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Brian A. Cohen

CAPITOL SECURITIES MANAGEMENT
Stony Brook, NY
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CRD#: 1508111
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Professional summary


Brian Andrew Cohen is a registered financial advisor currently at CAPITOL SECURITIES MANAGEMENT, INC. located in Stony Brook, New York.

Brian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Brian has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31, Series 7, Series 9, Series 10 and Series 8 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.Trader Joes Not investment related Address:2085 Smith Haven Plaza Lake Grove, NY 11755 Nature of business:Mid level Manager Title:Mate Start:3/01/14 App#of hrs/month:128 App#of hrs/month during securities trading hrs: 0 Duties:manage employees 2.Strategies of Success Not investment related Address:172 Sycamore Circle Stony Brook, NY 11790 Nature of business: Host a podcast Title:Founder Start:1/1/11 App#of hrs/month:10 App#of hrs/month during securities trading hours: 0 Duties:personal site 3.Long Island Speakers Bureau Not investment related Address:1020 West Jericho Turnpike Ste 210 Smithtown, NY 11787 Nature of business: Website for speakers looking to present at organizations Title:Chief talent agent Start:1/1/16 App#of hrs/month:10 App#of hrs/month during securities trading hours:5 Duties:Ensure speakers are qualified, promote website on social media,events &word of mouth 4.Brookhaven Business Advisory Council Not investment related Address:1 Independence Hill Farmingville, NY 11738 Nature of business: Volunteer in Brookhaven Title: VP host of tv show Start:1/1/11 App#of hrs/month to OBA:1 App#of hrs/month during securities trading hours:1 Duties: Host tv shows, interview vendors, host job fairs 5.Toastmasters International Not investment related Address:Stony Brook University Pathology Dpt. Stony Brook, NY 11790 Nature of business: Help people become stronger speakers Title: President, Distinguished Toastmaster, Education Ambassador Start:2/1/06 App#of hrs/month:5 App#of hrs/month during securities trading hours:0 Duties: Promote &lead the club, guidance&coaching to members 6.Crohns and Colitis Foundation Not investment related Address:585 Stewart Ave Ste 304, Garden City, NY 11530 Nature of business: Facilitate a support group Title:Support group facilitator Start:03/01/15 App#of hrs/month:0 App#of hrs/month during securities trading hours:0 Duties: Facilitate/promote support group meetings 7.Comedy to Go, Inc Not investment related Address:172 Sycamore Circle Stony Brook, NY 11790 Nature of business: Comedy night fundraising Title:Partner Start:N/A App#of hrs/month: 0 App#of hrs/month devoted during securities trading hours:0 Duties: n/a 8.WATERVIEW BUSINESS PARTNERS Investment-related: Yes Address:201 OLD COUNTRY RD Ste206 MELVILLE, NY 11747 Nature of business: Insurance Sales&Marketing Title:Broker Start:08/16 App#of hrs/month: 0-5 App#of hrs/month during securities trading hours:0 Duties:Sell non security related insurance products 9.Live It Up-TV Show Not investment related Address:172 Sycamore Circle Stony Brook, NY 11790 Nature of business: Tv show Title:Correspondent Start:n/a App#of hrs/month :0 App#of hrs/month during securities trading hours:0 Duties:Interview&prepare guests to be interviewed 10.Executive Consultants of NY Foundation Investment-related: No Address: online Nature of business:online ecosystem where industries,educators &Long Island students connect to cultivate relationships w/the business community Title:Board Member Start:1/1/16 App#of hrs/month: 2 App#of hrs/month during securities trading hours:0 Duties: participate in coordinated marketing efforts,speak at schools about careers &encourage the business community to participate by listing jobs/internships &visit schools 11.Shift Group Not investment related Address: 904 Union Street Brooklyn, NY 11215 Nature of business:Marketing Title:Marketing & Public Relations Specialist Start:3/1/24 App#of hrs/month: 1 App#of hrs/month during securities trading hours:0 Duties: market the 4 week program to alternative energy &locally sourced food companies 12. Suffolk County Alliance of Chambers Not investment related Address: 33 Walt Whitman Road Huntington Station, NY 11746 Nature of OBA: organization is designed to share information to local chambers of commerce Title: Member Start: 7/5/25 App#of hrs/month: 5 App#of hrs/month during securities trading hours:2 Duties: Membership will help to promote careers along Long Island NY

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Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

February 26, 2020 - Present

CAPITOL SECURITIES MANAGEMENT, INC.

Office #2: 201 Old Country Road Suite 206, Melville, NY 11747
RIA
BD
CRD#: 14169
Stony Brook, NY
Current

June 27, 2016 - Present

CAPITOL SECURITIES MANAGEMENT, INC.

Office #1: 201 Old Country Road Suite 206, Melville, NY 11747
RIA
BD
CRD#: 14169
Melville, NY
Past

August 21, 2007 - June 28, 2016

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 793
HAUPPAUGE, NY
Past

April 29, 2002 - August 21, 2007

RYAN BECK & CO.

BD
CRD#: 3248
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 5, 1998 - May 16, 2002

GRUNTAL & CO., L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 372
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 23, 1991 - May 13, 1998

JOSEPHTHAL & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 3227
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 11, 1990 - October 17, 1991

JJC SECURITIES CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 3144
Past

June 23, 1987 - May 4, 1990

HAPOALIM SECURITIES USA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 266
NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
CS
CAPITOL SECURITIES MANAGEMENT, INC.
CAPITOL SECURITIES MANAGEMENT, INC. | IFS SECURITIES, INC. | FS SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 14169 / SEC#: 801-41033, 8-30353

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/16/1992 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/23/2001 Cancelled)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

IAR
New Jersey
(2/26/2020)
RR
New York
(6/27/2016)
IAR
New York
(12/11/2021)
RR
Virginia
(6/27/2016)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/10/2021
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 8/26/2008
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 8/11/1997
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CS
CAPITOL SECURITIES MANAGEMENT, INC.
CAPITOL SECURITIES MANAGEMENT, INC. | IFS SECURITIES, INC. | FS SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 14169 / SEC#: 801-41033, 8-30353

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/16/1992 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/23/2001 Cancelled)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
4050 Innslake Drive Suite 250, Glen Allen, VA 23060
Mailing Address
4050 Innslake Drive Suite 250, Glen Allen, VA 23060
Phone number
(804) 612-9700
Established
Virginia since 03/22/1981
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
170

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CSM_ADV PART 2A_3.31.2025 (5/30/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
CS FINANCIAL GROUP INC.HOLDING COMPANY
HALLBERG, KATHERINE ROSECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5016264
JIANOS, JOSEPH ARISTOTLECHAIRMAN & CEO1374020
WALLACE, JAMES LOUISCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER2099074
WETHERELL, EDWARD LEECHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER2159349
ZUBOV, IRINADIRECTOR OF FINANCE5166218

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,745
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,818,741,357

Disclosures


Regulatory Event10
Arbitration2

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Company Information


CAPITOL SECURITIES MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 14169Stony Brook, NY

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