Raymond James welcomes experienced advisor managing $126 million in Maryland
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Raymond James recently welcomed financial advisor Scott E. Robinson, CFP®, AIF®, to Raymond James Financial Services (RJFS) – the firm’s independent advisor channel – according to Alex David, Northeast division director for RJFS.
Robinson joins from Commonwealth Financial Network, where he managed approximately $126 million in client assets. As founder of First Reserve Financial Services, based in Annapolis, Maryland, he provides customized financial strategies and investment management for individuals, families, business owners and those preparing for or living in retirement.
“Raymond James gives me the independence to serve clients in a way that puts them first, while also providing the added benefit of a strong culture and robust resources,” said Robinson. “This move allows me to provide truly personalized guidance while incorporating new tools and services to meet ever-evolving client needs.”
Robinson brings nearly four decades of financial services experience, backed by bachelor’s degrees in finance and marketing from the University of Maryland. He founded First Reserve in 1996 and affiliated with Commonwealth that same year. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM professional and Accredited Investment Fiduciary® certificant.
About Raymond James Financial Services
Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. (RJFS), member FINRA/SIPC, is a financial services firm supporting independent financial advisors nationwide. Since 1974, RJFS provides a wide range of investment and wealth planning-related services through its affiliate, Raymond James & Associates, Inc., member New York Stock Exchange/SIPC. Both firms are wholly owned subsidiaries of Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE-RJF), one of the nation’s premier diversified financial services companies with financial advisors throughout the United States, Canada and overseas. Total client assets are approximately $1.69 trillion as of Aug. 31, 2025. Additional information is available at raymondjames.com.
Securities offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advisory services are offered through Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. First Reserve Financial Services is not a registered broker/dealer and is independent of Raymond James Financial Services.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization's initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.