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In The News & Press Releases

2025

September 25, 2025 - Raymond James Ltd. Expands into Manitoba with the Acquisition of Three Leading Winnipeg Teams bringing over $1B in client assets.
June 25, 2025 - Raymond James Ltd. Announces Strategic Investment in Next-Generation Wealth Management Platform
February 25, 2025 - Raymond James Financial appoints Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer to drive innovation and AI business solutions.
February 14, 2025 - Raymond James Ltd. Announces New Home for our Saskatoon Office.

2024

December 2, 2024 - Raymond James Ltd. Announces New Home for our Kelowna Office
November 22, 2024 - Raymond James Congratulates 2024 Woman of Distinction Award Winner Neela White
September 12, 2024 - Raymond James and Conquest Planning Join Forces to Empower Canadian Investors with Personalized Advice
September 3, 2024 - Raymond James is Proud to be an Official Partner of Rugby Canada and the Presenting Sponsor of Canada’s U20 Women’s Rugby Team
June 10, 2024 - Raymond James Ltd. Welcomes Michelle Connolly, CPA, CA, TEP, FEA, CFP as Head of Financial Planning and Insurance Solutions
May 24, 2024 - Raymond James Recruitment Momentum Continues as the Edmonton Branch Welcomes Eric Falkenberg-Poetz and Michael Pidhirniak
May 2, 2024 - Raymond James Ltd. ranked second in the J.D Power 2024 Canada Full-Service Investor Satisfaction Study
March 20, 2024 - Raymond James Financial Names Paul Shoukry President and CEO Successor, Announces Additional Key Leadership Changes
February 21, 2024 - Raymond James Welcomes Robert Sutherland as Managing Director, Head of Real Estate to the Equity Capital Markets Team
February 1, 2024 - Raymond James names Samantha Ouimet as Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications & Marketing

2023

September 1, 2023 - Raymond James Trust (Canada) and Solus Trust Company Limited Complete Merger Combination Creates Canada’s Leading Independent Trust Services Firm
June 13, 2023 - Raymond James Ltd. named to the 2023 Best Workplaces in Financial Services and Insurance™ list in Canada by Great Place to Work
May 16, 2023 - Raymond James Ltd. Welcomes Neil Linsdell as Head of Investment Strategy in Canada
February 8, 2023 - Raymond James Announces Angela Lihnakis as Senior Branch Manager for the Firm’s Montreal Corporate Branch
January 24, 2023 - Raymond James Welcomes Richard Graham to Vancouver’s Cathedral Branch

2022

2021

December 6, 2021 - Raymond James Ltd. Chief Executive Officer Paul Allison Transitions From Head of Canadian Operations – Jamie Coulter Appointed Chief Executive Officer, Raymond James Ltd.
December 6, 2021 - Congratulations to Brianne Gardner for her Women in Capital Markets (WCM) Rising Star 2021 award
October 6, 2021 - d1g1t Announces Strategic Partnership with Raymond James Correspondent Services
October 5, 2021 - Raymond James Congratulates our 2021 Woman of Distinction – Trixie Rowein of Edmonton!
September 8, 2021 - Raymond James Ltd. Selects FactSet to Provide Market Data for Financial Advisors
August 26, 2021 - Raymond James Ltd. Announces the Appointment of Karen Hoffmann and Eddie Leschiutta to the Boards of Raymond James Trust (Canada) and Raymond James Trust (Québec) Ltd.
August 24, 2021 - Raymond James Ltd. Welcomes Jill Chua as Managing Director, Financial Institutions and Financial Technology
May 5, 2021 - Raymond James Ltd. Welcomes Onorio Lucchese as Managing Director and Head of Real Estate Investment Banking
April 6, 2021 - Raymond James Recruitment Momentum Continues – The 53rd Branch Welcomes Diana Dowhaluk
March 31, 2021 - Raymond James sponsored The Wealthy Life television show will now be seen across Canada on Global TV
March 10, 2021 - Raymond James Ltd., the Canadian arm of North American investment dealer Raymond James Financial Inc., today announced that Nadeem Kassam has been named Head of Investment Strategy, Private Client Group.
March 1, 2021 - Raymond James Strengthens Commitment to Technology Yong Kwon joins the firm as a Managing Director of Technology Investment Banking
February 16, 2021 - Raymond James named one of B.C's Top Employers for a Sixth Year
February 10, 2021 - Raymond James Names Marwan Kubursi Managing Director and Head of HealthCare and Technology
January 11, 2021 - Raymond James Strengthens Commitment to Canadian Energy Industry
January 6, 2021 - Raymond James Canada Launches Sustainability Investment Banking Group

