Edward Jones rep managing $135 million goes indie with Raymond James

Edward Jones rep managing $135 million goes indie with Raymond James
Samuel Martin has set up his own firm, SJ Martin Wealth Management, in Beaufort, South Carolina.
MAR 28, 2022

Samuel Martin, who managed $135 million at Edward Jones in Beaufort, South Carolina, has set up his own firm, SJ Martin Wealth Management, and affiliated with Raymond James.

Martin, who had been with Edward Jones for eight years, is a graduate of The Citadel and holds a certified financial planner designation.

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