Raymond James has added Fort Worth-based Dignum Financial Partners to Raymond James Financial Services (RJFS), the firm’s independent advisor channel, bringing roughly $420 million in client assets to the platform.
The team is led by financial advisors E. Kim Dignum and Ryan Dignum and includes office manager Shana Wright and office assistant Hope Caldwell. The group specializes in customized financial planning for multigenerational families and joins Raymond James from Commonwealth Financial Network, according to Kirk Bell, Central division director for RJFS.
E. Kim Dignum, founder of Dignum Financial Partners, has provided comprehensive financial planning and investment management services since 1986. She holds the CFP and Chartered Financial Consultant® designations and earned a bachelor’s degree from Texas Tech University.
Ryan Dignum, a partner at the firm, has more than 15 years of industry experience and holds the CFP designation. He earned bachelor’s degrees in accounting and finance and in pre-law economics from Oklahoma State University.
RJFS supports independent financial advisors nationwide and is affiliated with Raymond James & Associates. Raymond James Financial reported total client assets of approximately $1.77 trillion as of Nov. 30, 2025.
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“After previously spending 14 years at Raymond James, when I returned to the home office and spoke with Tom James it was like coming home. The firm continues to have excellent resources, enabling us to preserve our high-touch client experience while leveraging an innovative technology platform.”
E. Kim Dignum, Founder, Dignum Financial Partners
