About Robert James
Lived 1909 – 1983 (aged 73–74). Robert James was an American businessperson.
Robert A. James (1909–1983) was an American businessman, the founder of Raymond James Financial, an S&P 500-listed financial services company.
Career James founded Raymond James Financial in St. Petersburg, Florida in 1962, as Robert A. James Investments. In 1964, Raymond and Associates merged into Robert A. James Investments to form Raymond James & Associates. In 1970, he stepped down as CEO, and his son, Thomas James took over.
Death James died in 1983.
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Who was Robert James?
American businessman
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Robert James was born in 1909.
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Robert James died in 1983.
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Robert James was a businessperson.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert James. https://biography.guide/robert-james-businessperson/
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