Front Range Financial Consulting

At Raymond James, information security is a top priority. We recognize the trust you place in us when you disclose personal information. Ensuring the security of that information is at the core of our business.

More than 750 of our professional associates work exclusively in security management. From technological safeguards to employee policies and operating procedures, we maintain constant vigilance where your privacy is concerned.

Physical Security

At our international headquarters in St. Petersburg, Florida, security guards are on site 24 hours a day. The security desk is staffed during business hours for visitor check-in and employees are required to wear identification badges when on the premises. All high-traffic areas, restricted-access areas and building exteriors are under video surveillance.

Technological Security

Our technological systems are monitored 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, for signs of tampering or unauthorized activity. We employ the latest firewall and anti-virus technology as well as specialized programs to prevent and detect intrusion. We also maintain strict controls to limit employee access to the systems.

Our information technology professionals are constantly researching and developing enhancements to keep us at the vanguard of data security. A team of independent auditors reviews our technological systems quarterly, biannually and annually.

Employee Training

Our employee policies place major emphasis on preserving confidentiality. Newly hired associates receive comprehensive information about our privacy policies and procedures in the employee handbook, as well as initial training in security awareness. Then, on a regular basis, all employees must attend additional training in ethics and security. Our regulatory compliance specialists ensure that we meet the requirements of federal legislation regarding customers’ privacy.

The financial advisors affiliated with our company throughout the country also receive training at our national conferences, including a presentation by the FBI on information security.

Business Continuity

Our professional Business Continuity team focuses on preparing for potential business disruptions due to unforeseen circumstances such as natural disasters. Their goal is to ensure continuity of critical operations and preserve data security even during emergency situations. They oversee management of our remote operations center and emergency functions such as data retention, backup procedures and off-site information storage.

Industry-wide Coordination

Raymond James executives play an active role in industry-wide organizations devoted to sharing information about physical and cyber security. Thomas A. James, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer holds leadership positions in key national associations.