Raymond James has appointed Doug Brigman manager of the company’s Tampa Bay complex. Brigman will oversee 100 financial advisors in developing branches to strategically generate growth. He will be working with advisors across St. Petersburg; Tampa Bay; and Clearwater, Fla.
“Raymond James has always enjoyed a strong presence locally, particularly given the proximity and access to the firm’s international headquarters,” said Patrick O’Connor, Florida regional director for RJA, the firm’s traditional employee broker/dealer. “In positioning our area for further long-term growth, we recognized a unique incremental opportunity to unite the branches as a complex. Having led a variety of strategic initiatives for the firm as a senior leader, Doug is a natural fit for this new leadership role.”
Brigman joined Raymond James in 2008, and he has served at the firm as vice president of cash and lending solutions and vice president of the private client group in planning and strategy. In his most recent role, he served as vice president and head of fiduciary services, where he assembled a steering committee to translate the requirements and guidelines of the Department of Labor’s fiduciary rule for stakeholders throughout the firm. Matthew Watts, vice president of planning and strategy, has taken over Brigman’s fiduciary rule responsibilities.
“Raymond James is the hometown team for local advisors and their clients,” said Brigman. “With the support of headquarters in our own backyard, I look forward to leveraging my experience to serve our local financial advisors as they adapt to industry trends, grow their businesses and help clients achieve their financial goals.”
Brigman earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida and his MBA from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business.