot. Raymond James said this builds on its $1.1 billion annual technology investment to scale secure AI capabilities.
Raymond James Financial (NYSE: RJF) announced its fiscal year 2026 quarterly earnings release and conference call schedule. Results will be released at approximately 4:15 p.m. ET with a live conference call at approximately 5:00 p.m. ET on the following dates: Q1 — January 28, 2026; Q2 — April 22, 2026; Q3 — July 22, 2026; Q4 and FY2026 — October 28, 2026.
Press releases, webcasts, presentation materials and dial-in details will be available at the company investor relations site and a replay of each webcast will be posted shortly after each event and remain available for 30 days.
Raymond James (NYSE:RJF) agreed to acquire Clark Capital Management Group, a Philadelphia-based asset manager with $46 billion in discretionary and non-discretionary assets. The deal, expected to close by the third calendar quarter of 2026, will place Clark Capital as an independent boutique within Raymond James Investment Management while retaining its brand and leadership. Closing is subject to customary conditions, including regulatory approvals. The partnership aims to broaden Raymond James Investment Management’s multi-boutique lineup and enhance advisor-focused distribution, product capabilities, and wealth planning services.
Raymond James (NYSE:RJF) released survey results (Apr 7-18, 2025) of 540 U.S. privately held business owners highlighting concentrated wealth and imminent ownership transitions.
Key findings: 88% plan to partially or fully transition their financial stake within 10 years, 56% within five years, and 85% already have a transition plan. 44% say their business comprises more than half their personal wealth. 85% expect needing additional growth capital; top sources considered include private equity (52%) and bank loans (50%).