Raymond James recently onboard financial advisor Melinda Johnston to the firm’s employee advisor channel Raymond James & Associates (RJA) in Fort Worth, Texas. Edward Sudzina, Western Gulf regional director for RJA, revealed this announcement.
Johnston arrives from Merrill Lynch, where she managed over $1.3 billion in client assets. And she is joined by practice manager Kristin Stanley, CRPCTM, investment portfolio associate Nick Olivarri and senior client service associate Judy Frank.
As M2J Wealth Management Group of Raymond James they serve business owners, corporate executives, family offices and individuals as a part of RJA’s Fort Worth branch, led by branch managers Cooper Mickle and Christopher Beavers.
With 40+ years of experience in the financial services industry, Johnston’s career began in 1984 at Prudential before transitioning to UBS Financial where she served for over 21 years. More recently, she served at Merrill Lynch for eight years. Her professional experience is backed by a degree from Texas Christian University.
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“At Raymond James, we have found a firm that shares our commitment to client service and advisor independence, which allows us to continue putting our clients first while growing our practice in a way that aligns with our long-term goals. This balance of flexibility and client focus makes the firm a great fit for our team, and we look forward to growing alongside a partner that shares these key values.”
– Melinda Johnston, managing director
“We are pleased to welcome Melinda and her team to Raymond James. Attracting dedicated and talented advisors who embody our commitment to client service is a top priority. We look forward to their future success with the extensive resources and supportive environment that Raymond James offers.”
– Edward Sudzina
