Overview
- Headquarters
- Chicago, IL
- Total Firm Assets
- $1.1 billion
- Average High-Net-Worth Client Portfolio Size
- $1.0 million
Fee Structure
Primary Fee Schedule (COHEN CAPITAL FORM ADV PART 2A BROCHURE)
| Min | Max | Marginal Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | and above | 2.00% |
Minimum Annual Fee: $10,000
Illustrative Fee Rates
| Total Assets | Annual Fees | Average Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $1 million | $20,000 | 2.00% |
| $5 million | $100,000 | 2.00% |
| $10 million | $200,000 | 2.00% |
| $50 million | $1,000,000 | 2.00% |
| $100 million | $2,000,000 | 2.00% |
Clients
- High-Net-Worth Share of Firm Assets
- 89.05%
- Number of High-Net-Worth Clients
- 980
- Total Client Accounts
- 1,478
- Discretionary Accounts
- 1,424
- Non-Discretionary Accounts
- 54
Services Offered
Services: Financial Planning, Portfolio Management for Individuals, Investment Advisor Selection
Regulatory Filings
- SEC CRD Number
- 339112
Primary Brochure: COHEN CAPITAL FORM ADV PART 2A BROCHURE (2026-05-04)
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Cohen Capital Advisors, LLC
dba Cohen Capital
Form ADV Part 2A – Disclosure Brochure
May 4, 2026
This Form ADV Part 2A (“Disclosure Brochure”) provides information about the qualifications and business
practices of Cohen Capital Advisors, LLC dba Cohen Capital (“Cohen Capital” or the “Advisor”). If you have any
questions about the content of this Disclosure Brochure, please contact the Advisor at (312) 477-3155.
Cohen Capital is a registered investment advisor with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The
information in this Disclosure Brochure has not been approved or verified by the SEC or by any state securities
authority. Registration of an investment advisor does not imply any specific level of skill or training. This Disclosure
Brochure provides information about Cohen Capital to assist you in determining whether to retain the Advisor.
Additional information about Cohen Capital and its Advisory Persons is available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with the Advisor’s firm name or CRD# 339112.
Cohen Capital Advisors, LLC dba Cohen Capital
303 East Wacker Drive, Suite 2103, Chicago, IL 60601
Phone: (312) 477-3155 | Website: https://coheninvest.com
Item 2 – Material Changes
Form ADV 2 is divided into two parts: Part 2A (the "Disclosure Brochure") and Part 2B (the "Brochure
Supplement"). The Disclosure Brochure provides information about a variety of topics relating to an Advisor’s
business practices and conflicts of interest. The Brochure Supplement provides information about the Advisory
Persons of Cohen Capital.
Cohen Capital believes that communication and transparency are the foundation of its relationship with clients and
will continually strive to provide you with complete and accurate information at all times. Cohen Capital encourages
all current and prospective clients to read this Disclosure Brochure and discuss any questions you may have with
the Advisor.
Material Changes
Cohen Capital is a newly formed registered investment advisor. Since the initial filing of Form ADV, the following
material changes have been made to the Disclosure Brochure:
Item 4 – Removed disclosure regarding recommendations made to retirement planning clients.
Item 4 – Updated the firm’s assets under management (AUM).
Item 8 – Added risks related to the cybersecurity.
Item 10 – Removed disclosure related to insurance affiliations.
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Future Changes
From time to time, the Advisor may amend this Disclosure Brochure to reflect changes in business practices,
changes in regulations or routine annual updates as required by the securities regulators. This complete Disclosure
Brochure or a Summary of Material Changes shall be provided to you annually and if a material change occurs.
At any time, you may view the current Disclosure Brochure on-line at the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public
Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with the Advisor’s firm name or CRD# 339112. You
may also request a copy of this Disclosure Brochure at any time by contacting the Advisor at (312) 477-3155.
