About Us
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About Us
Who is R.F. Lafferty?
Ralph F. Lafferty founded R.F. Lafferty & Co., Inc. in 1946 after returning form military service in Europe. Ralph started R.F. Lafferty with the idea that each and every client was the company's most valued asset. In the beginning, R.F. Lafferty was known as a "broker's broker," and institutional brokerage still remains a cornerstone of our business. While we have greatly broadened our services and clientele since those days and a different generation of professionals now leads the company, remaining true to the original vision.
Who owns the company now?
Henry Hackel owns and manages R.F. Lafferty. He joined the R.F. Lafferty team after graduating from Brooklyn Law. In 1976 he became the sole principle of the company.
What does R.F. Lafferty offer?
R.F. Lafferty offers a full complement of services, backed by advanced technology and professional expertise to help clients accomplish their financial goals. Our services encompass: institutional services, investment banking, wealth management, retail services, and corporate services. [links to each page].
Why choose R.F. Lafferty?
With over 60 years of dedication to our clients, you can be sure that your experience with us will be a good one. One of the many advantages to choosing R.F. Lafferty is our ability to spend quality time with every single client; assuring that your specific needs are addressed and all your questions are answered. Our small-firm feel matched with access to the financial tools and products of a large firm allows our clients to be confident that their financial matters are in the hands of experienced professionals.
Institutional Services
Wouldn’t I have more services available to me at a larger firm?
Our traders are equipped with state-of-the-art tools and direct access to multiple trading platforms that allow us to offer you various financial services while maintaining the small-firm, personalized feel. For example, our brokers enjoy live coverage on the NYSE and NYSE Alternext, direct access to all options exchanges, and access to over 30 international markets.
How can I be sure that trades will be executed in a timely fashion?
At R.F. Lafferty, our goals are aligned with yours. We don’t have share holders or a board of directors to answer to, which allows us to focus all of our energy on achieving the financial goals of the client.
Investment Banking
What kinds of investment banking services are offered?
Our group focuses on executing private and public transactions resulting in innovative financial solutions to meet the needs of our clients’ short and long-term goals. Services include, but are not limited to: mergers and acquisitions, reverse mergers, PIPE transactions, private placements, initial public offerings, bridge financing, and assistance with exchange listings.
Are the investment banking services tailored to small or large firms?
We are privileged to serve diverse clientele from small start-ups to large public companies. Many of the small companies we have advised over the years are now listed on national exchanges. R.F. Lafferty has deep expertise in raising capital from both institutional and accredited individual investors to meet our clients’ growth objectives.
Wealth Management
What are the financial products offered?
Our professionals have a variety of products and financial tools at their disposal consisting of: equities, preferred equities, exchange traded funds (ETFs), options, CD’s, money markets, bonds and fixed income, mutual funds, IRAs, 401K, 403B, annuities; fixed and variable, insurance, structured products, and separately managed accounts. Because we have access to securities markets in over 30 countries, we can also integrate foreign stocks and bonds into your portfolio when it’s to your advantage.
Does R.F. Lafferty sell any proprietary products?
No, we answer to no one but our clients. Our freedom to think independently is what assures our clients of the most consistently objective advice to help them achieve their financial goals.
What is the Private Client Group?
R.F. Lafferty's Private Client Group was designed to meet the needs of our most affluent clients. It offers the highly personalized level of services that you’ve come to trust at R.F. Lafferty from advisors who have the expertise and credentials to develop innovative, customized financial solutions. Members of this group are also eligible for credit and lending services, special access to deal making, and a sliding scale fee structure.
Who is the Private Client Group right for?
With increased wealth, there comes increased responsibility and demands on an individual or family. The Private Client Group is designed to meet those complex needs. With financial tools and strategies aimed towards larger-sized accounts, our team is prepared to work towards your specific financial goals.
What is the process for getting started?
Contact an R.F. Lafferty & Company Representative to schedule an initial meeting to discuss your unique situation. A member of the Wealth Management team will likely begin with a series of questions to learn more about your current situation, financial goals, and profile as an investor. Topics will include your current state of affairs, your financial planning needs, your investment objectives, and your tolerance for risk.
Retail Services
Are there any online brokerage services offered?
We offer robust web site tools that provide you with intra day trading balances, house holding services, and the ability to trade complex options directly from your online account. You can send orders in for immediate execution, check account balances, and edit account preferences all through our online portal. We will also provide a detailed recap of your annual trade activity ready to hand to your accountant at year end.
Corporate Services
Why is it beneficial to use R.F. Lafferty’s corporate services?
R.F. Lafferty offers one stop shopping for your corporate benefits needs. We offer disability and health insurance, as well as a host of retirement plan options. We bring a comprehensive view to your organization.
What can R.F. Lafferty offer our company?
We operate independently and are not aligned with any service provider. Clients can count on our complete objectivity in designing competitive, flexible benefit packages, including: group health insurance and section 125 plans, 401K and profit sharing plans, deferred compensation programs and executive bonus plans, buy-sell funding, group life insurance, disability, and long-term care benefits, defined benefit pension plan, and employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).
What if our needs are specific and/or different than many corporate standards?
