Raymond James Financial Names Kirk Bell Independent Contractor Division President

St. Petersburg, Fla., March 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Raymond James today announced that Raymond James Financial Services Independent Contractor Division (ICD) Division Director Kirk Bell has been named president of ICD, effective April 1. In this role, Bell will join Raymond James' Senior Leadership Team and the Private Client Group's (PCG) Executive Leadership Team as he leads ICD's efforts to deepen advisor partnerships and strengthen its growth trajectory.