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Item 3 – Table of Contents
Item 4 – Advisory Services .............................................................................................................................................. 4
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation .................................................................................................................................... 5
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management .............................................................................. 7
Item 7 – Types of Clients .................................................................................................................................................. 7
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss ....................................................................... 8
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information................................................................................................................................... 10
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ..................................................................................... 10
Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading ............................ 10
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices ....................................................................................................................................... 11
Item 13 – Review of Accounts ....................................................................................................................................... 12
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation .................................................................................................... 12
Item 15 – Custody ........................................................................................................................................................... 13
Item 16 – Investment Discretion .................................................................................................................................... 13
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities ................................................................................................................................. 13
Item 18 – Financial Information ..................................................................................................................................... 13
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Item 4 – Advisory Services
A. Firm Information
Cohen Capital Advisors, LLC dba Cohen Capital (“Cohen Capital” or the “Advisor”) is a registered investment
advisor with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The Advisor is organized as a Limited Liability
Company (“LLC”) under the laws of the State of Illinois. Cohen Capital was founded in October 2025 and
commenced operations in January 2026. Cohen Capital is owned and operated by Benjamin Cohen, CFP®
(Principal). This Disclosure Brochure provides information regarding the qualifications, business practices, and the
advisory services provided by Cohen Capital.
B. Advisory Services Offered
Cohen Capital offers investment advisory services to individuals, high net worth individuals, trusts, estates, and
businesses (each referred to as a “Client”).
The Advisor serves as a fiduciary to Clients, as defined under the applicable laws and regulations. As a fiduciary,
the Advisor upholds a duty of loyalty, fairness and good faith towards each Client and seeks to mitigate potential
conflicts of interest. Cohen Capital's fiduciary commitment is further described in the Advisor’s Code of Ethics. For
more information regarding the Code of Ethics, please see Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in
Client Transactions and Personal Trading.
Investment Management Services
Cohen Capital provides customized investment advisory solutions for its Clients. This is achieved through
continuous personal Client contact and interaction while providing discretionary investment management and
related advisory services. Cohen Capital works closely with each Client to identify their investment goals and
objectives as well as risk tolerance and financial situation in order to create a portfolio strategy. Cohen Capital will
then construct an investment portfolio, consisting of low-cost, diversified mutual funds and/or exchange-traded
funds (“ETFs”) to achieve the Client’s investment goals. The Advisor may also utilize individual stocks, bonds,
options, and/or structured notes to meet the needs of its Clients. The Advisor may also utilize third party managers
and alternative investments, as appropriate to meet the needs of the Client. The Advisor may retain other types of
investments from the Client’s legacy portfolio due to fit with the overall portfolio strategy, tax-related reasons, or
other reasons as identified between the Advisor and the Client.
Cohen Capital’s investment strategies are primarily long-term focused, but the Advisor may buy, sell or re-allocate
positions that have been held for less than one year to meet the objectives of the Client or due to market
conditions. Cohen Capital will construct, implement and monitor the portfolio to ensure it meets the goals,
objectives, circumstances, and risk tolerance agreed to by the Client. Each Client will have the opportunity to place
reasonable restrictions on the types of investments to be held in their respective portfolio, subject to acceptance by
the Advisor.
Cohen Capital evaluates and selects investments for inclusion in Client portfolios only after applying its internal due
diligence process. Cohen Capital may recommend, on occasion, redistributing investment allocations to diversify
the portfolio. Cohen Capital may recommend specific positions to increase sector or asset class weightings. The
Advisor may recommend employing cash positions as a possible hedge against market movement.
Cohen Capital may recommend selling positions for reasons that include, but are not limited to, harvesting capital
gains or losses, business or sector risk exposure to a specific security or class of securities, overvaluation or
overweighting of the position[s] in the portfolio, change in risk tolerance of the Client, generating cash to meet
Client needs, or any risk deemed unacceptable for the Client’s risk tolerance.
At no time will Cohen Capital accept or maintain custody of a Client’s funds or securities, except for the limited
authority as outlined in Item 15 – Custody. All Client assets will be managed within the designated account[s] at the
Custodian, pursuant to the terms of the advisory agreement. Please see Item 12 – Brokerage Practices.
Financial Planning Services
Cohen Capital will typically provide a variety of financial planning and consulting services to Clients as part of a
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wealth management engagement. The Advisor may offer financial planning as a separate service, pursuant to a
written financial planning agreement. Services are offered in several areas of a Client’s financial situation,
depending on their goals and objectives. Generally, such financial planning services involve preparing a formal
financial plan or rendering a specific financial consultation based on the Client’s financial goals and objectives. This
planning or consulting may encompass one or more areas of need, including but not limited to, investment
planning, retirement planning, personal savings, education savings, insurance needs, and other areas of a Client’s
financial situation.
