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.  

Founded in 1990, based in Orlando and focused in the Southeast, Empire is dedicated to providing an array of unique financial services catering to retail, institutional and corporate investors, Empire Financial Group Inc. has dedicated itself to offering its clients a diverse platform of services all created in an environment that fosters integrity and ingenuity. The Empire team has significant retail, institutional and corporate finance related experience allowing it to create a unique platform to service a broad range of clients. Empire’s principal business lines include supporting Independent registered representative model, capital raising activities for both private and public companies, domestic & international full service market making desk