At Raymond James, we listen to you like you are the only investor in the world. Howard Spangler becomes the firm's first client. Ray Gussler joins as firm's first Financial Advisor.
Tenth branch opens.
Commences floor brokerage and specialist operations on the Philadelphia Stock Exchange. 1969 Tax Act passes. Money market funds introduced. Dow closes over 1000 for first time. RJF establishes Employee Stock Ownership Trust.