Our firm takes its first steps, incorporating as Robert A. James Investments.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closes at 838.92, and Raymond James reports revenue of $3.3 million.

Bob James’ son Tom joins the firm full time.

We expand our capabilities with the formation of the firm’s Investment Banking division.

From humble beginnings in an apartment building on 3rd Avenue N., we graduate to an 8,000-square-foot space on downtown St. Petersburg’s Central Avenue.

We continue expanding our offerings with the establishment of a general insurance agency, known today as Raymond James Insurance Group.

The firm opens specialist operations on the Philadelphia Stock Exchange to support institutional clients.

The firm files for an initial public offering with the SEC, but market conditions put the move on hold.

The firm’s first computers are introduced to improve the efficiency of day-to-day operations.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closes at 858.71, and Raymond James reports revenue of $6.2 million.

To help ensure the best execution for clients and to reflect the firm’s growth, Raymond James & Associates gains a seat on the New York Stock Exchange.

The firm begins offering formal classroom training to associates, leading to the formation of Raymond James University.

During the economic downturn of 1973 and 1974, with the survival of the firm in the balance and capital reserves dwindling, Tom James sells off portions of his prized rare coin collection to help keep our doors open.

The firm begins offering correspondent clearing services to independent broker/dealers.

Raymond James Asset Management, later Eagle Asset Management and today one of the firms that make up Carillon Tower Advisers, is formed.

Financial Planner magazine names Bob James the most prolific leader of financial planning seminars in history.

Raymond James surpasses $1 million in net income for the first time.

Robert Thomas Securities is formed as an independent contractor broker/dealer.

Herb Ehlers takes the reins at Raymond James Asset Management, which in 1984 he renames Eagle Asset Management.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closes at 1546.67, and Raymond James reports revenue of $81.2 million.

Raymond James founder Robert A. “Bob” James dies. His legacy was not only a firm focused on financial planning, but a people-centered approach to business that inspired those who knew him.

After a 14-year delay, Raymond James goes public with a $14-million initial public offering.

The firm’s stock is listed on the NASDAQ.

The firm spends Presidents Day weekend moving into new headquarters on 66th Street in St. Petersburg.

Our offices on 66th Street in St. Petersburg.

Raymond James pays its first dividend.

The New York Stock Exchange approves Raymond James stock for listing under ticker symbol RJF.

With this certificate, our NYSE stock listing is official.

We complete construction of Tower 1 of the Raymond James Financial Center, located in the Carillon office park on 15 acres of former swampland.

A bird’s-eye view of our Carillon campus.

On October 19, 1987, known as “Black Monday,” the stock markets experience a dramatic plunge that prompts many firms to shut down their trading desks and turn off their phones to minimize losses. Raymond James refuses to do the same. Our desks stay open to help meet clients’ needs, resulting in our first and only unprofitable quarter since the firm went public in 1983.

Raymond James associates prove they’re made of sturdy stuff, and garner international notice, when they endure an eight-day air conditioning outage – and 90◦+ temperatures – with panache.

Our air conditioning outage makes headlines.

Our research and asset allocation results make their national debut in *The Wall Street Journal*.

Our corporate culture and long-held commitment to client service is codified and given a name: Service 1st^SM.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closes at 5172.12, and Raymond James reports revenue of $554.1 million.

Our newest subsidiary, Raymond James Trust Company, forms.

The firm publishes the Client Bill of Rights, penned by CEO Tom James, which sets the standard for our industry.

The Raymond James Client Bill of Rights.

Raymond James Bank is founded as a savings and loan association (S&L) to offer the benefits of a national charter and to provide even more resources to advisors and their clients.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average hits 5,000 for the first time.

The firm takes another step into the digital age, offering clients access to their account information on raymondjames.com.

Raymond James International Holdings, Inc. is established, expanding international operations and bolstering the firm’s presence in cities like Paris and Geneva, Switzerland (offices established in 1987 and 1988, respectively).

Raymond James Bank completes nationwide introduction of residential lending products.

Raymond James becomes the title sponsor of the Gasparilla Festival of the Arts, which has been held in Tampa since 1970.

The firm purchases the naming rights to Tampa’s new stadium, and the Bucs help christen Raymond James Stadium® with a win over the Chicago Bears.

Raymond James Stadium’s opening day, September 20, 1998.

Our independent contractor subsidiaries IM&R and Robert Thomas Securities merge to form Raymond James Financial Services.

We begin offering online trading to clients through their financial advisors.

We make our most significant acquisition to date with the addition of Detroit-based regional broker/dealer Roney & Co.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average hits 10,000 for the first time.

Raymond James acquires Canadian firm Goepel McDermid to form Raymond James Ltd.

Raymond James Stadium plays host to Super Bowl XXXV and the Baltimore Ravens’ defeat of the New York Giants.

As a result of its growth, the firm is named among the Fortune 1000 for the first time.

Raymond James makes its debut on Fortune’s Most Admired Companies list.*
*Fortune ranking based on an average score of nine key attributes of reputation: innovation, people management, use of corporate assets, social responsibility, quality of management, financial soundness, long-term investment, quality of products/services, and global competitiveness.

