01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed February 21, 2024. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF) furnished an 8-K on February 21, 2024, attaching a press release that reports selected operating data for January 2024.
The company describes the data as a timely, monthly look at key metrics and cautions that, given its limited nature, a consistent correlation to earnings should not be assumed. The filing is furnished under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD) and is not deemed filed for Section 18 purposes. According to the press release, client assets under administration reached a record $1.38 trilliona ($1,376.9 billion) at January 31, 2024, up 12% from January 31, 2023 and flat versus December 31, 2023.
Management attributed the record to strong advisor retention and recruiting results as well as equity market appreciation. Private Client Group assets under administration were $1,317.7 billionb, and financial assets under management were $214.9 billion, up 11% year-over-year. Clients' domestic cash sweep and Enhanced Savings Program balances totaled $57.5 billion, up 3% year-over-year but down 1% from December 31, 2023.
Cash sweep balances declined to $42.7 billion while ESP balances rose to $14.8 billionc. CEO Paul Reilly noted that pipelines remain healthy but that investment banking activity continues to be challenged. Bank loans, net, were $44.0 billion, essentially unchanged year-over-year.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Client assets under administration hit a record $1,376.9 billion at January 31, 2024, up 12% year-over-year and flat from December 31, 2023.
- Private Client Group assets under administration reached $1,317.7 billion, up 13% year-over-year and up 1% from December 31, 2023.
- Private Client Group assets in fee-based accounts were $751.2 billion, up 13% year-over-year and up 1% from December 31, 2023.
- Financial assets under management were $214.9 billion, up 11% year-over-year and flat from December 31, 2023.
- Clients' domestic cash sweep and Enhanced Savings Program balances were $57.5 billion, up 3% year-over-year but down 1% from December 31, 2023; cash sweep fell to $42.7 billion while ESP rose to $14.8 billion.
- Bank loans, net, were $44.0 billion, flat year-over-year and versus December 31, 2023.
- CEO Paul Reilly said investment banking activity continues to be challenged, though pipelines remain healthy.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What drove the record client assets under administration in January 2024?
Management attributed the record $1.38 trillion in client assets under administration to strong advisor retention and recruiting results as well as equity market appreciation.
Why did cash sweep balances decline in January 2024?
The press release states that cash sweep balances declined to $42.7 billion from December, while Enhanced Savings Program balances increased to $14.8 billion. Combined domestic cash sweep and ESP balances were $57.5 billion, down 1% from December 31, 2023.
Does this operating data indicate Raymond James' earnings for the period?
No. The company states that, due to the limited nature of this data, a consistent correlation to earnings should not be assumed. The data is intended to give investors timely information on monthly developments in key metrics.
How is investment banking performing?
CEO Paul Reilly said investment banking activity continues to be challenged, while pipelines remain healthy.
Is this information formally filed with the SEC?
The information is furnished under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure) and, per the filing, is not deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is not incorporated by reference into other SEC filings unless specifically stated.
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