John McRae Receives Prestigious Recognition

MERIDIAN, Miss. (May 7, 2026) – John McRae, senior financial advisor at Citizens National Bank’s Wealth Management Division in Meridian, has been ranked first for the state of Mississippi among the Raymond James-affiliated advisors recently named to the Barron’s list of Top 1,500 Financial Advisors. The list, which recognizes advisors from national, regional and independent firms, was released online March 20, 2026.

McRae joined Citizens National Bank in 1992 as an officer trainee and shortly thereafter launched the bank’s Financial Services Department. He is a graduate of Mississippi State University with a degree in banking and finance. McRae holds Series 7 (General Securities Representative), Series 24 (General Securities Principal), Series 51 (Municipal Fund Securities Principal), Series 63 (Uniform Securities Agent State Law) and Series 66 (Uniform Combined State Law) Licenses.

Recognized on numerous occasions for his exceptional service to clients, McRae was named the top financial advisor for the state of Mississippi by Barron’s Magazine for the past two consecutive years. “I am honored by this recognition from Barron’s and thankful to all of my clients for trusting me with their investments,” said McRae.

Citizens National Bank currently has assets in excess of $1.8 billion and manages an additional $2.7 billion through its Wealth Management Division. Raymond James and Citizens National Bank have been working together to provide investment services to the bank’s footprint for over 25 years.

Barron’s is a registered trademark of Dow Jones & Company, L.P. All rights reserved. The rankings are based on data provided by 7,855 individual advisors and their firms and include qualitative and quantitative criteria, and 1,500 won. Time period upon which the rating is based is from 09/30/2024 to 09/30/2025, and was released on 03/20/2026.

Factors included in the rankings: assets under management, revenue produced for the firm, regulatory record, quality of practice and philanthropic work. Investment performance is not an explicit component because not all advisors have audited results and because performance figures often are influenced more by clients’ risk tolerance than by an advisor’s investment abilities.

The ranking may not be representative of any one client’s experience, is not an endorsement, and is not indicative of advisor’s future performance. Neither Raymond James nor any of its financial advisors pay a fee in exchange for this award/rating. Compensation provided for using the rating. Barron’s is not affiliated with Raymond James.

To reach John McRae, more information can be found on Citizens National Bank’s website or by calling 601-484-5273.

 

About Barron’s Top 1,500 Financial Advisors

Barron’s is a registered trademark of Dow Jones & Company, L.P. All rights reserved.  The rankings are based on data provided by 7,855 individual advisors and their firms and include qualitative and quantitative criteria, and 1,500 won. Time period upon which the rating is based is from 09/30/2024 to 09/30/2025, and was released on 03/20/2026.  Factors included in the rankings: assets under management, revenue produced for the firm, regulatory record, quality of practice and philanthropic work. Investment performance is not an explicit component because not all advisors have audited results and because performance figures often are influenced more by clients’ risk tolerance than by an advisor’s investment picking abilities. The ranking may not be representative of any one client’s experience, is not an endorsement, and is not indicative of advisor’s future performance. Neither Raymond James nor any of its Financial Advisors pay a fee in exchange for this award/rating. Compensation provided for using the rating. Barron’s is not affiliated with Raymond James.

About Citizens National Bank

Citizens National Bank is celebrating 138 years of service as an independent, Mississippi-owned community bank with locations throughout the state in Meridian, Quitman, Philadelphia, Olive Branch, Southaven, Hattiesburg, Laurel, Waynesboro, Columbus, Macon, Kosciusko, Carthage, Ridgeland, Madison, Flowood, Brandon and, soon, Gluckstadt. The bank has assets in excess of $1.8 billion and manages $2.7 billion in its Wealth Management Division as of April 30, 2026, which is committed to assisting clients with the accumulation, preservation and transfer of wealth. As a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), CNB is dedicated to promoting economic growth and improving the financial well-being of underserved communities across Mississippi through affordable housing, small business development and consumer financial products and services. For more information, visit www.yourcnb.com.

About Raymond James Financial Services
Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. (RJFS), member FINRA/SIPC, is a financial services firm supporting independent financial advisors nationwide. Since 1974, RJFS provides a wide range of investment and wealth planning-related services through its affiliate, Raymond James & Associates, Inc., member New York Stock Exchange/SIPC. Both firms are wholly owned subsidiaries of Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE-RJF), one of the nation’s premier diversified financial services companies with financial advisors throughout the United States, Canada and overseas. Total client assets are approximately $1.83 trillion as of Feb. 28, 2026. Additional information is available at raymondjames.com.

Past performance is not indicative of future results. The information provided is for informational purposes only and is not a solicitation to buy or sell Raymond James Financial Stock.Securities offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC, and are not insured by bank insurance, the FDIC or any other government agency, are not deposits or obligations of the bank, are not guaranteed by the bank, and are subject to risks, including the possible loss of principal. Investment advisory services offered through Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. Citizens National Bank and Citizens National Bank’s Wealth Management Division are not registered broker/dealers and are independent of Raymond James Financial Services. Raymond James is a registered trademark of Raymond James Financial, Inc.

APPROVAL NUMBER: M26-1044232

APPROVED THROUGH: 03.26.2027