Raymond James welcomes seasoned financial advisor team managing over $800 million in Arizona
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Raymond James recently welcomed financial advisors Brian Flader, Michael Flader and Chris Young to Raymond James & Associates (RJA) – the firm's employee advisor channel – in Scottsdale, Arizona, according to Edward Sudzina, Southwest regional director for RJA.
The team arrives from RBC Capital Markets, where they managed approximately $828 million in client assets. They are joined by senior client service associates Brittney Beard and Jamie Turner. As Flader & Young Wealth Management of Raymond James they serve business owners, families, individuals, retirees and pre-retirees as a part of RJA’s Scottsdale branch.
“Transitioning to Raymond James provides us with the technology and independence to create tailored strategies specific to our clients’ unique needs. The client-first culture at the firm, paired with insightful investment research, enhances our ability to navigate complex markets and build personalized, high-performing financial plans,” said Brian. “We are excited to have the support of a firm that values the advisor-client relationship, while backed by some of the industry’s best tools and insights to impact our clients’ goals.”
Brian brings 30 years of financial services industry experience to his role as portfolio management director and senior vice president of investments. Previously serving at RBC Capital Markets for 16 years, his professional experience is backed by a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Arizona. Additionally, he holds the Chartered Financial Consultant®, Chartered Life Underwriter® and the Chartered Retirement Planning CounselorSM professional designations.
Michael, brother to Brian, earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Arizona, and began his career in 1997 at UBS before transitioning to RBC Capital Markets. He brings 27 years of experience to his role as portfolio management director and senior vice president of investments and holds the Retirement Income Certified Professional designation.
With 24 years of experience, Young holds the Chartered Retirement Planning CounselorSM and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certifications in addition to an undergraduate degree from Arizona State University in political science.
“We are excited to welcome Brian, Michael and Chris to Raymond James, where their expertise and dedication to clients will be well-supported by the firm’s dynamic resources,” said Sudzina. “Their high-touch service and performance underscores the firm’s ability to attract top-tier teams who value independence, innovation and a commitment to long-term client success.”
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 $1.58 trillion as of Feb. 28, 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.