Our History

Moors & Cabot, Inc. was founded in 1890 by John F. Moors and Charles Cabot to handle the personal investments of the two founders and their friends. Over the last 119 Years, the firm has grown to serve the needs of thousands of investors, with branch offices throughout the country.

Still operating from its original headquarters in the heart of Boston's financial district, the company has been a pillar of stability in the investment community. In fact, Moors & Cabot's chief executive officer, Daniel M. Joyce, is only the fifth CEO in the firm's long history.

Moors & Cabot was the oldest independent member of the Boston Stock Exchange and is one of the nation's oldest independent members of the New York Stock Exchange. Since its inception, the firm has participated in the retail sale of stocks and bonds to individuals and the institutional sale of stocks and bonds to most of Boston's money management firms.

In addition to specializing in wealth management through full-service registered representatives, Moors & Cabot offers investors additional investment tools such as cash management accounts, retirement planning, mutual funds, annuities and other insurance products.

How has Moors & Cabot sustained its longevity when 21st-century competition from discount brokerage firms, banks and insurance companies has forced many firms to merge or disband? Mr. Joyce believes that the company's success is due in large part to its entrepreneurial nature. "Our retail brokers spend their day seeking investment opportunities for their clients, solving problems and answering questions," explains Joyce. "In this service business, it is very important to maintain a personal rapport with clients and be able to respond to their needs."

With over a century of experience and expertise, Moors & Cabot continues to serve in the tradition of its founding fathers. Our core principles of integrity, honesty, respect and loyalty are as important today as they were more than a hundred years ago. The company's longevity is a tribute to the registered representatives, who know their clients' goals, resources and risk tolerances on an individual basis and to their ability to offer a full range of investment alternatives.