Austin Brown

Business Development Associate

Austin began his career at Raymond James in 2017. As a portfolio specialist within Asset Management Services, he worked with advisors to grow their fee-based business by utilizing the firm’s managed solutions. As a trusted consultant, he helped advisors streamline their practices and deliver unique strategies to their clients. Austin holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst® certification, administered by Investments and Wealth Institute and taught in conjunction with Yale University. He also holds the Series 7 and 66 licenses.

His current position involves coordinating recruiting activities with the consultants in his division. These activities involve everything from an advisor’s initial due diligence to the final commitment and joining – all done with the ultimate goal of ensuring a smooth progression throughout the process.

Austin grew up in eastern Pennsylvania. As a Division I student-athlete playing football he graduated from the University of Maine with a Bachelor of Science in finance and a concentration in entrepreneurship. Austin settled in Tampa Bay with his fiancée, Kaitlyn, and his dog, Tucker. He takes full advantage of the outdoors by golfing, biking and gardening. A goal of Austin’s is to visit every national park.

Investments & Wealth Institute™(The Institute) is the owner of the certification marks “CIMA” and “Certified Investment Management Analyst.” Use of CIMA and/or Certified Investment Management Analyst signifies that the user has successfully completed The Institute’ s initial and ongoing credentialing requirements for investment management professionals.