Raymond James Financial Names Kirk Bell Independent Contractor Division President

Core Insights - Raymond James Financial Services Independent Contractor Division (ICD) has appointed Kirk Bell as president, effective April 1, 2026, to enhance advisor partnerships and growth [1][2] - Bell has nearly 26 years of experience with Raymond James and is recognized for his people-first leadership approach [2] - He succeeds Shannon Reid, who resigned after nearly two decades with the firm [2] Company Overview - Raymond James Financial, Inc. is a diversified financial services company providing a range of services including private client group, capital markets, asset management, and banking [4] - The firm manages total client assets amounting to $1.80 trillion and has been publicly traded since 1983 under the NYSE symbol RJF [4]