Raymond James Financial, founded in St. Petersburg, FL in 1962, is a diversified financial services holding company providing wealth management, investment banking, asset management, and institutional retirement plan services. Publicly traded (NYSE: RJF) and an S&P 500 component, the firm has roughly 19,500 employees. While primarily known for individual wealth management and brokerage, Raymond James also serves employers through retirement plan advisory and consulting services (401(k)/403(b) plan design, fiduciary guidance, and participant education).