Cohen & Company Capital Markets Adds Private Credit Advisory Unit
CCM launches a dedicated private credit advisory practice, bringing on two senior hires to expand its advisory capabilities.
Cohen & Company Capital Markets (CCM), a division of Cohen & Company Securities, LLC, has established a new private credit advisory practice, the firm announced October 5, 2026, signaling a strategic push into one of the fastest-growing corners of alternative finance.
Daniel Sheriff joins the firm as Managing Director and Head of Private Credit, leading the newly formed practice. Christian Watson has also come aboard as Director, rounding out the initial leadership team tasked with building out CCM's presence in the private credit market.
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The expansion broadens CCM's advisory capabilities at a time when private credit has emerged as a significant alternative to traditional bank lending, attracting institutional investors and corporate borrowers seeking more flexible financing structures. The firm did not disclose financial terms related to the hires or projected deal volume targets for the new unit.
CCM operates as a registered broker-dealer and member of FINRA and SIPC. The addition of a dedicated private credit team positions the firm to compete with larger advisory shops that have invested heavily in alternative credit platforms in recent years.
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