Raymond James Financial

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Three advisers opened a new office for the independent firm, which is affiliated with Raymond James.

The new recruits joined the regional firm's employee channel.

One of the new recruits was previously affiliated with Raymond James as an independent adviser for about a decade.

The planner, who oversaw $132 million in client assets while at the wirehouse, is starting out on his own with help from Raymond James, the firm said.

Alexander Assaf will oversee financial advisers and their teams for the credit union's Addison Avenue Investment Services division throughout Idaho, Oregon and Washington.

The recruit also previously worked for Morgan Stanley, Merrill Lynch and RBC.

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