Thomas James
Net worth: 2 773 M $ as of 2026-05-30
Net worth: 2 773 M $ as of 2026-05-30
Mr. Thomas A. James is a Chairman at Raymond James Financial, Inc., a Chairman at Chi Chi Rodriguez Youth Foundation and a Member at Securities Investor Protection Corp. He is on the Board of Directors at United Way of Pinellas County, Inc., Raymond James Financial, Inc., Cora Health Services, Inc., International Tennis Hall of Fame, Inc. and Business Committee for the Arts, Inc. He was previously CEO and Chairman of the Board for more than 40 years before handing over those roles to Paul Reilly in 2010 and 2017, respectively. From 2010 to 2017, he served as Executive Chairman of the Board. Mr. James has previously served on the boards of numerous public companies. In addition, Mr. James is a past chairman of the Financial Services Roundtable, the Securities Industry Association (now SIFMA), the Southern District of the SIA and the District 7 Business Conduct Committee of the National Association of Securities Dealers, and a past president of the Florida Security Dealers Association, as well as Raymond James Bank, NA and Heritage Family of Funds (subsidiaries of Raymond James Financial, Inc.). Mr. James graduated magna cum laude from Harvard College in 1964 and from Harvard Business School in 1966, where he was a Baker Scholar and graduated with high distinction. He also holds a Juris Doctor from Stetson College of Law, St. Petersburg, Florida, and obtained his Certified Financial Planner certification in 1978.
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-30 | 19,336,033 ( 9.92% ) | 2 773 M $ | 2026-05-30 |
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Securities Investor Protection Corp.
Securities Investor Protection Corp. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Provides industry financed insurance plan services | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Salvador Dali Museum, Inc. | Director/Board Member | 2011-01-23 |
United Way of Pinellas County, Inc.
United Way of Pinellas County, Inc. Part of United Way Worldwide, United Way of Pinellas County, Inc. is a non-profit organization that aims to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities worldwide to advance the common good. With 1.5 million volunteers, 6.8 million donors, and 45,000 corporate partners in more than 1,100 communities worldwide, the organization mobilizes communities to close gaps and open opportunities so that everyone can thrive. The organization serves 95% of communities and 37 countries and territories, making life better for 48 million people every year. United Way of Pinellas County, Inc. works with private, public, and nonprofit partners to boost education, economic mobility, and health resources. The goal of the organization is to help people in their communities and make a difference. The company is based in Clearwater, FL. | Director/Board Member | 1986-12-31 |
James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art | Founder | - |
Raymond James Financial, Inc. (Broker)
Raymond James Financial, Inc. (Broker) Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Chairman | 2009-12-31 |
Chi Chi Rodriguez Youth Foundation
Chi Chi Rodriguez Youth Foundation Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Operates as a non-profit organization that provides academic, social and economic related services | Chairman | 2005-12-31 |
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL, INC. | President | 2010-05-03 |
The Financial Services Roundtable
The Financial Services Roundtable Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides advisory services to financial service industry | Chairman | - |
New York Stock Exchange, Inc.
New York Stock Exchange, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Operates securities exchange market | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2011-03-28 |
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| Private companies | 36 |
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Home Shopping Network, Inc.
Home Shopping Network, Inc. Catalog/Specialty DistributionRetail Trade Provides television home shopping services | Retail Trade |
IMCO Recycling, Inc.
IMCO Recycling, Inc. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Recycles aluminum and zinc | Non-Energy Minerals |
Outback Steakhouse, Inc.
Outback Steakhouse, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Owns and operates steak restaurants | Consumer Services |
Raymond James Financial, Inc.
Raymond James Financial, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Provides wealth management, investment banking and advisory services | Finance |
Arbor Health Care Co.
Arbor Health Care Co. Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Operates nursing center | Health Services |
World of Science, Inc.
World of Science, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Retails traditional and distinctive science and nature products | Retail Trade |
New York Stock Exchange, Inc.
New York Stock Exchange, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Operates securities exchange market | Finance |
Securities Industry Association
Securities Industry Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates an association for the investment industry | Commercial Services |
Raymond James Ltd. (Broker)
Raymond James Ltd. (Broker) Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Finance |
Eckerd College
Eckerd College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Comprehensive Software Systems LLC
Comprehensive Software Systems LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides broker and transaction processing software to the financial services industry | Technology Services |
Securities Investor Protection Corp.
