NEW YORK, July 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- CastleOak Securities, L.P., a leading New York-based boutique investment banking firm, was ranked by Black Enterprise magazine as the nation's top minority-owned investment bank in taxable securities and a top minority owned business in the U.S. in its June 2014 edition.  This is the fifth consecutive year that CastleOak was recognized by Black Enterprise as being among the top African-American owned firms in the financial services industry.   

"We are deeply honored to be recognized by Black Enterprise as the country's leading minority owned investment bank in taxable securities," said David R. Jones, President and Chief Executive Officer of CastleOak Securities.  "We strive to deliver the highest standard and quality of service to our customers, and this recognition is a true testament to the hard work and commitment of our dedicated employees.  We are grateful to be recognized for our principles and practices, and thankful to both our employees and our clients."

Black Enterprise magazine is a premier business news and investment resource focusing on African-American owned businesses. Annually, Black Enterprise ranks the nation's largest African-American owned businesses, and the June 2014 issue marks the 42nd edition of its "Top 100" report.

About CastleOak Securities
CastleOak Securities L.P. is a boutique investment bank focused on the capital markets and serving a broad array of corporate, governmental and institutional investor clients.  Headquartered in New York City, and with five regional offices, CastleOak specializes in primary and secondary sales and trading of fixed income, equity, municipal and money market securities.  For more information, visit www.castleoaklp.com.

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