A financial plan developed for, or financial consultation rendered to the Client will usually include general
recommendations for a course of activity or specific actions to be taken by the Client. For example,
recommendations may be made that the Client start or revise their investment programs, commence or alter
retirement savings, establish education savings and/or charitable giving programs.
Cohen Capital may also refer Clients to an accountant, attorney or other specialists, as appropriate for their unique
situation. For certain financial planning engagements, the Advisor will provide a written summary of the Client’s
financial situation, observations, and recommendations. For consulting or ad-hoc engagements, the Advisor may
not provide a written summary. Plans or consultations are typically completed within six (6) months of contract date,
assuming all information and documents requested are provided promptly.
C. Client Account Management
Prior to engaging Cohen Capital to provide investment advisory services, each Client is required to enter into one
or more agreements with the Advisor that define the terms, conditions, authority and responsibilities of the Advisor
and the Client. These services may include:
• Establishing an Investment Strategy – Cohen Capital, in connection with the Client, will develop a strategy
that seeks to achieve the Client’s goals and objectives.
• Asset Allocation – Cohen Capital will develop a strategic asset allocation that is targeted to meet the
investment objectives, time horizon, financial situation and tolerance for risk for each Client.
• Portfolio Construction – Cohen Capital will develop a portfolio for the Client that is intended to meet the
stated goals and objectives of the Client.
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Investment Management and Supervision – Cohen Capital will provide investment management and
ongoing oversight of the Client’s investment portfolio.
D. Wrap Fee Programs
Cohen Capital includes securities transaction fees and custody fees as part of its wealth management fee. This
single asset-based fee is considered a “Wrap Fee Program”. The Advisor customizes its wealth management
services for its Clients. The Advisor sponsors the Cohen Capital Wrap Fee Program solely as a supplemental
disclosure regarding the combination of fees. Depending on the level of trading required for the Client’s account[s]
in a particular year, the Client may pay more or less in total fees than if the Client paid its own securities transaction
fees. Please see Appendix 1 – Wrap Fee Program Brochure, which is included as a supplement to this Disclosure
Brochure.
E. Assets Under Management
Cohen Capital is a newly established advisor. As of March 23, 2026, Cohen Capital has a total of $1,100,714,851
assets under management, of which $951,367,645 are managed on a discretionary basis and $149,347,206 are
managed on a non-discretionary basis.
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation
The following paragraphs detail the fee structure and compensation methodology for services provided by the
Advisor. Each Client engaging the Advisor for services described herein shall be required to enter into one or more
written agreements with the Advisor.
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A. Fees for Advisory Services
Wealth Management Services
Wealth management fees are paid quarterly, in advance of each calendar quarter, pursuant to the terms of the wealth
management agreement. Wealth management fees are based on the market value of assets under management at
the end of the prior quarter. Wealth management fees range from 0.75% to 2.00% annually based on several factors,
including: the scope and complexity of the services to be provided; the level of assets to be managed; and the overall
relationship with the Advisor. Relationships with multiple objectives, specific reporting requirements, portfolio
restrictions and other complexities may be charged a higher fee. The Advisor has a minimum annual fee of $10,000.
The wealth management fee in the first quarter of service is prorated from the inception date of the account[s] to the
end of the first quarter. Fees may be negotiable at the sole discretion of the Advisor. The Client’s fees will take into
consideration the aggregate assets under management with the Advisor. All securities held in accounts managed by
Cohen Capital will be independently valued by the Custodian. The Advisor will conduct periodic reviews of the
Custodian’s valuation to ensure accurate billing.
Financial Planning Services
Cohen Capital offers financial planning services as part of a wealth management engagement and fee. In certain
circumstances, a Client may engage the Advisor separately for a fixed negotiated planning fee. Fees may be
negotiable based on the nature and complexity of the services to be provided and the overall relationship with the
Advisor. An estimate for total costs will be provided to the Client prior to engaging for these services.
