founded in 1962 and a public company since 1983, raymond james is a florida-based diversified holding company providing financial services to individuals, corporations and municipalities through its subsidiary companies engaged primarily in investment and financial planning, in addition to capital markets and asset management. the firm's stock is traded on the new york stock exchange (rjf). through its three broker/dealer subsidiaries, raymond james financial has approximately 6,600 financial advisors serving in excess of 2.7 million client accounts in more than 2,700 locations throughout the united states, canada and overseas. total client assets are approximately $504 billion. raymond james has been recognized nationally for its community support and corporate philanthropy. the company has been ranked as one of the best in the country in customer service, as a great place to work and as a national leader in support of the arts.