Howard A. Cohn

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

St. Petersburg, FL

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CRD#: 2617907

Professional summary

Howard Albert Cohn, who also goes by Howard A Cohn, Howard Cohn, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in St. Petersburg, Florida and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Howard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Howard has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Howard A Cohn | Howard Cohn

Other business activities

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1) HOWARD A. COHN,CPA POSITION: Owner/Sole Proprietor NATURE: Tax Preparation/Accounting INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 40 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 40 START DATE: 12/01/2008 ADDRESS: 4029 Sable Loop Drive, Lake Wales FL 33859, United States DESCRIPTION: Manage tax and accounting practice. Prepare tax returns. Work with clients providing financial reporting and consultation services. 2) PENINSULA CONSULTING POSITION: Owner/Sole Proprietor NATURE: Rental Property Owner INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 07/01/1996 ADDRESS: 4029 Sable Wood Drive, Lake Wales FL 33859, United States DESCRIPTION: Oversee Management Company of rental property townhome.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

August 20, 2025 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 105644

St. Petersburg, FL

Current

September 5, 2025 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 13572

St. Petersburg, FL

Past

January 14, 2009 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA

CRD#: 104556

St. Petersburg, FL

Past

December 18, 2008 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 13686

St. Petersburg, FL

Past

June 10, 2004 - December 16, 2008

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6363

ATLANTA, GA

Past

June 3, 2004 - July 3, 2006

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 6321

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Past

June 3, 2004 - December 16, 2008

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 6363

ATLANTA, GA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406

RIA

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

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.

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.

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California
(9/5/2025)

IAR

Florida
(8/20/2025)

Florida
(9/5/2025)

Georgia
(9/5/2025)

Utah
(9/18/2025)

Virginia
(9/5/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 6/8/2004

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 6/1/2004

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	584,487
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 163,792,814,520

Accountant surprise examination report

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

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Howard A. Cohn

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Howard Albert Cohn's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 6/8/2004

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 6/1/2004

FINRA

Current Firm

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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