The Florida-headquartered firm has made a raft of recruitments.

Raymond James recently recruited five faces from Merrill Lynch, where they previously managed around $350 million in client assets, to its Williamsport, Pennsylvania office.

Brian Pick, Terri Fought, Michael Bridgham, Craig Fought and Christine Engle joined the Florida-headquartered firm from Merrill Lynch where they also commanded annual fees and commissions of more than $2 million.

Together, they operate as Pick Fought Wealth Advisors of Raymond James.

Pick began his career in financial services with Merrill Lynch in 1996.

In his new role, he oversees the investment strategy, determining appropriate asset allocation and investments for clients based on internal and external research.

Terri Fought joined Merrill Lynch in 1997. Prior to that, she owned and operated several retail stores in Bloomsburg.

Bridgham began his insurance career in 1987 with Phoenix Equity Planning, and later spent time with New England Securities and Prudential. He joined Merrill Lynch in 2007 and met Pick and Fought there. 

In his new role, he helps clients develop tailored strategies designed to help them achieve financial confidence while meeting their goals.

Craig Fought joined Merrill Lynch in 2014 as an investment specialist. He joined the Pick Fought team in 2015. 

Engel, has more than 30 years' experience in financial services. She joined the Pick Fought team in 2010 after she spent 14 years in previous roles at Merrill Lynch. 

“We are delighted to welcome Brian, Terri, Mike, Craig and Christine to Raymond James and to help us establish the first RJA office in Williamsport,” said Bill Theis, mid-American complexdirector. “They are an exceptional team with a great reputation, and we believe, as they tap into all the tools and resources we have to support both their practice and their clients, they will be even more successful in growing their business.”