Raymond James welcomes California financial advisor managing approximately $135 million in assets
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Raymond James recently welcomed financial advisor John Hutchinson, CFP®, to Raymond James & Associates (RJA) – the firm’s employee advisor channel – according to John Simmons, Western regional director for RJA.
Hutchinson Wealth Services of Raymond James is based in Walnut Creek, California, where Hutchinson is joined by client service associates Gina Jameson and Lisa Hutchinson. Together they provide personalized financial services to clients including families, individuals and those in or nearing retirement. He was previously affiliated with Stifel where he managed approximately $135 million in client assets.
“One of the biggest motivators in my transition was to find a firm with a technology environment that keeps pace with how the industry is evolving. Raymond James has done that, not just with digital tools, but with thoughtful integrations of emerging AI features that help me work more efficiently,” said Hutchinson. “In addition to the advanced technology platform, the support from firm leaders coupled with an emphasis on financial planning made this partnership a straightforward choice.”
As senior vice president of investments for the practice, Hutchinson holds nearly 30 years of financial services experience, most recently serving at Stifel since 2011. A CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, he is passionate about personalized service, ultimately developing a coaching style relationship with his clients. In addition to his experience and professional designation, he earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from California State University at Long Beach.
About Raymond James & Associates
Raymond James & Associates, Inc. (RJA), member New York Stock Exchange/SIPC, is an industry leader in financial planning and wealth management services for individuals, high-net-worth families, corporations and municipalities. RJA is a wholly owned subsidiary of Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE-RJF), one of the nation's premier diversified financial services companies with advisors throughout the United States, Canada and overseas. Total client assets are approximately $1.53 trillion as of Apr. 30, 2025. Additional information is available at raymondjames.com.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization's initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.