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Thomas James

Thomas James

Thomas James (#1171)

Global Rank #1171
Country Rank #441
Country United States

Thomas James is listed among the world billionaires tracked by Iconic Billionaires.

  • $ 4 B
  • Finance
  • United States
  • M
  • 84 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #1,171
Country Rank #441
Net Worth $3.7B
Previous Worth $3.6B
Worth Change +$0.1B
Country United States
Industry Finance
Age 84 Years
Gender M
Worth As Of May 4, 2026
Last Refreshed 12 Sep 2026, 12:00 AM
Residence Saint Petersburg, Florida
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Personal Stats

Age 84
Source Of Wealth Finance
Residence Saint Petersburg, Florida
Citizenship United States
Marital Status Married
Children 2
Education Bachelor of Arts/Science, Harvard University; Master of Business Administration, Harvard Business School; Doctor of Jurisprudence, Stetson University
Net Worth Change +$0.1B +2.8% from previous worth
Previous Net Worth $3.6B
Current Net Worth $3.7B

Worth as of May 4, 2026

About Me

Thomas James inherited and grew his fortune through financial services business Raymond James, which was started by his father, Robert, in 1962. He stepped down as Raymond James' chairman in 2017, having served for over 40 years. He retired from the company's board of directors in February 2024. He is an avid art collector. Part of his collection is on display at the James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art. He is a graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Business School.

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Did You Know?

James and his wife began collecting art while both were still students.

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Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Thomas James's net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

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Current Net Worth: $3.7B (May 4, 2026)

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