Annual report demonstrates deliberate sustainability progress and reinforces commitment to transparency.
'We are accountable to our many stakeholders to demonstrate how we are serving them through the values this firm is built on - putting people first, thinking long term, leading conservatively and giving back to our communities. Our culture compels us to continuously strive for higher standards of sustainability and responsibility,' said Reilly.
Additional highlights of the 2021 report include:
Enhanced board oversight of ESG issues by splitting the
45% women and 20% people of color comprised the overall firm workforce
44% women and 33% people of color comprised the firm's independent, non-executive Board of Directors
71% year-over-year increase in the number of financial advisors managing at least
Raised
58,294 meals packed and served by associates during Raymond James Cares Month, delivering 80,343 pounds of food and supplies
The firm continues to formalize and expand its internal diversity and inclusion framework, including the creation of 20 diversity and inclusion committees within individual business units, each developing an action plan for their area. The Associate and Advisor Inclusion Networks also grew with the introduction of two new networks, one centered on associate professional longevity resources and the other a Veteran Financial Advisors Network committed to serving and increasing the number of veteran advisors at the firm.
Among other progress updates to Raymond James' Pledge to the
'The urgency of world events through the past two years strengthened and informed our efforts to define, measure and progress our vision for a more sustainable future. These changes are iterative steps in our steady advancement and are fundamental to the long-term well-being of our business,' said Reilly.
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