Raymond James & Associates is a subsidiary of Raymond James Financial that traces its origins to 1962, when Bob James set out to build a different kind of financial services firm. The company serves individuals, businesses, and communities through a broad platform that includes wealth management, financial planning, investment banking, asset management, and related financial services. Raymond James describes its approach as combining personal connection with the scale, technology, and resources of an international firm, while its heritage remains centered on independence, integrity, conservative risk management, and client-first service.