Raymond James welcomes $180 million financial advisors in El Paso, Texas
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Raymond James recently welcomed financial advisors Raul Bencomo Jr., CEPA®, and Omar Chavez to Raymond James Financial Services (RJFS) – the firm’s independent advisor channel – according to Kirk Bell, Central division director for RJFS.
The advisors were previously affiliated with Ameriprise Financial Services, where they managed approximately $180 million in client assets. Together as The Bencomo Group, in El Paso, Texas, they provide personalized wealth management to a range of clients, including business owners, families and retirees.
“What made Raymond James the right choice was the culture and the ability to surround myself with a team that shares a client-first philosophy,” said Bencomo. “With the firm’s private wealth capabilities and resources, I can deliver the level of service and planning my clients deserve while continuing to grow in a way that reflects my values.”
Bencomo has 20 years of financial services industry experience. He holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Texas and the Certified Exit Planning Advisor designation.
An El Paso native, Chavez graduated from Park University with an MBA and affiliated with Ameriprise Financial Services in 2018.
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. The Bencomo Group is not a registered broker/dealer and is independent of Raymond James Financial Services.