Raymond James welcomes Illinois financial advisors managing $300 million in assets
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Raymond James recently welcomed financial advisors Thomas Ray and Matt Broch to Raymond James & Associates (RJA) – the firm’s employee advisor channel – according to Amy Smart, Mid-American regional director for RJA.
As co-founders of Heartland Capital Wealth Management of Raymond James, the advisors provide comprehensive wealth management to a variety of clients, including families and individuals, healthcare professionals, business owners and those in or nearing retirement. The team arrives from Wells Fargo Advisors, where they previously managed approximately $300 million in client assets. They are joined by Senior Registered Client Service Associate Michelle Roher and are based in Springfield, Illinois.
“What stood out to me about Raymond James was the firm’s leadership and their commitment to cultivating long-term relationships with both advisors and clients alike,” said Ray. “The firm’s strong reputation, modern resources and people-first culture mirrors our practice’s values and emphasis on relationships, making this transition an easy next step in our growth.”
Ray began his career in financial services in 1992 and graduated from the University of Nevada Las Vegas with bachelor’s degrees in business management and marketing. He brings over 32 years of experience in financial and estate planning, fixed income securities, risk management and more to his role as senior vice president of investments.
Broch earned a bachelor’s degree in agriculture from the University of Illinois and has been serving the financial needs of professionals, business owners, the agribusiness and agricultural community and their families for more than 23 years. Prior to joining Raymond James as senior vice president of wealth management, he served at Wells Fargo Advisors for 14 years.
“It’s my pleasure to welcome Thomas and Matt to Raymond James. The quality relationships they have cultivated with their clients demonstrate the people-first mentality that we value at the firm and make them excellent additions to our presence in the Mid-American region,” said Smart.
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 $1.64 trillion as of Jun. 30, 2025. Additional information is available at raymondjames.com.