About Sentinel Brokers Company
Led by Founder and CEO Joseph Lawless, Sentinel Brokers Company, Inc. is a FINRA-registered broker-dealer specializing in institutional bond brokerage and equity market making. Since our founding in 1996, we have built a reputation for delivering execution excellence, deep market expertise, and client-focused service. In 2021, we expanded into equity market making, further strengthening our capabilities in the capital markets.

Mission
As of April 2025, Sentinel is proud to announce that it has received regulatory approval from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) to act as an underwriter and selling group member for corporate securities offerings. This approval marks a significant expansion of Sentinel’s capabilities in the capital markets and positions the firm to play a more active role in initial public offerings (IPOs), follow-on offerings, and other corporate financing transactions, marking the next phase of our growth as we continue to provide institutional partners with high-quality execution and liquidity solutions.
Vision
To be a trusted and dynamic force in the capital markets, empowering institutional clients with innovative solutions, market insight, and unmatched execution across asset classes.