Securities Investor Protection Corp. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Provides industry financed insurance plan services | Finance |
OSI Restaurant Partners LLC
OSI Restaurant Partners LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Owns and operates a chain of casual dining restaurants | Consumer Services |
Securities Industry & Financial Markets Association, Inc.
Securities Industry & Financial Markets Association, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates a lobbying association for the financial services industry | Commercial Services |
The Financial Services Roundtable
The Financial Services Roundtable Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides advisory services to financial service industry | Commercial Services |
The Florida Council of 100
The Florida Council of 100 Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Florida Council of 100 is an organization of business leaders focused on enhancing economic competitiveness and quality of life through business-driven public policy, research, and public-private collaboration. The private company is based in Tampa, FL. Established in 1961, the council addresses economic competitiveness, health, housing, talent, and water conservation by convening leaders from business, academia, and government to identify state challenges and develop strategic solutions. It has developed an economic development strategy called "Beyond Sunshine," which leverages regional strengths to attract higher-wage jobs and sustain quality of life, emphasizing collaboration among businesses, educational institutions, and policymakers. The council leads initiatives on water resource management, resilience against severe weather, and produces research reports on economic growth, healthcare access, housing affordability, and resilience. | Commercial Services |
Florida Council on Economic Education | |
Cora Health Services, Inc.
Cora Health Services, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides outpatient physical, occupational and speech therapy services | Health Services |
Business Committee for the Arts, Inc.
Business Committee for the Arts, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates organizations to to support arts in the workplace and education | Commercial Services |
International Tennis Hall of Fame, Inc.
International Tennis Hall of Fame, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHF) is a non-profit organization that preserves and promotes the history of tennis and celebrates its champions. The ITHF is located in Newport, RI, with Hall of Famers hailing from 27 nations around the world. The Hall of Fame honors these legends and chronicles the sport's history in a comprehensive interactive museum and programming to celebrate the sport around the world. | Consumer Services |
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a non profit organization that focuses on governing activities of all broker-dealer firms and brokers | Commercial Services |
United Way Suncoast, Inc.
United Way Suncoast, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides social services | Commercial Services |
Salvador Dali Museum, Inc. | Consumer Services |
Raymond James Bank, NA
Raymond James Bank, NA Regional BanksFinance Operates as a state chartered commercial bank | Finance |
Florida Security Dealers Association
Florida Security Dealers Association Florida Security Dealers Association is a non-profit company based in Tallahassee, FL. The company was founded in 1933. | |
United Way of Pinellas County, Inc.
United Way of Pinellas County, Inc. Part of United Way Worldwide, United Way of Pinellas County, Inc. is a non-profit organization that aims to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities worldwide to advance the common good. With 1.5 million volunteers, 6.8 million donors, and 45,000 corporate partners in more than 1,100 communities worldwide, the organization mobilizes communities to close gaps and open opportunities so that everyone can thrive. The organization serves 95% of communities and 37 countries and territories, making life better for 48 million people every year. United Way of Pinellas County, Inc. works with private, public, and nonprofit partners to boost education, economic mobility, and health resources. The goal of the organization is to help people in their communities and make a difference. The company is based in Clearwater, FL. | |
Junior Achievement of Pinellas County
Junior Achievement of Pinellas County General GovernmentGovernment Part of JA Worldwide, Inc., Junior Achievement of Pinellas County is a company based in Clearwater, FL. | Government |
National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc.
National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides financial regulatory services | Finance |
Chi Chi Rodriguez Youth Foundation
Chi Chi Rodriguez Youth Foundation Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Operates as a non-profit organization that provides academic, social and economic related services | Health Services |
Raymond James Financial, Inc. (Broker)
Raymond James Financial, Inc. (Broker) Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Finance |
Harvard Business School
Harvard Business School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Harvard College
Harvard College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Stetson University College of Law
Stetson University College of Law Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art | |
Alexis De Tocqueville Society | |
First State Bank
First State Bank Regional BanksFinance Operates as a state chartered bank | Finance |
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