Rich Foster
Traditional Finance Professional (TradFi) | Background in Blockchain and Tokenized Markets (DeFi) | Advocate for regulatory clarity and oversight of both
- Role
- Senior Advisor, Investment Advisory Supervision at Raymond James
- Location
- Tampa, FL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Rich Foster
Disclaimer: My views on blockchain and digital assets are my own and not affiliated with Raymond JamesUS Marine Corps veteran with a 25+ year career in investment management that has moved from TradFi to DeFi back to TradFi. My background spans portfolio management, trading operations, regulatory compliance, and digital asset strategy, supported by Series 7, 24, and 65 credentials. At Raymond James I provide oversight and guidance to Financial Advisors who manage fee-based accounts, ensuring they adhere to U.S. securities and investment adviser regulations and maintain client-first standards.
Experience
Senior Advisor, Investment Advisory Supervision
Jul 2025 — Present
Education
Fullerton College
Business Administration and Management, General
2000
Skills
- Bonds
- Banking
- Mutual Funds
- Risk Management
- Series 4
- Series 63
- Isda
- Swift Messaging
- Series 6
- Series 24
- Relationship Management
- Stocks
- Fx Spot
- Derivatives
- Financial Services
- Etfs
- Series 65
- Global Custody
- Finra
- Options
- Investments
- Equities
- Series 7
- Portfolio Management
- Institutional Accounts
- International Settlements
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