10-K/A

February  22, 1995

Securities and Exchange Commission 
Division of Corporation Finance
Washington , D.C.   20549

Dear  Sirs:

Please accept this filing as an amendment to the 10-k filed by Raymond James
Financial , Inc. on December  28, 1994.  This amendment is made in order to
include a Financial Data Schedule.

If you have any questions please contact Jennifer C. Ackart at (813)578-3800
ext.4303.


Sincerely,

Jennifer C. Ackart
Controller

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<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
FORM 10-K FOR RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL, INC. FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 1994 AND IS QUALIFIE IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

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