Stifel, Nicolaus &
47yrs
Top 1% by experience in Houston
47yrs
Maria Erneston Hendershott
Financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates
At a glance
Experience47 years (since 1979)
How that compares ?Top 1% by experience in Houston
Office500 Dallas Street Suite 3400, Houston, TX 77002
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Hourly, Flat fee, Commissions
States licensed ?1 state
Services through Raymond James & Associates
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managersEducational seminars and workshopsOther services
Specialties, designations like CFP®, and languages spoken appear here when advisors claim their profiles.
Licenses
Exams passed, from the official record. Tap a license to see what it allows.
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Career
- 2006 – nowRaymond James & Associates, Inc.Current firm
- 2001 – 2006Legg Mason Wood Walker, IncorporatedPreviously
Questions to ask Maria
Tailored to Maria’s registration and firm.
- What's your succession plan, and who would work with me if you retire?
- At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
- What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
- If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
- Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
- What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?
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About Maria
How do I contact Maria?
Call Raymond James & Associates at 727-567-1000 and ask for Maria Erneston Hendershott. Maria works from the Houston, TX office.
How long has Maria been a financial advisor?
Maria has been in the industry since 1979, about 47 years. Top 1% by experience in Houston.
What licenses does Maria hold?
Series 63, Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Maria a fiduciary?
Maria is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Maria paid?
Raymond James & Associates reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, hourly fees, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products. Ask Maria for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 2, 2026.
This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.
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