Raymond James Financial Inc. announced that Kevin Kooman has joined the company as managing director in their financial services investment banking practice. At Raymond James, Kooman will cover depositories with a specific focus on West Coast banks.With over 30 years of experience and leadership in private equity, investment banking and corporate finance, Kooman brings along experience in depository practice from 13 senior bankers in six cities. Kooman joins from private equity firm Patriot Financial Partners LP where he was a principal for 10 years and a partner for 6 years.

He was previously a vice president at Janney Montgomery Scott LLC for 8 years. Kooman has been a board of director at Freedom Bank of Virginia and Limestone Bank Inc. for four years. He graduated from Villanova University and received his MBA from Temple University.