Raymond James is acquiring a majority stake in GreensLedge Holdings LLC, a boutique investment bank recognized for its expertise in structured credit and securitization. GreensLedge, founded in 2008, specializes in advisory services and arranging CLOs, CDOs, Rated Feeders, CFOs, ABS, and debt offerings. Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group, Inc., a long-time partner of GreensLedge, will retain a minority interest. The transaction aims to deepen Raymond James' capital markets capabilities and formalizes a longstanding relationship between the two firms. The closing of the deal remains subject to customary conditions, including regulatory approvals. Sullivan & Cromwell served as legal advisor to Raymond James, while Houlihan Lokey acted as financial advisor and Debevoise & Plimpton as legal advisor to GreensLedge in the transaction.