Stephan G. Burklin is the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Cohen & Company Securities, LLC (formerly J.V.B. Financial Group), where he has led operations and strategy since 2008. With more than three decades in the securities industry, Stephan previously served over 20 years with LaSalle Broker Dealer Services Division as Senior Vice President of Product Origination. His career reflects deep expertise in product origination, operational leadership, and broker-dealer management across evolving financial markets.