Raymond James welcomes Texas advisor team with $420 million in assets
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Raymond James recently welcomed financial advisors E. Kim Dignum and Ryan Dignum to Raymond James Financial Services (RJFS) – the firm’s independent advisor channel – according to Kirk Bell, Central division director for RJFS.
Dignum Financial Partners is based in Fort Worth, Texas, where the advisors are joined by Office Manager Shana Wright and Office Assistant Hope Caldwell. Together, they provide customized financial plans for a range of clients, specializing in multigenerational families. The team arrives from Commonwealth Financial Network where they previously managed approximately $420 million in client assets.
“After previously spending 14 years at Raymond James, when I returned to the home office and spoke with Tom James it was like coming home. The firm continues to have excellent resources, enabling us to preserve our high-touch client experience while leveraging an innovative technology platform,” said Kim.
As founder of the practice, Kim has extensive experience providing comprehensive financial planning and investment management services since 1986. She also holds designations as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and Chartered Financial Consultant®. Kim is a graduate of Texas Tech University with a bachelor’s degree.
Ryan, partner at Dignum Financial Partners, brings more than 15 years of industry experience. His expertise is backed by the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation as well as two bachelor’s degrees in accounting and finance and pre-law economics from Oklahoma State University.
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 $1.77 trillion as of Nov. 30, 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. Dignum Financial Partners is not a registered broker/dealer and is independent of Raymond James Financial Services.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States, which it authorizes use of by individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.