Raymond James Strengthens Capital Markets Expertise

Russell Green Joins Investment Banking Team in Vancouver

TORONTO, March 27, 2018 /CNW/ - Raymond James Ltd., the Canadian arm of North American investment dealer Raymond James Financial Inc., today announced that Russell Green has joined the firm as Managing Director, Investment Banking working with the firm's Vancouver-based investment banking team.

"Russell has an excellent reputation for forging strong client relationships and providing value-added solutions for his corporate clients," says Paul Allison, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Raymond James Ltd. "We know he will make an immediate impact working with our Vancouver Investment Banking team as we continue to grow our capital markets expertise across Canada, the United States and key global centres."

Prior to joining Raymond James, Russell worked for a large Canadian bank-owned investment dealer with both coverage and execution responsibilities across multiple industries including both M&A and equity and debt financing mandates. He also worked in New York at a large global investment bank prior to returning to Vancouver where he has been serving corporate clients for the past 10 years.

Russell holds an MBA from McGill University and a BA from the University of Western Ontario.

The Raymond James Investment Banking team consists of more than 350 investment bankers across North America and Europe who offer a complete range of capital markets services with strong expertise in mergers & acquisitions, public offerings, and debt and equity private placements. Its advisory services include mergers, acquisitions and divesture advice/execution, fairness opinions, valuations and proxy defense.

SOURCE Raymond James Ltd.

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