Raymond James Financial Institutions Division (FID) recently brought in Darren Wright, CFA, MBA, as a Corporate RIA-affiliated financial advisor to First Mid Wealth Strategies (FMWS), located at First Mid Bancshares as announced by Stephen Kruchten, senior vice president and FID national director.
Through the Corporate RIA, Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, fee-only Investment Adviser Representatives offer clients comprehensive wealth management services backed by the firm’s robust infrastructure of resources and support.
Wright joins from CNB Bank & Trust, where he oversaw $400 million in client assets. And with Josh Schuette, CLU, ChFC, MBA, and an advisor from First Mid Bank Wealth Management, they establish FMWS to focus on meeting the needs of high-net-worth clients. The financial advisors operate within First Mid’s Edwardsville, Illinois office, where client relationship consultant Eric Gibson joins them.
Wright, a seasoned professional in the financial services sector with over 26 years of experience, has held positions at Bank of America, TheBANK of Edwardsville, and Busey. Along with his role at FMWS, Wright will also serve as chief investment officer of First Mid Wealth Management Trust Services. And he is a Chartered Financial Analyst with an MBA from the University of Illinois Springfield and a bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
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“This decision was based on two key advantages for myself and my clients: innovative technology and improved experience. The robust wealth management platform and advisory resources at Raymond James, combined with the flexibility of the Corporate RIA model, enhance my ability to serve high-net-worth clients, providing them with a quality experience both online and face-to-face.”
- Darren Wright