2020

December 8, 2020 - Raymond James Announces New Kelowna Corporate Office Branch Manager
November 30, 2020 - Raymond James Recruitment Momentum Continues
November 5, 2020 - Raymond James Continues its Quebec Growth With a New Brossard Office
October 28, 2020 - Raymond James Financial reports fourth quarter and fiscal year 2020 results
September 23, 2020 - Raymond James Congratulates a Woman of Distinction – Tina Chow!
September 22, 2020 - Raymond James Ltd. Names Jennifer Hodgson to Lead Canadian Trust Operations
August 13, 2020 - Raymond James Strengthens Its Canadian Real Estate Sector Coverage: Brad Sturges Joins Canadian Research Team
July 29, 2020 - Raymond James Financial reports third quarter fiscal year 2020 results
July 16, 2020 - Raymond James Announces New Calgary Corporate Office Branch Manager
June 3, 2020 - Raymond James Recruitment Momentum Continues
June 1, 2020 - Raymond James Hires Scott Hudson as National Director, Wealth Management
May 22, 2020 - Message from Raymond James Chairman Emeritus Tom James
May 19, 2020 - Raymond James Hires Dion Degrand to Lead Calgary Investment Banking Team
April 29, 2020 - Raymond James Financial reports second quarter fiscal year 2020 results
April 28, 2020 - Raymond James acquires Canadian trust company, plans estate-planning division
April 28, 2020 - Raymond James Ltd. Announces Agreement to Acquire Oak Trust to Add Trust Services To Its Full Service Offering for Clients
April 20, 2020 - An Open Letter To Our Colleagues
April 13, 2020 - Raymond James Canada associates open hearts and wallets to support foodbanks and homeless
April 6, 2020 - Raymond James Enhances Diversified Financials Coverage With Addition of Stephen Boland to the Canadian Equity Research Team
March 17, 2020 - An Open Letter To Our Clients
February 25, 2020 - Raymond James Financial 2019 Annual Report
February 20, 2020 - Raymond James Ltd. Employee Recommended Workplace for 2020
February 20, 2020 - Raymond James named one of B.C's Top Employers for a Fifth Year

2019

December 3, 2019 - Raymond James Ltd. Deepens Wealth Management Leadership Team
September 25, 2019 - Raymond James Financial Reports August 2019 Operating Data
July 24, 2019 - Raymond James Financial Reports Fiscal Third Quarter 2019 Results
July 11, 2019 - Raymond James Strengthens Healthcare, Biotechnology, and Cannabis Research: Rahul Sarugaser Joins Canadian Team
May 6, 2019 - Raymond James Ltd. Announces Launch of Quebec Trust Company Subsidiary to Add Trust Company Services To Its Full Service Offering for Quebec Clients
April 30, 2019 - Raymond James strengthens its leadership with Montreal Branch Manager Appointment
March 1, 2019 - Raymond James Financial Reports First Quarterfiscal Year 2019 Results
February 21, 2019 - Raymond James named one of B.C’s Top Employers for a Fourth Year
February 8, 2019 - Raymond James Ltd. has been recognized as an Employee Recommended Workplace for 2019, as announced in the Globe and Mail.

2018

October 2, 2018 - Congratulations to our 2018 RJL Woman of Distinction - April Dorey!
September 28, 2018 - Paul Allison, Chairman and CEO, Raymond James Ltd., appointed chair of the board of Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC)
September 10, 2018 - Raymond James and Buduchnist Credit Union Wealth Management announce platform partnership
June 19, 2018 - Raymond James Continues to Strengthen Investment Banking Energy Services Expertise
March 7, 2018 - Prostate Cancer Foundation BC Announces The Raymond James Father's Day Walk Run
February 22, 2018 - Raymond James Named one of B.C.’s Top Employers

2017

December 19, 2017 - Drug Free Kids Canada welcomes Fasken Chairman Luc Béliveau and Sleep country CEO Dave Friesema to its Board of Directors
December 6, 2017 - Raymond James Partners with Umind.ca To Help Deliver Canada's Premiere Online Resource for Child & Youth Mental Health Care Professionals
October 17, 2017 - Raymond James Announces 2017 Women of Distinction Award Winners
August 1, 2017 - Youth Drug Prevention Efforts Save Society $315 Million Per Year According to a New Study by McGill University and Drug Free Kids Canada
July 25, 2017 - The Vikings are Coming to the Royal Ontario Museum
May 16, 2017 - Raymond James Recruitment Momentum Continues
April 26, 2017 - Raymond James Financial reports 2nd quarter fiscal 2017 results
April 26, 2017 - Prostate Cancer Foundation BC Announces Raymond James As Lead Sponsor for 2017 Father's Day Walk/Run
April 25, 2017 - Raymond James' banking arm reaches five-year milestone in Canada, surpassing $2 billion in loan commitments
April 20, 2017 - Raymond James Financial to Acquire Scout Investments and Reams Asset Management
March 13, 2017 - Raymond James Financial to join S&P 500
January 10, 2017 - Raymond James Ltd., announces two senior additions, Brian MacArthur and Farooq Hamed, to their Canadian Research team, significantly strengthening the firm's mining expertise