Founder Profile
Bob James
Last reviewed: November 2026 · By Swet Parvadiya
Who is Bob James?
Bob James is a founder of Raymond James Financial, which was founded in 1962.
- Company founded
- Raymond James Financial
- Founded
- 1962
Founding Story
Florida financial planner who founded Raymond & Associates in 1962, pioneering the concept that financial planning should be tailored to client needs.
Sources
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- Raymond James Financial Corporate Charter & Business Registration (Raymond James Financial)
- Raymond James Financial Investor Relations & Corporate Governance (Raymond James Financial)