Raymond James welcomes $325 million financial advisor in Anchorage, Alaska
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Raymond James recently welcomed financial advisor Al Biss to Raymond James Financial Services (RJFS) – the firm’s independent advisor channel – according to Sanjiv Shukla, Western assistant division director for RJFS.
As Biss Wealth Partners, based in Anchorage, Alaska, the advisor is joined by registered representative Vanessa Carpenter. Together they provide personalized financial services to clients, specializing in retirement planning, charitable giving, tax efficiency and legacy planning. Biss was previously affiliated with Edward Jones where he managed approximately $325 million in client assets.
“Raymond James provides a home for my practice where I can remain independent while leveraging access to its advanced resources. The firm’s robust investment solutions and home office support enable me to engage in even deeper and more holistic financial planning for my clients,” said Biss.
Biss offers more than 25 years of advising experience through his tenure at his previous firm. In addition, he holds designations as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, Chartered Financial ConsultantTM and Certified Private Wealth AdvisorTM. He has been named to the Forbes Top Best-in-State Wealth Advisors in Alaska in 2024, 2023 and 2022. A third generation Alaskan, Biss is committed to giving back to his local community through various organizations and causes.
“Al and his team are a welcome addition to our growing footprint in Alaska. His commitment to both his clients and local community are commendable and make for a natural alignment with the firm’s people-centric culture,” said Shukla.
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 $1.58 trillion as of Feb. 28, 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. Biss Wealth Partners is not a registered broker/dealer and is independent of Raymond James Financial Services.
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