ABConnexions (ABC) is proud to announce that Raymond James, Monument has joined as an official supporter of the ABC Awards 2025, underlining a shared commitment to inclusion, opportunity, and community growth across the North-East.
Raymond James, Monument was founded to deliver personalised, high-quality wealth management services with integrity and transparency. Located in the historic Monument area of Newcastle, the firm serves a wide range of clients—including individuals, families, business owners, trusts, and charities—across the region and beyond.
Michael Rankin, Chartered Wealth Manager at Raymond James, Monument said:
“At Raymond James, we believe that financial success should be accessible to everyone, regardless of background. We’re proud to support initiatives like the ABC Awards and the Inclusion by Default (IBD) programme, which reflect our values and mission. Our office is dedicated to helping people achieve their goals, support their families, and strengthen their communities. These awards are a celebration of that shared vision.”
Raymond James’ support comes on the back of their Best D&I Initiative win at the 2024 Professional Adviser Awards, a recognition of their enduring commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion across the organisation and within the communities they serve.
ABConnexions (ABC) is a pioneering not-for-profit organisation dedicated to empowering diverse communities, entrepreneurs, and professionals across the North East. Through programmes like Inclusion by Default, AWEsome Women, and the ABC Awards, ABC provides platforms for shared learning, innovation, and collective action.
Amit Bahanda, Director of ABConnexions, welcomed the announcement:
“It’s a pleasure to welcome Raymond James, Monument as a supporter of the ABC Awards 2025. Their commitment to inclusive values and community impact mirrors the ethos of ABC. Together, we can continue creating spaces where achievements are recognised, and every voice is valued.”
(picture featuring Michael Rankin, Raymond James Monument and Amit Bahanda, Director of ABConnexions)
Ammar Mirza CBE, Chairman of ABConnexions, added:
“We’re delighted to be joined by Raymond James, Monument. Their belief in diversity as a catalyst for success aligns beautifully with what the ABC Awards stand for. It’s through partnerships like this that we strengthen our mission to build an inclusive, empowered North-East.”
As the ABC Awards 2025 approach, Raymond James, Monument’s involvement highlights the growing recognition of diversity as a driver of innovation, resilience, and community cohesion.