Doug Brigman
to Lead New Raymond James Tampa Bay Complex
Raymond James is a name that refuses to go unnoticed in the
Tampa Bay Area. Since 1962, Raymond James has strived
to be a leader in its community, changing and bettering the lives
of both its clients and advisors. Most recently, that includes
Doug Brigman, a ten-year Raymond James veteran, who has
taken on a new role at the Fortune 500 company.
A Florida native, Doug Brigman grew up and attended high school in
Orlando, earning his International Baccalaureate before beginning his
college career. Brigman spent his undergrad years at the University
of Florida, followed by his MBA from the University of Virginia.
Brigman was working in insurance in Ohio when he received the
call that would bring him to Tampa Bay; he began his career with
Raymond James in 2008.
Brigman has worn many hats since his start with the Florida-born
company, serving as Vice President and Director of the Raymond
James Cash and Lending Solutions Group; Vice President and
Director of the Private Client Group (PCG) Planning and Strategy,
and most recently serving as head of Fiduciary Services, coordinating
the firm’s response and compliance with the Department of Labor.
Today, you can find Brigman in his new role as Tampa Complex
Branch Manager, a role responsible for overseeing and growing
branches while working closely with a network of more than 100
financial advisors from Raymond James’ 13 offices in St. Petersburg,
Clearwater and Tampa. “In positioning our area for further long-term
growth, we recognized a unique incremental opportunity to unite
the branches as a complex.
Having led a variety of
strategic initiatives for the
firm as a senior leader,
Doug is a natural fit for this new leadership role”, said Patrick
O’Connor, Florida Regional Director for Raymond James Associates
(RJA), in a statement.
Brigman tells FLocal his new position is an opportunity to bridge the
barrier between the corporate and local aspects of the business, and
while Raymond James has always shown allegiance to its roots in the
Sunshine State, there was a time when the company was too focused
on growing country-wide when there was room to do much more
here at home. “With the construction of the Tampa Complex, we are
able to work as one collective group. Having advisors and staff all in
one spot is incredibly beneficial to supporting local clients and new
prospects.” Brigman tells FLocal it is this focus on client support that
he believes differentiates Raymond James from its competitors. “It is
a Fortune 500 company with a small town culture. There is a story I
will never forget. I was speaking to Tom James (son of RJA founder,
Robert James), when I was working with the Department of Labor,
and I was talking with him about our competition and ways they were
highlighting their corporate strategy. He stopped, pointed his finger
at me and asked, ‘Are you going to highlight ours?’ He James said,
‘Supporting our advisors and protect our clients, that’s our corporate
strategy.’” Brigman says, “This firm was built upon focusing on and
serving clients. Don’t focus on how to make the next dollar. Support
the neighborhood, give back to our community, support our advisors
and protect our clients. Do that, and the rest will follow.”
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