Raymond James welcomes experienced advisor pair managing $276 million in assets
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Raymond James recently welcomed financial advisors Todd West and Jason Hoffman to Raymond James & Associates (RJA) – the firm’s employee advisor channel – according to Courtland Williams, Southeast regional director for RJA.
As co-founders of West Hoffman Wealth Management of Raymond James, based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, the advisors provide comprehensive wealth management to a variety of clients, including business owners, families, individuals and those in or nearing retirement. They are joined by Client Service Associate Candace Hizer. The team arrives from Wells Fargo where they previously managed approximately $276 million in client assets.
“Raymond James is clearly an organization that puts the client first,” said Hoffman. “The robust platform, leading-edge technology and culture made it clear that this was going to be the right home for us.”
West brings over 36 years of financial services experience to his role as managing director. Prior to his transition, he served a 19-year tenure at Wells Fargo. A graduate of the University of Virginia, he holds a bachelor’s degree in history.
Originally from Brooklyn, New York, Hoffman began his career in the investment industry at Smith Barney in 1994. A Brooklyn College graduate, he holds over 32 years of expertise in working with high-net-worth individuals and their families.
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 June 30, 2025. Additional information is available at raymondjames.com.