Raymond James welcomes financial advisor team managing approximately $315 million in client assets
Advisor team opens the firm’s newest employee advisor branch in Ruston, Louisiana
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Raymond James welcomed financial advisors Bobby Conville, Jr. and Earl Smith to Raymond James & Associates (RJA) – the firm’s employee advisor channel – in Ruston, Louisiana – according to Chris Davitt, Western regional director for RJA. Together with Ruth Best, senior registered client service associate, the advisors mark RJA’s first office location in Ruston, Louisiana.
Conville and Smith join from Wells Fargo Advisors, where they previously managed approximately $315 million in client assets. They operate as Conville, Smith and Associates Wealth Management of Raymond James.
“It is refreshing to be a part of Raymond James because it truly stands apart from the rest of the financial services industry,” said Conville, managing director. “It is a firm that cares as much for our clients as we do. Raymond James encourages each team member to put every client first. They allow us the freedom to work with our clients and align with their goals, all while providing the tools and technology to succeed at those goals. It is a great place to serve our clients, and why, after several years of careful thought, we have decided to locate Conville, Smith and Associates Wealth Management under their umbrella. We are excited to be at Raymond James.”
Conville has been in the financial services industry for nearly 30 years, all with Wells Fargo and its predecessor A.G. Edwards. He graduated from Louisiana Tech University with a Bachelor of Science. Smith, associate vice president, Investments, has 10 years of industry experience at Wells Fargo. He is a graduate of Louisiana State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in business management.
”We are excited to expand in Ruston with the addition of Bobby, Earl and Ruth to the Raymond James family,” said Jude Huval, RJA Louisiana Complex manager. “They share our core beliefs and values in providing comprehensive wealth management to clients, along with our vision for growth in the region.”
About Raymond James & Associates
Raymond James & Associates, Inc., member New York Stock Exchange/SIPC, which has built a national reputation for more than 58 years as a leader in financial planning for individuals, corporations and municipalities, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE-RJF), a leading diversified financial services company with approximately 8,300 financial advisors throughout the United States, Canada and overseas. Total client assets are $1.13 trillion. Additional information is available at raymondjames.com.