In the second installation of this two-part feature about the LIBOR transition, you’ll hear from Bill Geis, head of private client banking at Raymond James Bank, who details how the move will affect individual and corporate borrowers. [Recorded 10/19/21]

LIBOR, the London Interbank Offered Rate, has been a primary benchmark in financial markets since the early 1980s. But it’s being phased out.

Why is the industry moving away from LIBOR? What will replace it? And what will this transition mean for investors, borrowers and banks?

In the first installation of this two-part feature, Greg Sitrin, head of fixed income trading at Raymond James, discusses the reasons behind the shift and implications for investors holding LIBOR-tied securities and contracts. [Recorded 10/22/21]

Your individualized Social Security strategy should reflect your life expectancy, work history, spousal situation and tax profile. Bob Spence, manager of Raymond James’ financial planning consultant team, sheds some light on this important and complex retirement income source. [Recorded 7/29/21]

How do COVID-19 vaccines perform against the delta variant? When is FDA approval expected? And is herd immunity really achievable?

Raymond James Biotechnology Analyst Steve Seedhouse, Ph.D., addresses these questions and more in the latest episode of For What It’s Worth. Hear him discuss the latest data around vaccine effectiveness, the transition from pandemic to possible endemic and how COVID-prompted innovation may open the door for the prevention of other illnesses. [Recorded 8/3/21]

In the last year, the oil market has contended with a pandemic, pipeline cyberattack and significant Iranian election. Raymond James Energy Analyst Pavel Molchanov discusses how these inflection points have impacted the industry. [Recorded 6/21/21]

Your trusted financial institutions should have solid privacy protocols in place. But you can take steps to protect sensitive information on your end, too. Hear from Raymond James Chief Privacy Officer Rob Patchett. [Recorded 5/13/21]

What can long-term investors expect in terms of tax adjustments, regulation changes and additional economic stimulus? Raymond James Washington Policy Analyst Ed Mills weighs in. [Recorded 5/11/21]

For people with disabilities, establishing a holistic wealth strategy can be all the more important, explains Will Lucius, director of special needs trusts at Raymond James Trust. These investors often face additional planning considerations that include aid eligibility, benefits coordination, income replacement and coverage of disability-related expenses. [Recorded 3/25/21]

The current U.S. housing market reflects a perfect storm of demand – the virus has led buyers of all ages to seek larger residences for work and relaxation as low interest rates and demographic factors add fuel to the fire. Bill Geis, head of private client banking at Raymond James Bank, discusses this sudden reversal of prior trends. [Recorded 1/21/21]

Raymond James Stadium will host America’s biggest football game on Sunday, February 7 in Tampa Bay. But how does this monumental event come together – especially amid a pandemic that’s rewritten the logistical rulebook?

In this special edition episode, Peter O’Reilly, NFL executive vice president of club business and league events, offers a glimpse into the planning (and problem solving) that’s made this year’s game possible. [Recorded 1/28/21]