Raymond James welcomes Texas financial advisor managing over $100 million in assets

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Raymond James recently welcomed financial advisor Michael Thomason to Raymond James & Associates (RJA) – the firm’s employee advisor channel – according to Edward Sudzina, Southwest regional director for RJA.

Operating as Thomason Wealth Management of Raymond James in Frisco, Texas, Thomason arrives from Merrill Lynch where he managed over $100 million in client assets. He is joined by senior registered client service associate Donna Chepenik. The practice serves a broad range of clients, including business owners, corporate executives, retirees and families and individuals.

“Its client‑oriented culture, along with the leadership team’s strong reputation for delivering on its promises, ultimately led me to choose Raymond James,” said Thomason. “The firm’s commitment to supporting advisors and their clients makes this the right environment for the next chapter of my practice.”

Thomason has 14 years of financial services industry experience, most recently serving seven years with Merrill Lynch. He is first vice president of wealth management at his practice.

About Raymond James & Associates
Raymond James & Associates, Inc. (RJA), member New York Stock Exchange/SIPC, is an industry leader in financial planning and wealth management services for individuals, high-net-worth families, corporations and municipalities. RJA is a wholly owned subsidiary of Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE-RJF), one of the nation's premier diversified financial services companies with 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.