Rick O'Dell becomes member of Financial Services Institute

Local financial adviser Rick O'Dell of Raymond James Financial Services announced he has become a member of the Financial Services Institute (SI) in Washington, D.C.

FSI advocates for main street Americans' access to unbiased, affordable financial advice delivered by a growing network of over 35,000 independent financial advisers.

"I am proud to become a member of FSI, an organization that works hard every day to protect my clients' access to quality financial advice," O'Dell said. "FSI helps educate elected officials and regulators on what Americans need from financial advisers and how the industry works with clients to secure their financial futures. They also help ensure that I can continue to offer my clients and potential clients to advice they need."

"We are pleased to have Rick O'Dell as a new member," FSI President and CEO Dale E. Brown said. "Our advocacy is only as effective as our engaged members, and conscientious members like Rick help bring real-life experience to our efforts. We plan to work closely with Rick as we advocate for
independent financial advisers and the hardworking clients they serve."

FSI is an advocacy organization for independent financial services firms and independent financial advisers. Established in January 2004, FSI has well over 100 broker-dealer members and over 35,000 financial adviser members.

Member firms have upwards of 180,000 financial advisers affiliated with them. FSI's mission is to create a more responsible regulatory environment for independent broker-dealers and their affiliated financial advisers through effective advocacy, education and public awareness. FSI's strategy
includes involvement in FINRA governance, constructive engagement in the regulatory process and effective influence on the legislative process.

For more information, please visit www.financialservices.org.