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Edward Cohen

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CRD#: 1295089
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Edward Cohen, CFP®, who also goes by Ed Cohen, was a registered financial professional .

Edward is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1984. Edward had worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 24 and Series 53 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Ed Cohen

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: TWIN PINES THRIFT STORE INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: 328 MAIN STREET, PORT WASHINGTON, NY 11050 NATUROF BUSINESS: BOARD FIDUCIARY POSITIONS POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: TREASURER START DATE: 6/2022 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2 APNUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: BALANCING THE CHECKBOOK, FILING REQUIRED FORMS, NOINVESTMENT AUTHORITY; 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: HERITAGE FINANCIAL PLANNING, INC. INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME ASREGISTERED ADDRESS NATURE OF BUSINESS: DBA USED FOR MARKETING AND TAX PREP, INVESTMENT AND SECURITIES SERVICES START DATE: 1/198POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PRESIDENT APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1 BRIEFDESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: TAX PREPARATION AND RELATED SERVICES, ADVISE CLIENTS OF INVESTMENTS, ALL TO BE DONE THROUGH CETERA;

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Experience


Past

June 29, 2023 - June 18, 2025

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
MELVILLE, NY
Past

October 19, 2022 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
MELVILLE, NY
Past

October 19, 2022 - June 18, 2025

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
MELVILLE, NY
Past

April 1, 2021 - October 19, 2022

GROVE POINT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 313171
Port Washington, NY
Past

May 14, 2020 - April 1, 2021

GROVE POINT INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 1763
PORT WASHINGTON, NY
Past

June 2, 2008 - October 19, 2022

GROVE POINT INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 1763
PORT WASHINGTON, NY
Past

June 13, 2005 - June 9, 2008

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32444
PORT WASHINGTON, NY
Past

September 16, 2004 - June 13, 2005

ROUND HILL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 35223
ALAMO, CA
Past

December 16, 1994 - September 17, 2004

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32444
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

June 10, 1993 - December 20, 1994

FIRST AFFILIATED SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 23737
LA JOLLA, CA
Past

March 6, 1991 - June 16, 1993

ROBERT TODD FINANCIAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 7423
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 8, 1990 - January 3, 1991

ROBERT TODD FINANCIAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 7423
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 12, 1989 - February 12, 1990

V P SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16615
Past

March 2, 1989 - September 13, 1989

VANDERBILT SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14280
Past

September 25, 1984 - March 10, 1989

INVESTORS CENTER, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14670
HAUPPAGUE, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS

CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1984 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/12/1996
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS

CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1984 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1450 American Lane 6th Floor, Suite 650, Schaumburg, IL 60173-2096
Mailing Address
Phone number
(310) 257-7880
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7,705

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts584,487
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 163,792,814,520

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/27/2025
Cover Page
12/13/2024
09/26/2023
11/18/2022

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Company Information


CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 105644

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