Robert James (businessman)

James founded Raymond James Financial in St. Petersburg, Florida in 1962, as Robert A. James Investments.^[1][2][3] In 1964, Raymond and Associates merged into Robert A. James Investments to form Raymond James & Associates.^[2] In 1970, he stepped down as CEO, and his son, Thomas James took over.^[3]

James died in 1983.^[3]