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Founded by James Jacobus Roosevelt in 1797.1
Private company
Defunct American investment banking firm
Roosevelt & Son was an American investment banking firm connected with the Roosevelt family for nearly two centuries. The firm was among the oldest banking houses on Wall Street.2 It was founded by James Jacobus Roosevelt.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
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Roosevelt & Son was an American investment banking firm connected with the Roosevelt family for nearly two centuries. The firm was among the oldest banking houses on Wall Street.2
Founded by James Jacobus Roosevelt in 1797.1
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