Raymond James Financial Institutions Division (FID) recently welcomed financial advisor Larry Rolland, CFP, to First Farmers Investment Group (FFIG) at First Farmers Bank & Trust. With the move, Rolland will provide clients with investment and wealth management services through Raymond James Financial Services.
Rolland joins FFIG’s Kokomo, Indiana, office and manages more than $112 million in client assets. He was previously affiliated with LPL Financial.
According to Raymond James, the addition reflects the continued growth of the bank-based investment program.
Grace Austin, senior vice president and North division director of FID, said the firm is focused on providing advisors with the resources and support needed to serve clients effectively.
Rolland brings more than 25 years of experience in the financial services industry and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER professional. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Wittenberg University and a master’s degree from the University of Michigan.
First Farmers Investment Group branch manager Irene Rolland said the addition of Larry Rolland and his team expands the experience available to clients and creates new opportunities for the organization.
Raymond James Financial Institutions Division was established in 1987 to provide banks and credit unions with an alternative to traditional third-party investment providers. The division offers brokerage, advisory, investment banking, research, public finance and wealth management services to financial institutions and their clients.
Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. supports independent financial advisors nationwide and is a subsidiary of Raymond James Financial, Inc. As of March 31, 2026, Raymond James reported approximately $1.76 trillion in total client assets.
First Farmers Financial Corp is a $3.5 billion financial holding company headquartered in Converse, Indiana. The company operates First Farmers Bank & Trust locations throughout Indiana and Illinois and trades on the OTCQX exchange under the ticker symbol FFMR.
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“Strong programs are built by giving advisors the right environment, resources and support to do their best work. We’re proud to support First Farmers Investment Group’s continued growth and help deliver meaningful outcomes for clients – and to welcome experienced advisors like Larry who are committed to serving them well.”
Grace Austin, Senior Vice President And North Division Director, Raymond James Financial Institutions Division
“We are thrilled to welcome Mr. Rolland to our firm and to add his product knowledge and experience to our team. With the addition of Larry and his team, FFIG now brings together 187 years of licensed experience to our clients, and we are excited about the opportunities this growth creates for our clients and our organization.”
Irene Rolland, Branch Manager, First Farmers Investment Group
