WASHINGTON, Oct. 11, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Steward Partners Global Advisory LLC, an employee-owned, full service independent partnership associated with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. (member FINRA/SIPC), announced today that Jim Connors, has joined Steward Partners as Divisional President. Connors has over 30 years of senior leadership experience in the financial services industry, with 17 of those years managing in the New England market for Wells Fargo.

"Jim has an incredible reputation here in the New England territory and fits well into the Steward Partnership culture," says Steward Partners' CEO Jim Gold. "Steward's growth and momentum in and around the northeast markets has allowed us to attract senior leadership talent such as Jim. We are excited to have him as a new member of the leadership team and look forward to the role he will play in Steward's amazing success."

As Divisional President, Connors will oversee the growth and development of existing markets, such as Andover, MA, Portsmouth and Manchester, NH as well as future locations already planned for 2016 and 2017.  He will also be responsible for strategy, team training, and execution support for Steward's advisory teams, RIA, and succession opportunities. 

"I joined Steward Partners because of their vision and execution of the classic Wall Street partnership. The growth of the company, supported by their relationship with Raymond James, has been nothing short of amazing and I'm excited to be a part of their future," adds Connors. "The team Steward has put together is quite impressive. Additionally, being a part of a "culture of caring" atmosphere was a key driver in attracting me to the partnership. In my 30 years in the business I've seen a lot of things come and go but I truly believe the Steward Partners' business model is the future of the business. That's why I'm here. Many advisors are looking for a different business model. I believe we have exactly what they're looking for""

About Steward Partners Global Advisory

Headquartered in Washington, DC, with additional  offices in Albany, NY, Andover, MA, Portsmouth, NH, Manchester, NH, Bethesda, MD and New York City, Steward Partners Global Advisory, LLC is an employee­ owned, full service independent partnership catering to family, institutional and multi-generational wealth.

For more information, visit us at www.stewardpartners.com.

About Raymond James Financial Services, Inc.

Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. is a financial services firm supporting more than 3,700 independent financial advisors nationwide. Since 1974, Raymond James Financial Services Inc., member FINRA/SIPC, has provided a wide range of investment and wealth planning related services through its affiliate, Raymond James & Associates, Inc., member New York Stock Exchange/SIPC. Both broker/dealers are wholly owned subsidiaries of Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE-RJF) a leading diversified financial services company with approximately 6,900 financial advisors serving in excess of 2.8 million client accounts in more than 2,800 locations throughout the United States, Canada and overseas. Total client assets are approximately $556 billion.

Steward Partners Holdings and Steward Partners Global Advisory, LLC maintains a separate professional business relationship with, and our professionals offer securities through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC. 1776 I Street, NW, Suite 700, Washington D.C. 20006 - Toll Free: (844) 801-8268.

Press Contact:

Gregory Banasz
202-930-6008
Greg.banasz@stewardpartners.com

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