Merrill Lynch quintet managing $427 million moves to Raymond James

Merrill Lynch quintet managing $427 million moves to Raymond James
The family-based team is joining the firm's employee unit and opening an office in West Fort Worth, Texas.
AUG 03, 2021

A family-based, five-adviser team managing $427 million at Merrill Lynch has joined the employee unit of Raymond James.

Christopher Beavers, Matthew Beavers, Emma Beavers, Hannah Peterson and Ryan Finglass will open an office for the firm in West Forth Worth, Texas.

The team operates as Beavers Wealth Management, which was founded and is led by Christopher Beavers.

His father, Matthew, joined the team in 2015 after 30 years as a practicing certified public accountant.

Christopher’s wife, Emma, is an adviser overseeing operations, branding and events. She is a former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader.

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