James McDevitt

Head of Equity Sales & Trading
Expertise: Equity Sales & Trading, Corporate Business Development, Capital Markets
Email: jmcdevitt@roberts-ryan.com
Phone: 646-542-0019

James McDevitt

Career
James McDevitt is Head of Equity Sales & Trading at Roberts & Ryan, with an expertise in equity trading. Mr. McDevitt was a specialist on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) for 25 years rising to become a partner at MJ Meehan & Co, and then as a Senior Vice President with Bank of America Specialists. During his career, Mr. McDevitt managed the trading post for marquee NYSE listed securities to include Citibank, Walmart, Colgate, Sprint, McDonald’s, and JP Morgan.

Mr. McDevitt spent three years at Academy Securities as a Senior Director selling fixed income and equity services to Corporate Treasurers.

Mr. McDevitt holds SIE, FINRA Series 7, 24, and 63 licenses.

Education and Service
James McDevitt is a graduate of Oneota State College in New York, where he received his degree in Bachelor of Arts, with a focus on American History. He also studied Technical Analysis at NY Institute of Finance.

Mr. McDevitt has been involved in a number of charities and is a Board Member of Roberts & Ryan, Inc.