Sentinel Brokers Company, Inc.

Overview

Established in 1996, Sentinel Brokers Company, Inc. is a FINRA-registered broker-dealer specializing in institutional bond brokerage and equity market making. The firm has expanded its capabilities to include underwriting and selling group member services for corporate securities offerings, enabling participation in initial public offerings (IPOs), follow-on offerings, and various corporate financing transactions. This expansion enhances its role in the capital markets, providing comprehensive support to clients seeking capital through public market channels. In 2021, Sentinel broadened its offerings to include equity market-making, further strengthening its position in the capital markets. The firm's strategic growth was further bolstered in 2021 when Document Security Systems, Inc. (DSS) acquired a 24.9% stake in Sentinel, with an option to acquire an additional 50.1%. This partnership aims to accelerate the development of DSS Securities, leveraging Sentinel's expertise to build a robust ecosystem around this high-growth segment. Sentinel's leadership, under CEO Joseph Lawless, emphasizes a client-focused approach, delivering execution excellence and deep market expertise. The firm's expansion into underwriting and selling group member services reflects its commitment to providing a fully integrated suite of services across multiple asset classes, positioning it as a dynamic force in the capital markets and enhancing its ability to support corporate issuers and institutional clients across the capital formation process.

Investment Focus

• Institutional clients seeking capital through public market channels
• Companies requiring underwriting and selling group member services for corporate securities offerings

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