Wall Street has changed greatly over the course of this century.  Large financial conglomerates and highly specialized boutiques have replaced many of the traditional names that helped finance America’s growth for much of the period.  Jesup & Lamont, a vintage Wall Street firm that has retained its original name and business principles for more than 125 years, is a noteworthy exception.

The firm’s distinguished history began at the dawn of the industrial revolution. When James Jesup and Lansing Lamont -- two highly- regarded New York financiers – formed their partnership in 1877, oil and railroads represented the country’s economic future, and capital was the engine to drive the dream forward. Powerful visionaries like John D. Rockefeller turned to Jesup & Lamont to raise capital and provide brokerage services for Standard Oil and several related companies that were developing infrastructure for the new age. The towering Rockefeller Center complex, constructed with funds partially underwritten by Jesup & Lamont, stands as a symbol of the promise and achievement of the era.