Merrill Lynch veteran moves to Raymond James

Walter Stamper of Chattanooga, Tenn., managed $147 million
APR 27, 2017

Walter H. Stamper III, who managed $147 million in assets at Merrill Lynch in Chattanooga, Tenn., has joined the employee broker-dealer of Raymond James. Mr. Stamper has been with Merrill Lynch for his entire career, since joining the firm in 1987. He will be based in Raymond James' Market Street office in the city.

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