Raymond James Financial, Inc. is a publicly traded financial services company headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida. Founded in 1962, the firm provides investment banking, wealth management, asset management, and banking services to individuals, corporations, and municipalities across the United States, Canada, and Europe. Raymond James operates through multiple segments, including Private Client Group, Capital Markets, Asset Management, and Banking. The company went public in 1983 and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol RJF. With a client-first approach and a history of consistent profitability, Raymond James manages over $1.6 trillion in client assets and employs professionals worldwide. Its growth strategy combines organic expansion with acquisitions, positioning it among the largest independent financial services firms in North America.