How Brafman was paid
$11.9M in total for 2025, as reported in the Summary Compensation Table. Equity awards are valued at grant, not at what they turned out to be worth.
Named executive officers
| Executive | Salary | Bonus | Stock | Pension | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lester R. BrafmanChief Executive Officer | $750,000 | $7,000,000 | $354,691 | $3,779,136 | $52,877 | $11,936,704 |
| Daniel G. CohenExecutive Chairman | $700,000 | $7,000,000 | $354,691 | $3,779,136 | $52,877 | $11,886,704 |
| Joseph W. Pooler, Jr.Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer | $515,000 | $1,600,000 | $260,555 | — | $40,440 | $2,415,995 |
What changed and why
- $11.9MCEO total compensation increased to $11,936,704 in 2025 due to higher performance bonuses and deferred compensation awards.
- $42.2MAdjusted pre-tax income increased by $42.2 million in 2025, reaching $41.4 million compared to a prior loss.
- $144.8MInvestment banking and new issue revenue generated by CCM grew by $144.8 million to reach $183.7 million.
About this page
Figures are automated and can be wrong; check the filing for the exact numbers. Totals follow SEC rules, which value stock and option awards at grant. Read the DEF 14A proxy statement for footnotes and the compensation committee's full reasoning.