Raymond James gets Florida bank charter.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Raymond James Trust Co., a subsidiary of the Raymond James Financial Inc. brokerage group, said it has received its Florida state banking charter, authorizing it to open for business.

Raymond James said it plans to open trust branches throughout the state over the next 12 to 18 months.

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