About | John D. Lowry - Founder & CEO

About John D. Lowry

Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Spartan Capital Securities, LLC.

John D. Lowry currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Spartan Capital Securities, LLC. since he founded the Firm in 2007.

For the past 18 years, he has been the driving force behind the company’s growth and stabilization during the most turbulent market in the economy’s history. His unique ability to lead, as well as his long-term vision and ability to overcome short-term setbacks, has ensured Spartan Capital’s success throughout the years.

Prior to founding Spartan Capital Securities, LLC., Mr. Lowry held several leadership positions spanning his 29-year career in the securities industry where he built his acumen through executive leadership roles in investment banking and strategic business development. These roles established him as a powerhouse and innovative leader with over two decades of experience in public and private finance transactions, exceeding $100B in aggregate capital raised.

Such transactions included IPOs, uplists, follow-on offerings, registered direct offerings, CMPOs, at-the-market offerings, PIPEs, traditional private placements (including pre-IPO and pre-uplist bridge offerings), debt offerings, IPOs of SPACs, equity line transactions, and cross-border securities offerings. Additionally, he facilitated M&A transactions (including reverse mergers) and provided advisory services to public and private companies.

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Philanthropy

Through Mr. Lowry’s passion for philanthropy, he and his wife, Cynthia, established the Little John Foundation, which was borne from their belief that all children deserve to be supported through any medical, emotional, or financial crisis, despite the situation.

Through the Little John Foundation, they work to partner with charities that align with these values, such as St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, The New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NYSPCC), DreamCenterNYC, and Save a Child’s Heart (SACH) as well as other charities that Mr. Lowry actively supports including American Heart Association, Wounded Warrior Project, Blue Lives Matter, Tunnel To Towers Foundation, Many Hopes, Emergency Children’s Help Organization and American Cancer Society.

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My Business Values

Leadership

With nearly three decades of experience, he has built and led teams that drive innovation, stability, and success in the financial sector.

Integrity

Mr. Lowry upholds the highest ethical standards in investment banking and strategic business development, ensuring trust and transparency in every transaction.

Resilience

His ability to overcome short-term setbacks has been a defining factor in Spartan Capital’s ability to thrive during some of the most turbulent economic periods.

Strategic Growth

His leadership has led to over $100 billion in capital raised, solidifying Spartan Capital’s position as a powerhouse in public and private finance.

Innovation

His expertise in structuring complex financial transactions, including IPOs, SPACs, and cross-border securities offerings, showcases his forward-thinking approach to the industry.

Client-Centric Approach

By prioritizing strong relationships and tailored financial solutions, Mr. Lowry ensures that Spartan Capital consistently delivers value to its clients.