Raymond James Recruits New Team In Alabama

Stephen Little

28 February 2014

Raymond James has recruited Thomas Dedrick and Pam Franklin at the Tuscaloosa, AL-based office of Raymond James & Associates.

Between them, Dedrick and Franklin have more than 35 years of industry experience. They join from Merrill Lynch, where they managed more than $162 million in client assets and had fees and commissions in excess of $1 million.

Registered client service associate Beth Holman, a long-time assistant to Dedrick and Franklin, also joined in Tuscaloosa.

Dedrick began his financial services career in 1982 with Merrill Lynch. His areas of expertise include investment management consulting, portfolio management, retirement and financial planning services for non-profit organizations, high net worth individuals, professional athletes and business owners.

Franklin began her financial services career in 1987 as a certified public accountant, joining Merrill Lynch as a financial advisor in 2007.