Raymond James welcomes financial advisors managing $280 million in assets in Tampa, Florida
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Raymond James recently welcomed financial advisors James “Jim” Warren III and Susan “Susie” Hite to Raymond James & Associates (RJA) – the firm’s employee advisor channel – in Tampa, Florida, according to Bert White, Florida regional director for RJA. The advisor duo will join RJA’s existing Tampa office, led by branch manager Chuck Curtis.
Warren and Hite join Raymond James from Wells Fargo Advisors, where they previously managed approximately $280 million in client assets. Together, they operate as Warren Hite Family Wealth Advisors of Raymond James.
“Raymond James has grown to international prominence, competing very effectively by employing the latest technology, research and client protection strategies while retaining the personal and individually focused approach to financial consulting and wealth management,” said Warren, senior vice president, investments.
“With our practice and the firm’s headquarters both located in the Tampa Bay area, we are fortunate to have direct access to firm leaders, subject matter experts and service areas whose ‘can-do’ attitude permeates the company’s culture,” said Hite, vice president, investments. “Raymond James values the relationships advisors have with clients and provides the support needed to address the entire spectrum of client financial needs.”
Warren has more than 26 years of experience in commercial banking and more than 30 years in investment research. Hite has been serving the financial needs of high net worth and ultra-high net worth families for more than 35 years. Both advisors began their investment careers in 1991 with Smith Barney (later to become Citigroup, and eventually Morgan Stanley through multiple mergers). In 2010, they joined Wells Fargo Advisors, where they remained for 11 years before transitioning to Raymond James.
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 $1.15 trillion. Additional information is available at raymondjames.com.