Raymond James Hires New Private Client Strategist in Canada

Ryan Lewenza Joins the Firm 

TORONTO, July 2, 2014 /CNW/ - Investment dealer Raymond James Ltd., the Canadian arm of North American investment dealer Raymond James Financial Inc., today announced that Ryan Lewenza joins the firm as its new Private Client Strategist for Canada.

"Ryan is a talented professional who will enhance our ability to better serve our Financial Advisors and their clients by delivering actionable investment ideas, market commentary and portfolio solutions," says Terry Hetherington, Executive Vice President and head of the firm's Private Client business. "He brings unique expertise and insights that will add a new dimension to our overall efforts."

Ryan comes to Raymond James from TD Wealth where he served as North American Equity Strategist.

"Ryan joins an already strong team and will play an integral role in helping to take our private client solutions to a new level of excellence," says Mario Addeo, Senior Vice President, National Director, Private Client Solutions. "He will work closely with both our Canadian and U.S. colleagues to ensure our Financial Advisors and their clients are benefitting from the best of both worlds with a truly North American perspective that is unique to Raymond James."

A savvy and experienced communicator, who has appeared regularly on TV business programs on both sides of the border, Ryan will serve as a key corporate spokesperson sharing his market insights through various media sources and client presentations.

"I am excited to be joining a firm whose values underscore the ongoing commitment of its people to providing exemplary financial care to clients, at all times," says Lewenza. "It is more important than ever for individual investors and their families to count on a trusted Financial Advisor to help guide their total wealth management needs. I look forward to working with my partners and playing a part in this important delivery."

Raymond James is one of North America's leading full-service investment dealers with an extensive presence across Canada and the United States. Raymond James Ltd. is the Canadian subsidiary of Raymond James Financial, Inc.

Raymond James Ltd. is a full service Canadian investment dealer with excellent equity research coverage of both Canadian and U.S. firms, strong access to the new issue market, innovative institutional equity teams and leading-edge financial products and services. Through its network of approximately 6,200 Financial Advisors across North America, including 397 Financial Advisors in Canada, Raymond James serves more than 2.5 million individual clients and manages more than $458 billion in client assets under administration.

For more information about Raymond James, please visit our web site at: www.raymondjames.ca.

SOURCE: Raymond James Ltd.

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