Raymond James

About Raymond James

Since its founding in 1962, Raymond James has become an industry leader in financial services, providing private client group, capital markets, asset management, banking and other services to individuals, corporations and municipalities. Backed by 149 consecutive quarters of profitability and headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida, Raymond James is the proud home of more than 8,800 advisors. We have always been a different kind of financial services firm, embracing long-term planning, valuing methodical decision-making and remaining focused on what matters most: clients. As we look toward the future, we remain committed to our founding principles of client first, conservatism, independence and integrity, ensuring we offer advisors the support they need to continue growing their businesses and empowering their clients.

Raymond James has been recognized nationally for its community support and corporate philanthropy. The company has been ranked as one of the best in the country in customer service, as a great place to work and as a national leader in support of the arts.

“When you look at the relatively low cost of doing business here, the community and cultural benefits of living in St. Pete and the Tampa Bay area, and access to a tremendous talent pool, that all leads this location to be a very resilient home base for our company.”
Tash Elwyn
President, Private Client Group
Raymond James

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The St. Pete EDC is located at 111 2nd Ave NE, Ste. 610, St. Petersburg, FL 33701.  Parking is available in the Plaza LAZ lot located next to the building; use GPS for 221 1st St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, which is near the entrance located on 1st Street N. between 2nd and 3rd Avenues.  

Parking is $5/hour for the first 3 hours and $20 thereafter; it is a card payment facility only (no cash). Visitor parking is on the 1st and 4th floors; please note there is no handicapped access from the parking garage above the first floor. 

There is also surrounding street parking; pay with ParkMobile or in the Sundial Garage located 2 blocks away.

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We've moved! The St. Pete EDC office is now at 111 2nd Ave NE, Ste 610, St Petersburg, FL 33701