Merrill trio managing $453 million joins Raymond James

Merrill trio managing $453 million joins Raymond James
The team in Lake Charles, Louisiana,, now known as Woods Brignac Wealth Management of Raymond James, moves to the firm’s employee channel.
JUN 28, 2022

Tim Woods, Blake Brignac and Mitchell Woods, who managed approximately $453 million at Merrill Lynch in Lake Charles, Louisiana, have joined Raymond James & Associates — the firm’s employee adviser channel.

The adviser team — now known as Woods Brignac Wealth Management of Raymond James — is joined by client service associates Debbie Ardoin and Mackenzie Wright, Raymond James said in a press release Tuesday.

Tim Woods launched his wealth management career at Merrill Lynch in 1998. Brignac brings nearly a decade of advisory experience to Raymond James, following his tenure at Merrill Lynch. Mitchell Woods began his career in financial services with Merrill Lynch in 2016.

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