Raymond James elevates 26-year veteran Kirk Bell to advisor unit president

NodeGuardian · 2026-03-27T00:15:34+00:00

Raymond James has appointed Kirk Bell as president of its Financial Services Independent Contractor Division, effective April 1, 2026, succeeding Shannon Reid. Bell aims to enhance advisor partnerships and growth, joining the Senior Leadership Team.

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2026-03-27 00:15:34

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Raymond James (NYSE: RJF) has appointed Kirk Bell as president of its Financial Services Independent Contractor Division (ICD), effective April 1, 2026. Bell, who has been with the firm for nearly 26 years, will join the Senior Leadership Team and the Private Client Group’s Executive Leadership Team to focus on strengthening advisor partnerships and growth. He succeeds Shannon Reid, who resigned in December, and interim president David Sisemore will return to his divisional leadership role before retiring in December 2026.

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