Raymond James, the largest independent financial services firm in Canada, today announced a strategic partnership with FNZ, a global wealth management platform provider, to deliver its next-generation wealth management platform. Under the agreement, Raymond James will make a significant investment to accelerate the digital transformation of its wealth management infrastructure and elevate the advisor and client experience nationwide.
The partnership will see Raymond James leverage FNZ’s integrated, end-to-end wealth management platform—a deliberate and future-focused investment in modern infrastructure. Designed to deliver AI-powered capabilities, straight-through processing, and advanced digital capabilities, the FNZ platform will strengthen the Raymond James unique value proposition.
“As a client-first organization, we took the time to engage with our advisors, branch associates and clients to define the future of wealth management,” said Raymond James CEO Jamie Coulter. “This isn’t just a technology upgrade—it’s a quantum leap in the support we provide our advisors in their delivery of exceptional client service. We’re listening, investing, and acting to deliver smarter, more connected experiences for our partners and clients.”
The new platform is built with a client-centric, digital-first design that improves efficiency, speed and personalization across the full wealth lifecycle. Advisors will gain a modern, intuitive operating environment, enabling more meaningful client engagements. Investors will benefit from improved digital experiences and real-time capabilities, all backed by the highest level of security and performance provided by the FNZ platform.
This strategic investment strengthens Raymond James’s position as a premier destination for top-tier advisors across Canada, reinforcing its commitment to innovation, advisor enablement, and exceptional client service.
FNZ partners with more than 650 financial institutions globally on behalf of 26 million end investors and administers with more than US$1.7 trillion in assets. FNZ’s market-leading technology and infrastructure will significantly enhance Raymond James’s offering to advisors with greater flexibility to adapt quickly to changing markets, regulatory requirements, and investor expectations.
Blythe Masters, Group CEO of FNZ, said: “We are delighted to partner with Raymond James to deliver a next-generation wealth management platform that will transform the advisor and client experience across Canada. North America is a key market for FNZ, and this partnership reflects our long-term commitment to investing in the region.”
He added: “We’re excited to bring this innovative platform to life and support Raymond James in setting a new standard for wealth management in Canada.”
Positioning itself as a leader in financial technology and innovation, Raymond James expects to invest approximately US$1 billion globally in FY2025, with a strong emphasis on information security infrastructure including its dedicated Cyber Threat Center.
