Steward Partners Global Advisory LLC opened an office in Austin, Texas.

The Dooley Group, comprised of Gene Dooley, Wes DeVoe and Taryn Bertetto, will be based in the new office. Dooley, DeVoe and Bertetto were previously with Merrill Lynch, where they oversaw $134 million in client assets.

Dooley will become a managing director for Steward Partners Global Advisory, while DeVoe will become a vice president.

Steward Partners Global Advisory is an independent partnership associated with Raymond James Financial Services Inc.