About Us

Cantor Fitzgerald, formed in 1945 as an investment bank and brokerage business, became known for its innovation in computer-based bond brokerage, the quality and success of its institutional distribution business model, and as the market’s premier dealer of government securities.

Since that time, the firm has continued to set the pace in innovation to become a premier global financial services provider. Recognized today for excellence in institutional equity and fixed income sales and trading, and investment banking and merchant banking, Cantor is a preeminent capital markets investment bank serving more than 5,000 institutional clients around the world, and is one of a select number of primary dealers authorized to trade U.S. government securities with The Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

Capitalizing on the firm’s financial acumen and technology prowess, Cantor’ portfolio of businesses also includes Cantor Commercial Real Estate, Prime Brokerage, CantorCO2e, Cantor Gaming, Cantor Index, Cantor Insurance Group, Cantor Exchange and other businesses and ventures.

For 65 years, Cantor consistently fueled the growth of original ideas, pioneered new markets and provided superior service to clients. Presently, Cantor operates trading desks in every major financial center in the world, with offices in over 30 locations around the world and approximately 1,400 employees.

As one of the few remaining private partnerships on the Street, Cantor has the distinct ability to focus on long-term value creation and solid relationship building. Our structure allows us to respond quickly to client needs, develop solutions that address complex challenges, avoid the limitations of bureaucracy and attract talented individuals that are driven to succeed. 

Our Management

Cantor Fitzgerald's management is an experienced group of executives who continue to keep us at the forefront of the global financial arena. Meet the leadership behind Cantor Fitzgerald's success.

	Howard W. Lutnick Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
	Stuart Fraser Vice Chairman
	Shawn Matthews Chief Executive Officer, Cantor Fitzgerald & Co.
	Stephen Merkel Executive Managing Director, General Counsel, Secretary and Director
	Douglas R. Barnard Chief Financial Officer
	Steve Kantor Executive Managing Director, Global Head of Investment Banking
	Michael Lehrman Executive Managing Director and Deputy Head of Investment Banking
	Anthony Orso Executive Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Cantor Commercial Real Estate
	Noel J. Kimmel Senior Managing Director, Global Head of Prime Services
	Thomas Anzalone Executive Vice President and Director of Global Operations
	Laurence Rose Senior Managing Director