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Timothy R. Kraus

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CRD#: 5172059
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Professional summary

Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Timothy Robert Kraus, CFP®, who also goes by Timothy Kraus, was a registered financial professional .

Timothy is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2006. Timothy had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Aliases

Timothy Kraus

Other business activities

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(1)Name of Business: Towne Wealth Management Address: 5216 Monticello Ave, Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States Activity Type: Support Company - Non Owner Position/Title: Other Investment Related: No Start Date: 11/26/2019 Hours per month devoted to this business: 0-1 Hours per month devoted to this business during trading hours: 0-1 Description of duties: no responsibilities; FID Bank's investment division brand name (2)Name of Business: TowneBank Address: 5216 Monticello Ave, Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States Activity Type: Bank or Credit Union Associate Position/Title: Associate/Employee Investment Related: Yes Start Date: 09/01/2012 Hours per month devoted to this business: 81+ Hours per month devoted to this business during trading hours: 81+ Description of duties: Financial Advisor

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses

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CFP®

Certified Financial Planner

Experience

Past

September 6, 2012 - December 31, 2022

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 149018
WILLIAMSBURG, VA
Past

August 30, 2012 - December 31, 2022

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
NEWPORT NEWS, VA
Past

March 10, 2010 - August 31, 2012

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17499
RICHMOND, VA
Past

March 8, 2010 - August 31, 2012

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17499
RICHMOND, VA
Past

August 27, 2007 - November 6, 2008

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
WILLIAMSBURG, VA
Past

August 27, 2007 - November 6, 2008

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
WILLIAMSBURG, VA
Past

September 8, 2006 - September 5, 2007

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
RICHMOND, VA
Past

August 25, 2006 - September 5, 2007

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
RICHMOND, VA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC
MARY ELIZABETH HAAS | RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC | RAYMOND JAMES ADVISORY SERVICES

CRD#: 149018 / SEC#: 801-69815

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/23/2008 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/7/2006
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 8/24/2006
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC
MARY ELIZABETH HAAS | RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC | RAYMOND JAMES ADVISORY SERVICES

CRD#: 149018 / SEC#: 801-69815

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/23/2008 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
880 Carillon Parkway, Saint Petersburg, FL 33716
Mailing Address
Phone number
(727) 567-3020
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
6,727

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC. WRAP BROCHURE (6/30/2025)
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC. FIRM BROCHURE (6/30/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts1,030,208
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 344,868,106,925

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/12/2025
Cover Page
Report
08/21/2024
Cover Page
Report
09/27/2023
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

CRD#: 149018

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