Raymond James welcomes Texas advisor managing over $100 million in assets

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Raymond James recently welcomed financial advisor Owen “Fred” Gartrell, CDFA^®, to Raymond James & Associates (RJA) – the firm’s employee advisor channel – according to Edward Sudzina, Southwest region director for RJA.

Based in Southlake, Texas, Gartrell arrives from Baird where he managed over $100 million in client assets and is joined by Senior Client Service Associate Bob Hinkle. Together they provide holistic wealth management and financial guidance to a variety of clients, specializing in sudden wealth.

“Raymond James provides the advanced technology, planning tools and investment research that allow me to deliver more thoughtful strategies to my clients,” said Gartrell. “With these resources, I can emphasize personalized guidance that reflects each clients’ unique goals and adapt as their lives evolve.”

Gartrell began his career in 1998 and joined Baird in 2012. His 25 years of professional experience are backed by an MBA from Texas Christian University alongside the Certified Divorce Financial Analyst designation.

About Raymond James & Associates
Raymond James & Associates, Inc. (RJA), member New York Stock Exchange/SIPC, is an industry leader in financial planning and wealth management services for individuals, high-net-worth families, corporations and municipalities. RJA is a wholly owned subsidiary of Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE-RJF), one of the nation's premier diversified financial services companies with advisors throughout the United States, Canada and overseas. Total client assets are approximately $1.65 trillion as of July 31, 2025. Additional information is available at raymondjames.com.