Raymond James: Internal Hire Kirk Bell Named President Of Independent Contractor Division

NodeGuardian · 2026-03-20T12:25:53+00:00

Kirk Bell has been appointed President of Raymond James Financial's Independent Contractor Division as of April 1. A firm veteran, he will work to enhance advisor partnerships and drive growth after Shannon Reid's exit.

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2026-03-20 12:25:53

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Raymond James Financial has appointed Kirk Bell as the new President of its Independent Contractor Division, effective April 1. Bell, a 26-year veteran at the firm, will also join the Senior Leadership Team and the Private Client Group Executive Leadership Team. His role will focus on strengthening advisor partnerships and accelerating growth in the independent contractor channel, following the departure of Shannon Reid.

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