Raymond James is honored with the national Business in the Arts award.

Construction is completed on the fourth tower of the Raymond James Financial campus.

Governor Jeb Bush and the Florida Cabinet recognize Tom James as the 2004 Florida Free Enterpriser of the Year.

The firm purchases a 38,000-square-foot space in Southfield, Michigan, to serve as an operations center and business continuity hub.

Raymond James is ranked highest in both investor satisfaction and employee advisor satisfaction by J.D. Power and Associates.*
*Raymond James received the highest numerical score among full service brokerage firms in the proprietary J.D. Power and Associates 2008 Full Service Investor Satisfaction Study^SM. Study based on responses from 4,528 investors measuring 19 investment firms and measures opinions of investors who used full-service investment institutions. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of consumers surveyed in April-May 2008. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com.

Forbes.com names the firm one of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies and One of America’s Best Big Companies.*
*The Forbes rankings for “America’s Most Trustworthy Companies,” are compiled by financial analytics company Audit Integrity after it assesses companies for the integrity of their operations. The Forbes rankings for the “400 Best Big Companies in America” are based on stringent criteria including accounting and governance ratings, revenue, positive equity, long-term earnings growth and debt-to-capital ratios.

Tom James is named Ernst & Young’s National Entrepreneur of the Year in the financial services category.

Raymond James Stadium hosts its second Super Bowl – Super Bowl XLIII, where the Pittsburgh Steelers triumph over the Arizona Cardinals.

We bolster our mergers and acquisitions business with the acquisition of Lane Berry & Co., a middle market investment banking and advisory firm.

After 40 years as CEO, Tom James is succeeded by Paul Reilly. Tom remains Chairman of the Board.

Financial Planning pays tribute to Tom, his ongoing work and his lasting legacy.

The firm launches a new national branding campaign in print, broadcast and online, anchored by a tagline that gets to the heart of what we do: Life Well Planned.

We are named the best of the best in SmartMoney’s annual America’s Best and Worst broker survey.*
*Raymond James ranked No. 1 in SmartMoney’s annual ranking of full-service brokerage firms based on feedback from industry analysts, data on the performance of stock recommendations, customer satisfaction studies and intangibles such as use-friendliness of account statements and websites.

Raymond James celebrates 50 years of caring for people and their financial well-being.

Raymond James and Morgan Keegan unite to become one of the largest wealth management and investment banking firms in the country not headquartered on Wall Street.

In an effort to expand our banking efforts north of the border, the firm moves to acquire the Canadian assets of Allied Irish Banks.

Raymond James achieves its 100th consecutive quarter – and 25th year – of profitability.
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Executive Chairman Tom James is named one of five recipients of the annual Harvard Business School Alumni Achievement Award, the school’s highest honor.

Our former Global Private Client Group CEO Chet Helck marks the end of his tenure as chairman of the Securities Industry Financial Markets Association (SIFMA), where, among many accomplishments, he played an instrumental role in creating the “Helping Americans Succeed, Helping Main Street Prosper” campaign.

M&A Advisor names Raymond James “Investing Banking Firm of the Year.”*
*The M&A Advisor awards recognize excellence in deal making, restructuring and financing and celebrate the contributions and achievements of leading firms and professionals.

Raymond James is the 10th leading municipal bonds underwriter in the nation, according to Thomson Reuters, continuing more than a decade of top-10 performance.

The Bloomberg Riskless Return Ranking shows that Raymond James produced the best risk-adjusted return of nine U.S. brokerages, banks and advisory firms since 2009.

In February, Raymond James is again named among Fortune magazine’s most admired securities companies in the world.*
*Fortune ranking based on an average score of nine key attributes of reputation: innovation, people management, use of corporate assets, social responsibility, quality of management, financial soundness, long-term investment, quality of products/services, and global competitiveness.

Global Private Client Group CEO Chet Helck retires and per the firm’s management succession plans, Scott Curtis and Tash Elwyn join the firm’s Executive Committee.

Raymond James Bank marks its 20th anniversary with assets exceeding $12 billion.

Raymond James is honored with the Golden Hammer Award and named “Habitat Partner of the Year” by Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas County.

To strengthen our business continuity and digital security efforts, the firm constructs a state-of-the-art facility and relocates our data center to Denver.

Raymond James completes the acquisition of The Producers Choice, LLC, a private insurance and annuity marketing company, and its 60 associates become part of Raymond James Insurance Group.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closes at 17168.61, and Raymond James reports record annual revenue of $5.2 billion and record net income of $502.1 million.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will continue to call Raymond James Stadium home as the firm signs a new agreement to extend its naming rights through the 2027 season.

Raymond James expands its investment banking capabilities in Europe with the purchase of Munich-based M&A advisory Mummert & Company Corporate Finance GmbH.

MacDougall, MacDougall & MacTier Inc. (3Macs), which was founded in 1849 before Canada’s Confederation and remains one of the country’s leading independent investment firms, is acquired by our Canadian subsidiary, Raymond James Ltd.

The firm completes the acquisition of the U.S. private client unit of Deutsche Asset and Wealth Management and revives the storied Alex. Brown brand.