Raymond James welcomes Tennessee advisors managing approximately $270 million in assets
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Raymond James recently welcomed financial advisors Mark Richards, CFP®, CPWA®, CIMA®, Barbara Richards, ChFC®, and Jamie “Ledon” Lange, CFP®, to Raymond James Financial Services (RJFS) – the firm’s independent advisor channel – according to Todd Gartrell, Southeast division director for RJFS.
The advisors arrive from Commonwealth Financial Network, where they managed approximately $270 million in client assets. As Radnor Wealth Management, based in Brentwood, Tennessee, they provide holistic financial planning and guidance to a variety of clients including families, individuals, business owners and retirees. They are joined by Office Manager Jennifer Jones and Client Service Associate Josie Richards.
“What impressed me about Raymond James is how the firm’s culture puts the client relationship at the center of everything,” said Mark. “With that foundation, and the firm’s intuitive wealth management resources, I can continue building long-term strategies that reflect each client’s goals.”
Mark, son to Barbara and father to Josie, has more than 20 years of industry experience and was affiliated with Commonwealth for 10 years. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Belmont University in addition to the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, Certified Private Wealth Advisor® and the Certified Investment Management Analyst® designations.
A Chartered Financial Consultant®, Barbara holds an undergraduate degree in business education from the University of Tennessee alongside an MBA in economics and management from East Tennessee State University. She has over 30 years of experience in financial consulting, specializing in multi-generational families and business owners.
Lange began her financial services career in 2003 and joined Radnor Wealth Management in 2010. She earned a Bachelor of Business Administration with a finance major and concentration in financial institution management from Middle Tennessee State University in addition to the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation.
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. Radnor Wealth Management 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.
Investments & Wealth Institute™ (The Institute) is the owner of the certification marks “CIMA®” and “Certified Investment Management Analyst℠.” Use of CIMA® and/or Certified Investment Management Analyst℠ signifies that the user has successfully completed The Institute's initial and ongoing credentialing requirements for investment management professionals.