Businessman. He was the founder of the investment company that bears his name. It was started by him, Jean and Guy Witter in San Francisco in 1924, and dealt in municipal and corporate debt obligations. In 1929, he opened an office in New York, as well as becoming a member firm of the New York Stock Exchange. Dean Witter and Company established one of the first formal brokers’ training programs in 1945. (bio by: Ginny M)  Family links:  Spouse:  Helen Perkins Witter (1893 – 1991)*  Children:  William D. Witter (1923 – 2003)* *Calculated relationship