Raymond James strengthens its capital markets platform with two leadership appointments

Raymond James has bolstered its capital markets capabilities with two recent leadership appointments in its Global Equities and Investment Banking and Fixed Income divisions.

Bill Sammon has been appointed to the new role of head of Financial Services Capital Markets. In this role, Sammon is responsible for leading the coordination of the firm's various capital markets businesses serving financial institution clients, with a focus on the combined sales effort of equities and fixed income to banks, credit unions and insurance companies. Based in Chicago, Sammon will also continue to serve as head of the Financial Institutions Sales and Trading group and has nearly 30 years of industry experience.

'Raymond James serves financial institutions in many ways, ranging from capital markets and investment banking to wealth management. The strength of our client relationships stands on the strength of our strategic advice. Bill's new role will ensure that we deliver the full capabilities that Raymond James has to offer to our financial services clients,' said Jim Bunn, president of Global Equities and Investment Banking.

Additionally, Ted Hynes has been promoted to head of Fixed Income Sales. Based in New York City, Hynes has nearly 40 years of fixed income experience to draw from as he leads more than 150 salesforce professionals serving Raymond James institutional fixed income investors comprised of banks, credit unions, insurance companies, investment managers and state and local governments. Hynes will partner with Sammon regarding fixed income sales coverage decisions for financial institutions clients.

'Over the course of Ted's 15-year career at Raymond James, he has contributed significantly to our firm's success, both as a talented municipal salesperson and more recently as a senior leader in the division. I am thrilled to recognize his contributions with this vitally important role,' said Horace Carter, president of Fixed Income.

Raymond James is deeply committed to serving the needs of the financial services sector with a full suite of services, including investment banking, equity research and a market-making franchise.

About Raymond James Financial, Inc.

Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF) is a leading diversified financial services company providing private client group, capital markets, asset management, banking and other services to individuals, corporations and municipalities. The company has approximately 8,700 financial advisors. Total client assets are $1.38 trillion as of Dec. 31, 2023. Public since 1983, the firm is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol RJF. Additional information is available at www.raymondjames.com.