Founded in 1946, independent family-owned broker-dealer reflects on eight decades of client service
NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — R.F. Lafferty & Co., Inc., a global, full-service broker-dealer, today announced the celebration of its 80th anniversary. Founded in 1946, the family-owned firm has served clients across multiple generations and market cycles while maintaining its commitment to independence, long-term relationships, and personalized client service.
“Celebrating 80 years is a significant milestone for our firm,” said R.F. Lafferty’s CEO Robert Hackel. “The trust and support of our employees, clients, and business partners have been instrumental in shaping our history. Their confidence in our team has allowed us to grow while remaining true to the values that have guided the firm for decades.”
Since its founding, R.F. Lafferty has evolved from its roots as a brokers’ broker into a diversified financial services firm serving retail, institutional, and corporate clients. Today, the firm provides a broad range of services, including retail brokerage, wealth management, institutional sales and trading, market making, independent research, and investment banking. It is headquartered in New York and recently opened a new office in Boca Raton, FL.
Throughout its history, R.F. Lafferty has adapted to changing market environments while maintaining a focus on serving clients through personalized advice and direct access to experienced professionals. The firm’s investment banking platform has supported companies across a range of industries through public offerings, private placements, strategic advisory engagements, and other capital markets transactions. Its institutional sales, trading, market making, and research capabilities continue to support investors and issuers navigating today’s complex markets.
A defining characteristic of R.F. Lafferty’s history has been its continuity of ownership and leadership. In 1970, Henry Hackel acquired the firm and established the foundation for its continued growth while preserving its independent, client-focused approach. More than five decades later, the firm remains family-owned and operated, a unique differentiator within the financial services industry.
Leadership continuity remains central to the firm’s long-term vision. Robert Hackel, who previously served as Chief Operating Officer for nearly three decades before becoming CEO, continues to guide the firm’s strategic growth. Amanda Hackel, Vice President within the investment banking group at R.F. Lafferty, represents the next generation of leadership and reinforces the firm’s long-term commitment to serving clients.
“Our focus remains on delivering the same level of service and commitment that has defined R.F. Lafferty for the past 80 years,” Robert Hackel added. “We look forward to the opportunities ahead for our clients, employees, and the firm.”
About R.F. Lafferty & Co., Inc.
Established in 1946, R.F. Lafferty & Co., Inc. is a global, full-service broker-dealer headquartered in New York, New York. R.F. Lafferty has been family owned and operated since 1970, and clients can expect exceptional experience, continuity in service and true dedication from the people they work with at R.F. Lafferty. R.F. Lafferty offers an array of customized services including retail brokerage, wealth management, institutional sales and trading, market making, independent research, and investment banking.
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R.F. Lafferty & Co., Inc.
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