Exhibit 23



                CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS


The Board of Directors
Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette, Inc.

We consent to the inclusion of our report dated June 27, 2000, on Form 11-K
Annual Report relating to the financial statements of the 401(K) Retirement
Savings Plan for Employees of Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette, Inc. (the "Plan")
and supplemental schedules of the Plan included in the Plan's Annual Report
for the year ended December 31, 1999.


/s/ KPMG LLP

June 27, 2000