Arizona Public Finance

Where specialized expertise and quality service go hand in hand.

Raymond James’ team of dedicated Arizona bankers delivers professional counsel and innovative financing solutions through a range of financial advisory, bond underwriting and placement agent services from our Public Finance office in Scottsdale. Backed by a powerful distribution platform and strong capital base, we are proud to offer financial expertise that helps communities across Arizona grow and flourish.

Raymond James is consistently named a top five municipal underwriter nationally,* while the firm’s commitment to Arizona remains steadfast. We proudly employ 267 professionals across Arizona, including 152 financial advisors in 113 offices, managing over 67,500 accounts with assets exceeding $16.3 billion.

Our first retail office in Phoenix, established in 1983, celebrates over 40 years of dedicated service, helping clients achieve their financial and investment goals. In 2019, we welcomed advisors from Desert Financial Wealth Management, the retail wealth management program of Desert Financial Credit Union, Arizona’s largest locally based credit union.** This strategic association further positions Raymond James Public Finance to offer comprehensive financial strategies through deep-rooted community relationships.

Stats as of 12/31/2024
*Source: Bloomberg, based on total number of issues. Past performance may not be indicative of future results.

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**Investment advisory services offered through Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. Securities offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., Member FINRA / SIPC, and are not insured by credit union insurance, the NCUA, or any other government agency, are not deposits or obligations of the credit union, are not guaranteed by the credit union, and are subject to risks, including the possible loss of principal. Desert Financial Credit Union and Desert Financial Wealth Management are not registered brokers/dealers and are independent of Raymond James Financial Services.

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