Raymond James Advances Asset Management and Practice Management Advisor Support with Leadership Appointments
Raymond James (RJF) announces two key leadership appointments to enhance its asset management and practice management support for financial advisors. Doug Brigman will become president of Asset Management Services (AMS) effective October 1, 2025, succeeding Erik Fruland who is retiring after 34 years. Brigman, a company veteran since 2008, will lead the advancement of the firm's fee-based platform.
Additionally, Michelle Lynch has been appointed as senior vice president of Practice Management and Growth Consulting, effective May 5, 2025. In this newly created role, Lynch will oversee support for advisors' business lifecycle, from practice building through succession planning. Lynch, who joined the firm in 2004, currently serves as Tampa Bay complex manager overseeing nearly 20 Raymond James branches.
Raymond James (RJF) annuncia due importanti nomine dirigenziali per migliorare il supporto nella gestione patrimoniale e nella gestione delle pratiche per i consulenti finanziari. Doug Brigman diventerà presidente dei Servizi di Gestione Patrimoniale (AMS) a partire dal 1 ottobre 2025, succedendo a Erik Fruland che si ritira dopo 34 anni. Brigman, un veterano dell'azienda dal 2008, guiderà l'avanzamento della piattaforma a pagamento dell'azienda.
Inoltre, Michelle Lynch è stata nominata vicepresidente senior della Gestione delle Pratiche e della Consulenza alla Crescita, con effetto dal 5 maggio 2025. In questo nuovo ruolo, Lynch supervisionerà il supporto per il ciclo di vita aziendale dei consulenti, dalla costruzione della pratica alla pianificazione della successione. Lynch, che è entrata in azienda nel 2004, attualmente ricopre il ruolo di manager del complesso di Tampa Bay, supervisionando quasi 20 filiali di Raymond James.
Raymond James (RJF) anuncia dos nombramientos clave en el liderazgo para mejorar su gestión de activos y el apoyo en la gestión de prácticas para asesores financieros. Doug Brigman se convertirá en presidente de Servicios de Gestión de Activos (AMS) a partir del 1 de octubre de 2025, sucediendo a Erik Fruland, quien se retira después de 34 años. Brigman, un veterano de la empresa desde 2008, liderará el avance de la plataforma basada en comisiones de la firma.
Además, Michelle Lynch ha sido nombrada vicepresidenta senior de Gestión de Prácticas y Consultoría de Crecimiento, con efecto a partir del 5 de mayo de 2025. En este nuevo rol, Lynch supervisará el apoyo durante el ciclo de vida empresarial de los asesores, desde la construcción de la práctica hasta la planificación de la sucesión. Lynch, quien se unió a la firma en 2004, actualmente se desempeña como gerente del complejo de Tampa Bay, supervisando casi 20 sucursales de Raymond James.
레이먼드 제임스 (RJF)는 재무 상담사를 위한 자산 관리 및 실무 관리 지원을 강화하기 위해 두 명의 주요 리더십 임명을 발표했습니다. 더그 브리그맨은 2025년 10월 1일부터 자산 관리 서비스 (AMS) 사장으로 취임하며, 34년을 근무한 에릭 프룬란의 뒤를 잇게 됩니다. 2008년부터 회사에서 근무한 브리그맨은 회사의 수수료 기반 플랫폼의 발전을 이끌게 됩니다.
또한, 미셸 린치는 2025년 5월 5일부터 실무 관리 및 성장 컨설팅의 수석 부사장으로 임명되었습니다. 이 새로 만들어진 역할에서 린치는 상담사의 비즈니스 생애 주기를 지원하는 업무를 감독하며, 실무 구축부터 승계 계획까지 포함됩니다. 2004년에 회사에 합류한 린치는 현재 거의 20개의 레이먼드 제임스 지점을 감독하는 탬파 베이 복합체 관리자 역할을 맡고 있습니다.
Raymond James (RJF) annonce deux nominations clés à la direction pour renforcer son soutien en gestion d'actifs et en gestion de pratiques pour les conseillers financiers. Doug Brigman deviendra président des Services de Gestion d'Actifs (AMS) à partir du 1er octobre 2025, succédant à Erik Fruland qui prend sa retraite après 34 ans. Brigman, un vétéran de l'entreprise depuis 2008, dirigera l'avancement de la plateforme basée sur les frais de l'entreprise.
De plus, Michelle Lynch a été nommée vice-présidente senior de la Gestion de Pratiques et du Conseil en Croissance, à compter du 5 mai 2025. Dans ce nouveau rôle, Lynch supervisera le soutien pour le cycle de vie des affaires des conseillers, de la création de pratiques à la planification de la succession. Lynch, qui a rejoint l'entreprise en 2004, occupe actuellement le poste de responsable du complexe de Tampa Bay, supervisant près de 20 agences Raymond James.
