[2][5][6][7][8] Prior to founding the company, both worked at the National Securities and Research Corporation.

[9][10][7][8] Cohen & Steers is considered a pioneer in developing the securitised real estate sector and to this day remains a leader in it.

[5][4][6][7][8] However, Cohen & Steers has diversified by expanding into other investments, such as preferred securities and real assets starting in 2003 and 2012 respectively.

[8] In August 2004, Cohen & Steers completed its initial public offering to become a listed company on the New York Stock Exchange, raising $104.3 million.

[7] In November 2021, Steers announced he would be steeping down from his position as CEO and would be succeeded by Joseph Harvey.