Raymond James & Associates: Mike Kelly joins Raymond James & Associates as manager of new Milwaukee branch

MILWAUKEE, Wis.– Michael Kelly, a senior vice president of investments, recently became branch manager of the new 500 W. Silver Spring Drive Milwaukee office of Raymond James & Associates, member New York Stock Exchange/SIPC. As the firm expands in the area, Kelly is leading the charge to attract other experienced advisors who value the freedom and comprehensive support offered by Raymond James and would like to work in a traditional branch environment.

A 20-year veteran of the industry, Kelly is committed to acting in the best interests of investor clients and the advisors who serve them. He previously served as a regional sales director for The Hartford for more than three years and a financial advisor/branch manager and regional director with Robert W. Baird & Co. for 16 years.

Kelly is a 1983 graduate of St. Mary’s College in Winona, Minn., where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in computer science.

Originally from Chicago, he now resides in Mequon, Wis., with his wife, Lisa, and their daughters, Whitney and Riley.

About Raymond James & Associates

Raymond James & Associates, which has built a national reputation during the past 47 years as a leader in financial planning for individuals, corporations and municipalities, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE-RJF), a financial services holding company. Through its three principal broker/dealer subsidiaries, Raymond James Financial has more than 5,300 financial advisors serving 1.9 million accounts in 2,300 locations throughout the United States, Canada and overseas. In addition, total client assets are approximately $223 billion, of which approximately $29 billion are managed by the firm’s asset management subsidiaries.

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For additional information on Raymond James’ new Milwaukee branch, please contact Tammy Eitel at 727-567-7082 or visit rjamilwaukee.com