Raymond James welcomes $340 million multigenerational advisor team in Colorado
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Raymond James recently welcomed financial advisors Keith Bryant, Christopher “Chris” Bryant and Carissa Henderson to Raymond James & Associates (RJA) – the firm’s employee advisor channel – in Denver, Colorado, according to Edward Sudzina, Western Gulf regional director for RJA.
The father-son-daughter advisor team operates as Bryant Wealth Management of Raymond James and is joined by senior registered client service associates Liza DePinto and Becky Jones. As part of RJA’s Rocky Mountain complex, managed by Robert Eckert, the team offers clients personalized financial planning and wealth management services. The advisors previously managed approximately $340 million in client assets at RBC Capital Markets.
“Through this transition process it became clear that Raymond James is an obvious fit for our team. The firm’s client-first culture, integrity and support for our business were exactly what we were looking for. Now that we are here, it is even more apparent that this is a long-term relationship and mutually beneficial decision for our clients and team,” said Keith, senior vice president, investments.
A seasoned leader in the financial services industry, Keith started his career with E.F. Hutton & Co. in 1987. He later held positions at Lehman Brothers, Smith Barney and UBS before a two-decade tenure at RBC.
As senior vice president, investments, Chris brings nearly 15 years of wealth management experience to the firm. He began his career as an advisor in 2009 with Edward Jones and later partnered with his father, Keith, at RBC, where he spent 11 years. Chris earned a Bachelor of Science degree in education and human services from the University of Nebraska, where he was a defensive lineman for the Husker football team.
Henderson offers more than six years of experience as a financial advisor and serves clients as first vice president, investments. She previously worked alongside her father and brother at RBC. Henderson is a Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising graduate with an Associate of Arts in beauty industry merchandising and marketing.
“Attracting experienced, highly talented advisor teams who share our core principles and client-first mantra remains a priority as we look to the year ahead,” said Sudzina. “Keith, Chris, Carissa and their team are a welcome addition to Raymond James, and we’re excited to see them continue their track record of success with the enhanced support and resources the firm offers.”
About Raymond James & Associates
Raymond James & Associates, Inc. (RJA), member New York Stock Exchange/SIPC, is an industry leader in financial planning and wealth management services for individuals, high-net-worth families, corporations and municipalities. RJA is a wholly owned subsidiary of Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE-RJF), one of the nation’s premier diversified financial services companies with approximately 8,700 financial advisors throughout the United States, Canada and overseas. Total client assets are approximately $1.24 trillion as of Oct. 31, 2023. Additional information is available at raymondjames.com.