Team managing $124 million at Raymond James moves to Ameriprise

Jose Lopez and Misael Lugo are joining the firm's employee channel in Orlando, Fla.
JAN 17, 2018

Jose Gabriel Lopez and Misael Lugo of Orlando, Fla., who managed $124 million at Raymond James & Associates, have joined the employee unit of Ameriprise. They brought with them two service associates. Mr. Lopez began his securities career at Banc of America Investment Services in 2003 and joined Fifth Third Securities in 2009. He left for Raymond James in 2012. Mr. Lugo began his career at Raymond James in 2013.

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