Who Is Raymond James?

That’s a question many Super Bowl XLIII fans asked as they entered Raymond James Stadium.

While many may have guessed the stadium was named after a football player, coach or perhaps a former Tampa dignitary, the name actually comes from the result of the 1962 merger of two financial service companies, one run by Robert A. James and the other by Edward Raymond.

Raymond James was incorporated as Robert A. James Investments in 1962. In 1964, Raymond and Associates merged into Robert A. James Investments – and the firm of Raymond James & Associates was formed.

Behind the Stadium's Name

Raymond James has been dedicated to providing customized service and meeting its clients’ diverse financial needs since its founding in 1962.

From its very beginnings, Raymond James was designed to be a different kind of financial services firm. In an era when most of its competitors focused solely on buying and selling stocks or mutual funds, Raymond James was committed to financial planning for the individual.

Advisors based their investment recommendations not on hot stocks or short-term market trends, but on a full understanding of each client’s situation and goals. That planning-focused approach fosters well-informed choices and dedication to client service, both of which have been hallmarks of Raymond James since its beginning.

Investors welcomed that approach. During more than 45 years, Raymond James, with international headquarters in St. Petersburg, Florida, has grown into a highly regarded firm, with more than 5,000 advisors serving 1.8 million accounts in approximately 2,200 locations worldwide. Client assets total approximately $183 billion, of which approximately $28 billion are managed by the firm's asset management subsidiaries.

Over the years, the firm has become an internationally recognized leader in the investment industry, while its commitment to our clients and their financial well-being remains as strong as ever.

Traded on the New York Stock Exchange (RJF), Raymond James is a multinational company with distinct business units that serve a variety of clients, from individuals and small business owners to municipalities and major corporations.

The company has held the naming rights to the stadium since it opened in 1998, and will continue as the named sponsor through at least 2015. Raymond James also sponsors other sporting events, including several major tennis tournaments.

Learn more about the firm at raymondjames.com.

Raymond James & The Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Teaming up to Help Others

Raymond James believes in giving back to the communities in which its associates live and work. A leader in this regard, Raymond James has been recognized for its philanthropy and community support by such organizations as the National Business Committee for the Arts and the United Way of Tampa Bay. The company is also actively involved with other charitable organizations, with specific focus on education and the arts. In addition, Raymond James associates are generous with their funds, their time and their leadership. Many are involved in organizations across the country, from civic clubs and schools, to chambers of commerce and social service organizations.

During the football season, Raymond James and the Buccaneers team up for two charitable programs: Kicking for Kids and Sack Hunger.

Kicking For Kids

This season marks the 10th year of combining the Buccaneers’ on-field success with a commitment to helping children in NFL cities around the country through the Kicking for Kids program.

For every field goal completed during a regular or postseason game, Raymond James contributes $500 to a children’s hospital in the city where the kick is made. Field goal or not, the company contributes a min

In 2007 and 2008, representatives from the Buccaneers organization, together with Raymond James financial advisors, traveled to several hospitals in the Tampa Bay area to visit patients and present the contributions.

Since its inception, the Raymond James Kicking for Kids program has raised more than $164,500 for children’s hospitals in U.S. cities where the Buccaneers have played.

Sack Hunger

For the past five years, Raymond James and the Glazer Family Foundation have worked to “Sack Hunger” by stocking Tampa Bay area food banks before the Thanksgiving holiday.

This effort has collected more than 108 tons of nonperishable food items for families through special drives, as well as game-day collections.

This year’s annual Sack Hunger game day food drive will be held on November 22, 2009, prior to the Buccaneers vs. New Orleans game.

The Tom and Mary James/Raymond James Financial Art Collection

A deep appreciation for the arts permeates Raymond James’ culture and is reflected at the firm’s corporate headquarters, where more than 1,800 works of art, part of the Tom and Mary James/Raymond James Financial Art Collection, are on display.

A virtual tour of some of the art collection is available at raymondjames.com, and onsite tours can also be arranged.

In addition to sponsoring several art shows each year, the firm is also a major supporter of the Florida Orchestra. It is committed to ensuring that creative expression remains a central part of the Tampa Bay landscape.

The firm has long supported the American Stage Theatre Company through ongoing sponsorship. That support has continued as the group built and moved into a new theater in downtown St. Petersburg – the Raymond James Theatre. The company hopes its actions will help encourage others – corporations and individuals – to support not only live theater, but all forms of artistic expression.

Raymond James is also a major sponsor of the renowned Raymond James Gasparilla Festival of Arts.

“The Invocation,” a bronze sculpture by Buck McCain, is part of the Tom and Mary James/Raymond James Financial Art Collection and is featured outside the Raymond James Financial Center in St. Petersburg.

Key Facts: Raymond James Financial, Inc.

Description	Raymond James is a diversified financial services holding company. Based in Florida, its subsidiaries are engaged primarily in investment and financial planning, investment banking, asset management, and retail and commercial banking.
Address	880 Carillon Parkway, St. Petersburg, Florida, 33716
Website	www.raymondjames.com
Founded	August 16, 1962
Chairman	Thomas A. James
Ticker Symbol	RJF
Exchange Listing	New York Stock Exchange

The Raymond James Financial Center, the firm’s international headquarters, is situated on 60 acres in northwest St. Petersburg, right in the heart of the Tampa Bay area.

The Raymond James Pledge

We, the associates of Raymond James, commit our energies, intellect and knowledge to attaining the financial objectives of our clients by providing the highest possible level of service and delivering superior investment alternatives. We believe that putting the financial well-being of our clients first ultimately serves the best interests of our shareholders, our communities and ourselves. Remaining responsive to the needs of our clients in a financial environment characterized by constant change is our continuing challenge.

Raymond James Accolades

Raymond James' dedication to its clients is reflected in the recognition it continues to receive from its peers as well as from the media.

The following are a few examples of recent accolades the firm has received. Learn more at
Raymond James In The News.