Melissa Cohn

Melissa Cohn is a pioneering force in the mortgage industry, boasting a career that spans over 43 years. As regional vice president at William Raveis Mortgage, Cohn has consistently remained the company’s top originator since joining in 2020. In 2025, her production reached elite levels, earning her the No. 1 ranking in Connecticut and No. 30 nationwide among Scotsman Guide’s Top Mortgage Brokers. She also achieved a significant milestone in the Scotsman list of 2025 Top Women Originators, ranking No. 35 with a total volume of over $116 million and 148 closed loans.

Cohn’s influence extends into the media landscape, where she is a sought-after expert for outlets like The Wall Street Journal, CNBC and Bloomberg. In 2025 alone, she made 11 television appearances and served on the advisory boards of CNET and Money.com. Beyond the numbers, Cohn is a dedicated mentor, having guided over 100 professionals in a male-dominated field.

“The most rewarding part of my career has been to hire, teach and mentor men and women to become mortgage loan officers,” Cohn shares. “My daughter, Sarah DeFlorio, is one of my mentees, and that has been my greatest accomplishment.”