Raymond James is one of North America's leading independent full-service investment dealers with an extensive presence across Canada and the United States. Raymond James Ltd. is the Canadian subsidiary of Raymond James Financial, Inc. Established in 1962, our parent firm made its initial public offering in 1983 and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange using the ticker symbol RJF.

Raymond James was founded on the principle of always putting the needs of clients first. Our predecessor companies in Canada were doing the same for more than 80 years, and our 3Macs division has a respected legacy of helping individuals and families with their wealth management needs going back to 1849. Today, this principle remains the foundation on which we continue to build our company.

Highlights

• A leading North American independent full-service investment firm with over 8,464 Financial Advisors in more than 3,000 locations worldwide.
• US$1.26 trillion in client assets under administration.
• Raymond James and its affiliates in Canada, Europe, and Latin America employ research analysts who cover 1,199 companies. Research analysts provide research coverage of consumer, energy, financial services, healthcare, industrial, mining & natural resources, real estate, technology & communications, and transportation and industrial services industries.

In Canada

• Raymond James Ltd. now sits at over 1,510 employees and agents, including 490 Financial Advisors in 156 branches across Canada, and corporate offices in Vancouver and Toronto.
• Our Equity Capital Markets team includes investment banking, institutional sales & trading and investment research professionals. Our institutional sales and trading professionals in Canada execute transactions for over 400 of North America's leading institutions.
• C$70.6 billion in client assets under administration.
• A member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund and regulated by the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC)

*Statistics as of quarter-end December 31, 2021.

We work hard to be recognized as Canada’s premier investment firm. We are dedicated to providing client satisfaction, award-winning equity research, strong asset management performance, long-term corporate stability and a unique culture focused on the success of our advisors and their clients. Ours is a commitment you won’t find everywhere.

Raymond James has gained international attention and accolades for their excellence from organizations such as StarMine, Fortune Magazine and Brendan Wood International.

Recent Achievements

• Raymond James has acquired a Canadian trust company to help clients with estate planning and settlement. The new division’s name is Raymond James Trust Services (Canada). A Quebec based trust services division was launched in 2019
• Recipient of the 2020 Employee Recommended Workplace award.
• Raymond James earned a score of 100 on the 2020 Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equity Index, resulting in our organization being recognized as a “Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality

Mission Statement

Our business is people and their financial well-being. Therefore, in the pursuit of our goals, we will conduct ourselves in accordance with the following precepts:

• Our clients always come first.
• We must provide the highest level of service with integrity.
• Assisting our clients in the attainment of their financial objectives is our most worthy enterprise.
• We must communicate with our clients clearly and frequently.
• Our investments and services must be of superior quality.
• Teamwork - cooperating with and providing assistance and support to our fellow associates - is fundamental to sustaining a quality work environment that nurtures opportunities for unparalleled service, personal growth and job satisfaction.
• Continuing education is necessary to maintain the timeliness of investment knowledge, tax law information and financial planning techniques.
• Innovation is requisite to our survival in a changing world.
• To emulate other members of our industry requires us to continue to work hard; to excel beyond our peers requires us to provide an even higher calibre of service to our clients.
• We must give something back to the communities in which we live and work.

Our trust services division offers fiduciary services to assist clients with a wide range of important needs like estate settlement, trust administration, and power of attorney services. Our professionals bring experience, expertise, and a client-focused approach to our trust service offerings for the clients of Raymond James. 

• RJ Trust Services PDF Brochure

At the Raymond James Canada Foundation, we understand your passion, determination, and commitment to make the world a better place. We also know that strategic charitable giving is an essential part of any successful financial plan. We offer a sophisticated and cost-effective investment vehicle designed to simplify philanthropy, so you can focus on what matters to you.

• RJ Charitable Giving PDF Brochure