Raymond James (RJF) kündigt zwei wichtige Führungspositionen an, um die Unterstützung im Bereich Vermögensverwaltung und Praxismanagement für Finanzberater zu verbessern. Doug Brigman wird am 1. Oktober 2025 Präsident der Vermögensverwaltungsdienste (AMS) und folgt auf Erik Fruland, der nach 34 Jahren in den Ruhestand geht. Brigman, der seit 2008 im Unternehmen ist, wird die Weiterentwicklung der gebührenbasierten Plattform des Unternehmens leiten.
Zusätzlich wurde Michelle Lynch zur Senior Vice President für Praxismanagement und Wachstumsberatung ernannt, mit Wirkung zum 5. Mai 2025. In dieser neu geschaffenen Rolle wird Lynch die Unterstützung für den Lebenszyklus der Beratergeschäfte überwachen, von der Praxisgründung bis zur Nachfolgeplanung. Lynch, die 2004 in das Unternehmen eintrat, ist derzeit als Managerin des Tampa Bay-Komplexes tätig und leitet fast 20 Filialen von Raymond James.
- Strategic leadership appointments strengthen asset management and practice management divisions
- Creation of new senior VP position focused on advisor business lifecycle support
- Internal promotion demonstrates strong succession planning
- Loss of 34-year veteran executive Erik Fruland through retirement
The firm announced the appointment of both Doug Brigman to president of Asset Management Services and Michelle Lynch to senior vice president, Practice Management and Growth Consulting
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., April 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Raymond James is bolstering its commitment to deliver a best-in-class platform for financial advisors in support of their clients with the announcement of two leadership appointments. The firm’s holistic approach emphasizes both superior resources and investment strategies, as well as development support for advisors through each phase of establishing, growing and capitalizing on their businesses.
Effective October 1, 2025, Doug Brigman will be appointed to the role of president, Asset Management Services (AMS), succeeding Erik Fruland in preparation for his planned retirement after more than 34 years of service at the firm. As president of the division, Brigman will lead the advancement of the firm’s fee-based platform, focused on investment solution strategies, world-class consultation and service excellence for supporting financial advisors, according to Scott Curtis, chief operating officer of Raymond James Financial.
A leader at the firm since 2008, Brigman currently heads the AMS research, regional consulting and administrative teams as chief administrative officer. Previously, he served as the president of Raymond James Insurance Group, Tampa Bay complex manager, head of Fiduciary Services, leader of the PCG Planning and Strategy team and director of the PCG cash management and lending department. In addition to being a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, he earned an MBA from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business.
“With deep appreciation for Erik’s years of service and outstanding leadership, the Asset Management Services team is well-positioned for its next phase of development under Doug’s leadership. We remain committed to providing a premier platform for financial advisors to recommend professionally managed, diversified portfolios at scale, increasing their capacity for client-facing activities. As an established and highly respected leader at the firm, Doug is an ideal fit to continue advancing the wide range of advisory resources and solutions available to advisors,” said Curtis.
“It’s an honor to be chosen to lead the highly talented and credentialed team within Asset Management Services and to build on Erik’s many years of thoughtful leadership,” said Brigman. “I look forward to leveraging my breadth of experience at the firm to enhance collaboration among internal business units and support the growth of an evolving advisory platform to further empower advisors.”
Asset Management Services at Raymond James provides professionally managed portfolio options for individual and institutional investors, with choices across a spectrum of strategies and risk profiles. Researchers conduct due diligence on separately managed accounts, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and other investment vehicles to support advisors with manager selection, asset allocation and portfolio construction.
The firm additionally announced the appointment of Michelle Lynch to the position of senior vice president, Practice Management and Growth Consulting, effective May 5, 2025. In this newly created role, Lynch will head the enhancement of support for the entire business lifecycle of financial advisors, from building and growing their practice through business succession.
“One of the most important value propositions we offer current and prospective advisors is our singular focus on helping them build and grow their unique businesses according to their needs and those of their clients,” Lynch said. “Our advisor partners are among the most talented and driven in the industry, and I am thrilled by the opportunity to leverage my experience to help them achieve their goals and vision for their practices.”
Lynch currently serves as Tampa Bay complex manager, leading nearly 20 Raymond James branches in the Tampa Bay area to help guide the management and growth of their businesses. Since joining the firm in 2004, she has led several teams and functions including as a director of Marketing and vice president of PCG Sales, while also serving as vice president of the Network for Women Financial Advisors. Her professional expertise is backed by an MBA from the Emory University Goizueta Business School.
“Doug and Michelle are both exemplary leaders who have not only demonstrated a deep understanding of the financial services profession, but also possess first-hand experience and appreciation for the day-to-day business challenges and opportunities faced by financial advisors. I’m confident that the rich insights and relationships they bring to their respective roles will serve as a catalyst for growth across our support platforms for advisors,” said Tash Elwyn, Private Client Group president.
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