Morris joins from Wells Fargo, where he managed more than $110 million in client assets and had annual fees and commissions of over $1 million.

Morris Capital Management Group specializes in wealth accumulation and preservation and offers a range of investment alternatives and services.

Morris began his career in 1994 at Prudential Securities, later joining Legg Mason and Wachovia Securities, a predecessor firm of Wells Fargo Advisors. In 2011 - while at Wells Fargo - he founded Morris Capital Management Group.

Joining Morris at Raymond James is Denise Bucci, a registered client services manager. In her new role, Morris carries out administrative duties, customer account inquiries and overlooks daily operations.

She began her career as an administrative assistant with Thomson McKinnon, a predecessor firm of Prudential Securities. She has worked at several other firms including Shearson Lehman and Paine Webber, prior to joining Morris at Wachovia Securities in 2005.

In related news, yesterday Raymond James Financial Services recruited financial advisors Richard Swift and Jeff Dakin in Columbus, GA. The team operates as the Swift Wealth Management Group and joined from Morgan Stanley, where they managed some $934 million in client assets and had $1.2 million in annual fees and commissions.