Raymond James names Patrick O'Connor Private Client Group COO
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Raymond James today announced the appointment of Patrick O’Connor, chief operating officer (COO) of the firm’s advisor employee division Raymond James & Associates (RJA), to serve as COO in support of all affiliation models within the U.S. Private Client Group (PCG). Effective May 15, O’Connor will lead PCG growth initiatives, strategy execution, education and support functions across all affiliations.
“With more than 24 years at Raymond James, Patrick has made a lasting impact on our private client business by embodying our core values,” said PCG President Tash Elwyn. “His deep institutional knowledge, client-first mindset and proven leadership uniquely position him to lead key strategic initiatives and further strengthen our wealth management business – supporting advisors in deepening relationships and delivering personalized outcomes for the clients they serve.”
O’Connor previously served as a division director in RJA’s Central division and SVP, regional director of RJA’s Florida region. Before joining the Private Client Group, he held various senior roles within the firm’s Wealth, Retirement & Portfolio Solutions and Alternative Investments groups.
“I’m excited to join Tash and the PCG leadership team in supporting advisors across all our divisions,” said O’Connor. “Building on the firm’s strong momentum and values-driven culture, I look forward to contributing to our long-term growth and further strengthening our commitment to inspire and empower the world’s best financial professionals.”
O’Connor earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Florida, a master’s degree in international business from the University of Florida’s Warrington College of Business and holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. He serves on the Junior Achievement of Tampa Bay board.
About Raymond James Financial, Inc.
Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF) is a leading diversified financial services company providing private client group, capital markets, asset management, banking and other services to individuals, corporations and municipalities. Total client assets are $1.83 trillion. Public since 1983, the firm is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol RJF. Additional information is available at www.raymondjames.com.