R.F. Lafferty Announces Expansion with Addition of Industry Veterans Thomas O'Neill, Joseph Oricoli, and Thomas Waldron

Former Sandler O'Neill co-founder and accomplished capital markets professionals strengthen firm's investment banking and advisory capabilities

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 11, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- R.F. Lafferty & Co., Inc., a global, full-service broker-dealer, announces that Thomas O'Neill and Joseph Oricoli have joined the firm as Senior Directors, Investment Banking, and Thomas Waldron has joined as Vice President, Investment Banking. O'Neill, co-founder of Sandler O'Neill & Partners and a founding partner of ONeillOricoli Corporation; Oricoli, a founding partner of ONeillOricoli Corporation; and Waldron, a partner of ONeillOricoli Corporation, will expand the firm's capabilities across investment banking, capital markets, strategic advisory, and institutional client services.

"Thomas, Joseph, and Thomas each bring exceptional experience, longstanding industry relationships, and a client-first approach that aligns with R.F. Lafferty's culture and vision," said R.F. Lafferty’s CEO Robert Hackel. "Their collective expertise enhances our ability to deliver strategic advice and capital markets solutions to clients across a broad range of industries. We look forward to the contributions they will make as we continue to grow our platform."

O’Neill, Oricoli, and Waldron bring more than a century of combined Wall Street experience to R.F. Lafferty. Their appointment marks another important step in the firm's ongoing expansion, reinforcing its commitment to building a premier team of experienced capital markets professionals.

O'Neill is widely recognized as one of the most respected figures in financial institutions investment banking. As co-founder of Sandler O'Neill & Partners, he helped build one of Wall Street's premier advisory firms serving banks and family offices, advising clients on mergers and acquisitions, capital raising transactions, and strategic initiatives for more than two decades. Throughout his distinguished career, O'Neill has held senior leadership positions at L.F. Rothschild & Co., Bear Stearns, Incapital, and The Kimberlite Group, developing a reputation for trusted counsel and transaction execution across the financial services sector.

Oricoli joins R.F. Lafferty with more than four decades of experience spanning debt capital markets, fixed-income origination, asset management, and structured finance. During his career, he held senior leadership roles at Lehman Brothers, CS First Boston, Morgan Stanley, and Smith Barney. He was also at Stifel Financial as part of its acquisition of First Empire, where he served on the Board of Directors, as President of First Empire Asset Management. Oricoli has been instrumental in building and leading major institutional businesses, overseeing significant trading and capital markets operations, and advising clients on complex financial strategies.

Waldron brings experience in deal origination, investor relations, private placements, venture capital formation, and transaction execution across a diverse range of sectors, including healthcare, energy technology, commercial real estate, and structured finance. His expertise in capital formation and investor engagement will further support R.F. Lafferty's growing investment banking and advisory platform. Earlier in his career, Waldron worked at Roberts & Ryan Investments.

"R.F. Lafferty has a longstanding reputation for integrity and client service," said O'Neill. "As the firm continues to expand its capabilities and market presence, I see a tremendous opportunity to contribute to its strategic growth while delivering differentiated advice to clients across the financial services sector."

Oricoli added, "The opportunity to join a firm with such a rich history and forward-looking vision is compelling. R.F. Lafferty's dedication to its clients and its commitment to expanding its capabilities position it well for the future."

Waldron commented, "R.F. Lafferty is building a differentiated platform that combines deep industry expertise with a highly collaborative culture.”

The appointments reflect R.F. Lafferty's ongoing investment in expanding its advisory and capital markets capabilities and further reinforce the firm's position as a trusted partner to corporate, institutional, and financial services clients.

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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