Research

With more than 90 industry research analysts and associates covering nearly 700 companies, Raymond James fields one of the larger research organizations in the brokerage industry (among the top 15 of all U.S. brokerage firms, according to Thomson Financial). Our fundamental research effort is complemented by macro research from our well known economic, strategic and technical experts. This group shares their analysis, insights and opinions via a variety of media, including written commentaries and audio files. These analysts appear often on CNBC and Bloomberg and are quoted in numerous media sources on a daily basis. A tribute to our team's talent, Raymond James is regularly recognized by national publications:

• Eighteen analysts have been named in The Wall Street Journal "Best on the Street Survey" a total of 69 times, including one who has finished first a record seven times in his sector.
• Sixteen analysts have been recognized in the Forbes "Best Analyst" report a total of 31 times.
• Three analysts have been recognized in the Institutional Investor "All-American Team" as runners-up.
• Many of our analysts have been recognized in annual surveys conducted by Bloomberg, Fortune and Reuters.