Pilot killed in plane crash was Raymond James adviser

A Raymond James adviser, Jeffrey Weiss, was the pilot who was killed along with five passengers when the plane they were in crashed Monday in southern Texas. The plane went down in Kerrville, Texas, some 70 miles northwest of San Antonio during an attempted landing, according to news reports. Mr. Weiss worked at Raymond James & Associates Inc. in Houston. A 43-year industry veteran, he had worked at Raymond James since 2012, according to his BrokerCheck report. The plane was registered to Mr. Weiss, 65, according to news reports. He was at the controls of the aircraft when it went down. The cause of the crash hasn't been determined. Mr. Weiss was a pilot for more than 40 years and donated his time to non-profit organizations like Angel Flights, which provides free air transportion for medical patients. "We extend our deepest condolences to the families, friends and colleagues of Jeffrey Weiss and those taken from loved ones in this tragic event," said a Raymond James spokeswoman Shereen McCall, in an email. "While we mourn the loss of Jeff, we are also reminded of the many contributions he made and the lives he touched through his passions and work, notably more than two decades as a volunteer pilot for Angel Flight South Central and its mission to provide free air transportation for medical and humanitarian purposes for people in need. He will be sorely missed." An industry recruiter based in Houston, Casey Knight, did not know Mr. Weiss personally but knew his reputation. "He flew people for charity," Mr. Knight said. "He was a great adviser, an exceptional person and a philanthropist. This is a tough loss."