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A Proud Canadian Legacy

While the Raymond James name has been in Canada for 25 years, we can trace our roots back by 170 years to when our predecessor firms started advising clients in pre-confederation Canada. Over that time, we've grown into a proudly Canadian team of 2,000 associates and 520 independent advisors, managing C$100 billion in client assets across more than 165 locations.

Our legacy in Canada

Raymond James Ltd. (RJL) proudly stands as Canada’s largest independent financial services firm—dedicated to helping Canadians turn their dreams into reality and build lasting legacies for generations. We are firmly committed to our values of putting clients first, thinking long-term, acting with integrity and valuing independence.

As a firm, we were founded on the idea of goals-based financial planning, at a time when other firms were simply buying and selling stocks or mutual funds. This continues to resonate today, where our advisors deliver unbiased, personalized advice that serves clients more effectively than institutions tied to traditional bank ownership.

  • 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. We have been operating as RJL since 2001, however, our heritage in Canada goes back over 175 years to predecessor firms that continue to shape who we are today. 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 8,800 financial advisors and 19,000 associates worldwide.
    • US$1.77 trillion in client assets under administration worldwide.
    • US$33.24 billion market capitalization.
    • A dedicated privacy office and cyber threat centre.

    In Canada

    • We manage C$101 billion in client assets across more than 168 offices, have 525 independent advisors and over 2,000 associates.
    • 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.
    • Raymond James Canada Foundation was established in 2012 and has donated more than C$13 million to various initiatives.
    • We are a sponsor of Rugby Canada with a focus on empowering women to succeed, including programs to help team members pursue career opportunities in wealth management following their athletic careers.
    • A member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund and regulated by the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO).

    *Statistics as of quarter-end December 31, 2025.

  • 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.

    Recent Accolades

    • 2025: Best WorkplacesTM - Canada’s Most Trusted Executive Teams, For Women & For Mental Wellness
    • 2025: Highly rated across all categories of the Investment Executive Brokerage Report
    • 2024: For the third year in a row, RJL was proud to receive the SPi Canada Award for “Best Independent Dealer”
    • 2023: Raymond James Trust (Canada) and Solus Trust Company Limited Complete Merger Combination Creates Canada’s Leading Independent Trust Services Firm

  • Our business is people and their financial well-being. We are committed to helping individuals, corporations, and municipalities achieve their unique goals while developing and supporting successful professionals and helping our communities prosper.

  • We put clients first. If we do what’s right for our clients, the firm will do well, and we’ll all benefit.

    We act with integrity. We put others above self and what’s right above what’s easy. We believe doing well and doing good aren’t mutually exclusive.

    We think long-term. We act responsibly, taking a conservative approach that translates into a strong, stable firm for clients, advisors, associates, and shareholders.

    We value independence. We respect autonomy, celebrate individuality and welcome diverse perspectives while encouraging collaboration and innovation.

The essence of investment management is the management of risks, not the management of returns.
Benjamin Graham