Raymond James Brings In $130 Million The Woodlands-Based Financial Advisor

By Amit Chowdhry • Oct 2, 2024

Edward Sudzina, Western Gulf regional director for Raymond James & Associates (RJA), has welcomed financial advisor Miguel Velázquez to the firm’s employee advisor channel in The Woodlands, Texas.

Serving business owners, corporate executives, and high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, Velázquez joins RJA’s The Woodlands branch, led by branch manager Michael Mulloy. He arrives from Citigroup, managing approximately $130 million in client assets.

Miguel joined Raymond James in 2024 after 18 years with Citigroup. And he is a graduate of the University of Miami and received both a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Business Administration degree. He also achieved all-American recognition as a competitive diver. Residing in The Woodlands, Texas, he balances his professional life with his wife and their six-year-old triplets. When not in the office, he enjoys being a collegiate and international diving judge and enjoys playing padel and soccer.

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“My decision to join Raymond James was heavily influenced by the firm’s client-centric culture and array of resources which enable me to serve my clients at a high caliber. Helping clients reach their goals is at the core of what we do as advisors, and this transition reflects my commitment to expanding on my clients’ goals. Additionally, the firm’s independent, entrepreneurial approach allows for a contemporary experience for clients and advisors alike.”

  • Miguel Velázquez