Raymond James names new indie division boss.
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Raymond James names new indie division boss. March 19, 2026 Kirk Bell, who will take over as president of Raymond James' Independent Contractor Division effective April 1. Raymond James Financial elevated one of its divisional leaders, Kirk Bell, to be president of its Independent Contractor Division effective April 1, according to an announcement on Wednesday. Bell, who had been central divisional director based at Raymond James' St. Petersburg, Florida headquarters, fills a role left vacant by Shannon Reid, who left in December to join competitor Osaic Wealth. "I look forward to drawing on decades of experience and best practices as I meet advisors and their staff across the country, partner with the firm's strong leadership teams and work with ICD associates to build on our momentum and continue to be the destination of choice for financial advisors," Bell said in a statement. Bell had held responsibility for 12 states with approximately 265 so-called offices of supervisory jurisdiction and more than 600 financial advisors, according to his LinkedIn profile. The announcement did not identify a successor for his role as one of four divisional managers at the independent channel. Bell has spent his entire 26-year career except seven rookie months with Raymond James, according to BrokerCheck. He did not respond to a request for comment sent through social...
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