Senior financial advisors Alan E. Williams, Thomas Hunter, CFP, and Susan W. Crunk were recruited by Raymond James Financial Services Inc., the firm’s independent broker-dealer, in Brentwood, Tenn., said Jodi Perry, RJFS southwest regional director. The group operates as the Williams Hunter Wealth Group, which includes practice manager Katie Ward.

“Without question, the future of the wealth management industry is going to require advisors to blend a higher degree of professional advice with the ability to leverage new technologies. We felt Raymond James was the best firm to help position ourselves to meet the evolving needs of our clients,” said Hunter, managing partner of Williams Hunter Wealth Group and senior financial advisor with RJFS. “It became evident to me, by their investment in technology and the continuing education for advisors, that they are anticipating the trends in the wealth management industry, and investing in areas that will improve the advisor-client relationship of the future.

Williams, Hunter, and Crunk migrated from Wells Fargo Advisors, where they served as vice presidents and investment officers who managed approximately $250 million in client assets with 1.8 million in annual production.

“Our due diligence process spanned several months and Raymond James continued to stand out. The firm has a broad scope of resources, enough influence in the industry to support the needs of our practice, and objectivity and independence when it comes to putting the client first. That combination is unique in our industry.”

Williams Hunter Wealth Group serve a wide range of clients, many which are multigenerational families. Willams, Hunter, Ward and Crunk are all alumni of The University of Tennessee Haslam College of Business and bring years of experience to the financial services industry.

 “Alan, Thomas, Susan and Katie are a forward-looking team that shares the same client-first values on which Raymond James was founded,” said Perry. “We welcome them to our independent channel, and look forward to supporting them through world-class technology and resources, as they continue to grow their independent practice and serve their loyal client base.”