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James William Appel

CFP®
CRD# 2261893·Registered 1992 - 2026
Previously Registered: Being a previously registered professional could mean that James 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.

Professional Summary

James William Appel, CFP®, who also goes by James W Appel, Jim Appel, was a registered financial advisor. James was a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance 1992 - 2026. James had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31, Series 7, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.

At a Glance

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Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Services Offered

  • Investment Planning
  • Comprehensive Financial Planning
  • Retirement Planning

Other Aliases

James W Appel, Jim Appel

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Contact Information

No current employment

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2005

Years of Experience

34 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

COHEN CAPITAL·CRD# 339112
RIA
Sarasota, FL
January 16, 2026 - September 30, 2026
RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.·CRD# 705
RIA
Chicago, IL
May 11, 2007 - January 21, 2026
RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.·CRD# 705
BD
Chicago, IL
May 11, 2007 - January 21, 2026
MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC·CRD# 8209
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Winnetka, IL
April 2, 2007 - May 14, 2007
MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC·CRD# 8209
BD
Winnetka, IL
April 2, 2007 - May 14, 2007
MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.·CRD# 7556
RIA
Winnetka, IL
April 9, 2001 - April 2, 2007
MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.·CRD# 7556
BD
Winnetka, IL
October 9, 2000 - April 2, 2007
A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.·CRD# 4
BD
St. Louis, MO
August 31, 1992 - October 9, 2000

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Current Firm

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COHEN CAPITAL

COHEN CAPITAL | COHEN CAPITAL LLC | COHEN CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 339112 / SEC#: 801-135124
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/9/2026 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

303 East Wacker Drive Suite 2103, Chicago, IL 60601

Phone Number

(312) 477-3155

# of Employees

11

SEC notice filing (3 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 3 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

COHEN CAPITAL FORM ADV WRAP FEE BROCHURE (5/4/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

1,478

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$1,100,714,851

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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.

Licensed insurance professional; same address; not investment-related; less than 10% of time.

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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COHEN CAPITAL

COHEN CAPITAL | COHEN CAPITAL LLC | COHEN CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 339112 / SEC#: 801-135124
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/9/2026 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Mar 2001About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Sep 1992About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 31 — Futures Managed Funds Examination

Passed Sep 2002About the Series 31 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Aug 1992About the Series 7 exam

Series 10 — General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination

Passed Sep 1999About the Series 10 exam

Series 9 — General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination

Passed Aug 1999About the Series 9 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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

Services Offered by James

  • Investment Planning
  • Comprehensive Financial Planning
  • Retirement Planning

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