Raymond James Recruits $150 Million Father-Son Team From Merrill

"Raymond James not only values the advisor-client relationship but also embraces a high level of trust," Edgecomb Jr. said in a statement. "This is a key ingredient in providing clients a first-class level of service. It was exciting to learn that additionally, the firm supports us with cutting-edge technology, extremely efficient systems, and a great service-first attitude."

Edgecomb Sr. added that he has been impressed with the ease and efficiency of all of the firm's systems.

"The trading platform, the bond desk, the powerful Goal Planning & Monitoring software, all help us generate our custom portfolio models and client reports. It's been delightfully easy to acclimate," he said in a statement. "We consider it a differentiator for our clients."

Edgecomb Sr., whose title will be senior vice president of investments, began his financial services career in 1980 at Merrill Lynch where he remained for 37 years. Edgecomb Jr., whose title will be first vice president of investments, began his financial services career in 2005 with Merrill Lynch and partnered with his father after graduating early from the training program in 2007.

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