Raymond James Appoints William W. Weatherford to Board and Declares $0.54 Quarterly Dividend

Executive Summary

On September 1, 2026, Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF) filed a Current Report on Form 8-K announcing the appointment of a new independent director to its Board of Directors and declaring a quarterly cash dividend.

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Key Disclosures

1. Item 5.02: Election of Directors

• Appointee: William (Will) W. Weatherford, age 46.
• Effective Date: December 15, 2026.
• Committee Assignments: Audit Committee and Risk Committee.
• Independence: The Board determined Mr. Weatherford to be an independent director.
• Board Expansion: The Board expanded its size from twelve (12) to thirteen (13) members.
• Background: Mr. Weatherford is the Managing Partner of Weatherford Capital, a private investment firm managing over $1.2 billion in assets. He previously served in the Florida Legislature (2006–2014), including as the 84th Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives (2012–2014). He currently serves on the board of Dream Finders Homes, Inc. (NYSE: DFH) and as Chairman/Trustee at the University of South Florida.
• Compensation & Indemnification: Standard non-employee director compensation arrangements and standard director indemnification agreement.

2. Item 7.01: Regulation FD Disclosure — Dividend Declaration

• Dividend Rate: $0.54 per share of common stock.
• Record Date: October 1, 2026.
• Payable Date: October 15, 2026.

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Impact Analysis & Trading Significance

• Trading Significance: Low. The filing reflects standard governance updates (addition of an experienced independent director) and ordinary course capital return policy ($0.54 quarterly dividend).