Paul Reilly
| Paul C. Reilly | |
| Nationality | American |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Business executive |
| Known for | Former CEO of Raymond James Financial |
Paul C. Reilly is an American business executive who served as the chief executive officer of Raymond James Financial, one of the largest independent financial services firms in the United States. During his tenure as CEO, Reilly oversaw significant growth and expansion of the firm, which is headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida. His leadership at Raymond James Financial placed him among the most prominent figures in the American financial services industry. For the firm's 2024 fiscal year, Reilly received total compensation of $24.05 million as outgoing CEO, reflecting the scale and scope of the organization he led.[1]
Career
Raymond James Financial
Paul C. Reilly served as the chief executive officer of Raymond James Financial, a diversified financial services holding company that provides investment banking, asset management, banking, and cash management services through its subsidiaries. The firm, founded in 1962 and publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange, has historically been one of the largest independent broker-dealers in the United States.
As CEO, Reilly was responsible for the strategic direction and operational management of the firm. Under his leadership, Raymond James Financial expanded its footprint across multiple segments of the financial services industry.
Compensation and Departure
In January 2025, it was reported that Raymond James Financial had increased the compensation of its outgoing chief executive officer, Paul C. Reilly, to $24.05 million for the firm's 2024 fiscal year.[1] The designation of Reilly as "outgoing" CEO indicated that a leadership transition was underway at the firm as of that period. The compensation figure reflected both the responsibilities of the CEO role at a major financial services firm and the performance of the company during the fiscal year in question.
Recognition
Reilly's compensation of $24.05 million for fiscal year 2024 placed him among the higher-paid executives in the financial services sector, a reflection of the size and profitability of Raymond James Financial under his leadership.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Raymond James Pays Outgoing CEO Paul Reilly $24 Million for 2024".AdvisorHub.2025-01-08.https://www.advisorhub.com/raymond-james-pays-outgoing-ceo-paul-reilly-24-million-for-2024/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.