Cohen & Company Launches Private Credit Advisory Practice
Cohen & Company Capital Markets (CCM), a division of Cohen & Company Securities, has launched a new private credit advisory practice to expand its capital markets platform. The initiative aims to provide middle-market companies with tailored debt financing solutions and specialized credit expertise in addition to CCM's existing M&A advisory services and capital-raising capabilities. Daniel Sheriff was appointed as Managing Director and Head of Private Credit, while Christian Watson joined as Director of Private Credit. Both bring extensive experience from previous roles at Catalyst Strategic Credit Group and PNC Financial Services Group. The new practice is intended to help clients access alternative financing options beyond traditional bank lending for growth initiatives, acquisitions, recapitalizations, and refinancing transactions. Jerry Serowik, Head of CCM, emphasized the importance of this addition in enhancing their ability to deliver tailored solutions and strategic advice across a wide range of corporate finance decisions. The launch reflects Cohen & Company's ongoing commitment to offering comprehensive advisory services.