Raymond James welcomes North Carolina advisors collectively managing $328 million in client assets
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Raymond James recently welcomed financial advisors Nicholas Nielsen, CFP®, CLTC®, Jeffrey Walters, CFP®, William Miller, CFP®, and Joseph Wind to Raymond James Financial Services (RJFS) – the firm’s independent advisor channel – according to Todd Gartrell, Southeast division director for RJFS.
Nielsen, Walters and Miller arrive from LPL Financial where they managed $227 million in client assets. Wind arrives from Edward Jones where he managed $101 million in client assets and is joined by client service associate Vicky Mitsos. Together, they operate as Know My Plan in Charlotte, North Carolina, and provide financial planning and guidance focusing on high-achieving professionals.
“We are excited about Raymond James’ technology offerings and how it will impact our practice,” said Nielsen. “We believe the innovative resources found at the firm will give our clients enhanced clarity and confidence in their financial plan in addition to helping our team deliver high-quality guidance to our valued clients.”
Nielsen is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional with nearly 20 years of financial services industry experience and joins RJFS after eight years at his previous firm. He also holds the Certification in Long-Term Care® designation.
Walters began his financial services career in 1997, focusing on comprehensive, planning‑led advice. His experience is backed by the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional designation.
Miller has served in the financial services industry since 2020 and holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional designation. He joins RJFS after two years at his previous firm.
Wind began his financial services career in 2014 and joins RJFS after five years at his previous firm. His experience is backed by a bachelor’s degree in business and finance from North Carolina 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 $1.80 trillion as of Jan. 31, 2026. 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. Know My Plan is not a registered broker/dealer and is independent of Raymond James Financial Services.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization's initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.