In-House Underwriting and Distribution
We place securities through our own institutional distribution and manage pricing, allocation, and aftermarket support in-house.
About E.F. Hutton & Co.
A Wall Street Name Since 1904
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How we operate
Senior Bankers From Pitch Through Close
The senior banker who wins a mandate executes it. We are selective about the mandates we accept.
Six Divisions, One Relationship
A public company raising equity, financing receivables, and pursuing an acquisition works with one senior banker across all three.
Institutional Relationships Across Five Regions
Our institutional relationships span the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Latin America, extending the investor base available to small-cap offerings.
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Team
Executive Leadership
Our leadership team is committed to delivering strategic insight and innovative financing solutions that drive client success, developing tailored capital strategies and navigating complex financial landscapes to unlock growth.
Joseph T. RalloChief Executive Officer
Joseph T. Rallo has served as Chief Executive Officer of E.F. Hutton & Co. and its predecessor firm since May 2020, bringing nearly 20 years of experience in investment banking and capital markets. His expertise spans a wide range of public and private transactions, including IPOs, SPACs, follow-ons, PIPEs and private placements, M&A and fairness opinions, debt capital markets, leveraged finance, and restructuring. Across his career, over 500 transactions totaling more than $60 billion in proceeds have been closed under his leadership, and he has held key leadership roles at preeminent Wall Street firms in Manhattan and San Francisco. He also serves on the boards of several global charitable organizations focused on driving socio-economic growth in underserved communities. Mr. Rallo holds a BA in Finance from the Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame.
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Duncan B. SwanstonPresident & Chief Compliance Officer
Duncan B. Swanston is President and Chief Compliance Officer at E.F. Hutton & Co., bringing over 20 years of experience in capital markets and structured finance. His expertise spans structured finance, asset-backed finance, project finance, debt and equity private placements, fixed income across the credit spectrum, securitizations, and capital markets advisory, serving both public and private clients. Mr. Swanston has structured and executed transactions totaling more than $22 billion in proceeds, helping clients secure long-term, flexible capital to meet their strategic objectives. Prior to joining E.F. Hutton & Co., he held senior roles at global and boutique financial institutions, including CGA Capital, where he served as Managing Director, and began his career as an Analyst in the Global Banking and Markets division at RBS Greenwich Capital. Mr. Swanston holds a BA from the University of Pennsylvania.
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Geoffrey D. LiddyChief Operating Officer
Geoffrey D. Liddy is Chief Operating Officer at E.F. Hutton & Co., bringing over 25 years of experience in capital markets and broker-dealer leadership. His expertise spans regulatory compliance, operations, and risk management across capital markets, portfolio management, and wealth advisory, serving both institutional and high-net-worth clients. Mr. Liddy has developed and implemented supervisory frameworks aligned with SEC and FINRA requirements, led regulatory examinations, prepared financial and operational filings, and implemented corrective actions to address compliance and operational matters. He has also driven internal controls and procedural efficiencies, established and managed a successful syndicate platform, participating as underwriter and selling group member in closed-end fund offerings, and recruited and scaled high-performing sales teams to over $100 million in assets under management. Mr. Liddy holds a BA from Florida Atlantic University.
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