Tom James built a tiny securities firm into a thriving mini-empire. But after nearly 40 years, will he soon step away from the helm of Raymond James Financial
the financial, insurance, real estate, rental and leasing (FIRE) industry group contributed nearly a quarter (24 percent) of real GDP growth in 2005, making it the leading contributor to GDP for the past three consecutive years.
RBC Dain Rauscher is on the prowl for a brokerage acquisition. The Minneapolis-based regional brokerage is aiming to increase the firm's rep force to 2,500 brokers within five years from 1,650 today