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Cohen & Company Capital Markets Adds Private Credit Advisory Unit

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CCM launches a private credit advisory practice with two senior hires to expand its financial advisory capabilities.

Cohen & Company Capital Markets Adds Private Credit Advisory Unit

Cohen & Company Capital Markets (CCM), a division of Cohen & Company Securities, LLC, has established a dedicated private credit advisory practice, the firm announced Oct. 5, 2026, marking a strategic expansion of its existing advisory services.

Daniel Sheriff joins the firm as Managing Director and Head of Private Credit, leading the newly formed practice. Christian Watson has also been brought on as Director, adding further senior-level depth to the team as CCM moves to compete more directly in the fast-growing private credit market.

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The dual hire signals CCM's intent to build out capabilities beyond its traditional advisory footprint. Private credit has emerged as one of the most active corners of institutional finance in recent years, attracting significant capital from asset managers, pension funds, and insurance companies seeking returns outside public debt markets.

CCM operates as a registered broker-dealer and is a member of FINRA and SIPC. The firm did not disclose financial terms related to the new practice's launch or initial mandates.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q.Who is leading Cohen & Company Capital Markets' new private credit practice?

Daniel Sheriff joins as Managing Director and Head of Private Credit, while Christian Watson joins as Director to support the practice.

Q.What is Cohen & Company Capital Markets?

CCM is a division of Cohen & Company Securities, LLC, a registered broker-dealer that is a member of FINRA and SIPC.

Q.When did Cohen & Company Capital Markets launch its private credit advisory practice?

The private credit advisory practice was announced on October 5, 2026.

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