B. Fee Billing
Wealth Management Services
Wealth management fees are calculated by the Advisor or its delegate and deducted from the Client’s account[s] at
the Custodian. The Advisor shall send an invoice to the Custodian indicating the amount of the fees to be deducted
from the Client’s account[s] at the start of each calendar quarter. The amount due is calculated by applying the
quarterly rate (annual rate based on the number of days in the quarterly period) to the total assets under management
with Cohen Capital at the end of the prior quarter. Clients will be provided with a statement, at least quarterly, from the
Custodian reflecting deduction of the wealth management fee. Clients are urged to also review and compare the
statement provided by the Advisor to the brokerage statement from the Custodian, as the Custodian does not perform
a verification of fees. Clients provide written authorization permitting advisory fees to be deducted by Cohen Capital to
be paid directly from their account[s] held by the Custodian as part of the wealth management agreement and
separate account forms provided by the Custodian.
Financial Planning Services
Financial planning fees may be invoiced up to fifty percent (50%) of the expected total fee upon execution of the
financial planning agreement. The balance shall be invoiced upon completion of the agreed upon deliverable[s].
C. Other Fees and Expenses
Clients may incur certain fees or charges imposed by third parties in connection with investments made on behalf
of the Client’s account[s]. Cohen Capital includes securities transaction fees and custody fees as part of its overall
wealth management fee through the Cohen Capital Wrap Fee Program. Securities transaction fees for Client-
directed trades may be charged back to the Client. Please see Item 4.D. above as well as Appendix 1 – Wrap Fee
Program Brochure. The Client is responsible for all wire request fees and other costs which may be charged by the
Custodian, as applicable. The Advisor's recommended Custodian does not charge securities transaction fees for
ETF and equity trades in a Client's account, provided that the account meets the terms and conditions of the
Custodian's brokerage requirements. However, the Custodian typically charges for mutual funds and other types of
investments. The fees charged by Cohen Capital are separate and distinct from these custody and execution fees.
In addition, all fees paid to Cohen Capital for investment advisory services are separate and distinct from the
expenses charged by mutual funds and ETFs to their shareholders, if applicable. These fees and expenses are
described in each fund’s prospectus. These fees and expenses will generally be used to pay management fees for
the funds, other fund expenses, account administration (e.g., custody, brokerage and account reporting), and a
possible distribution fee. A Client may be able to invest in these products directly, without the services of Cohen
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Capital, but would not receive the services provided by Cohen Capital which are designed, among other things, to
assist the Client in determining which products or services are most appropriate for each Client’s financial situation
and objectives. Accordingly, the Client should review both the fees charged by the fund[s] and the fees charged by
Cohen Capital to fully understand the total fees to be paid. Please refer to Item 12 – Brokerage Practices for
additional information.
D. Advance Payment of Fees and Termination
Wealth Management Services
Cohen Capital is compensated for its wealth management services in advance of the quarter in which services are
rendered. Either party may terminate the wealth management agreement, at any time, by providing advance written
notice to the other party. The Client may also terminate the wealth management agreement within five (5) business
days of signing the Advisor’s agreement at no cost to the Client. After the five-day period, the Client will incur charges
for bona fide advisory services rendered to the point of termination and such fees will be due and payable by the
Client. Upon termination, the Advisor will refund any unearned, prepaid fees from the effective date of termination to
the end of the quarter. The Client’s wealth management agreement with the Advisor is non-transferable without the
Client’s prior consent.
Financial Planning Services
Cohen Capital is partially compensated for its financial planning services in advance of the engagement. Either party
may terminate the financial planning agreement, at any time, by providing advance written notice to the other party.
The Client may also terminate the financial planning agreement within five (5) business days of signing the Advisor’s
agreement at no cost to the Client. After the five-day period, the Client will incur charges for bona fide advisory
services rendered to the point of termination and such fees will be due and payable by the Client. Upon termination,
the Client shall be billed for the percentage of the engagement scope completed by the Advisor. Upon termination, the
Advisor will promptly refund any unearned, prepaid planning fees. The Client’s financial planning agreement with the
Advisor is non-transferable without the Client’s prior consent.
E. Compensation for Sales of Securities
Cohen Capital does not buy or sell securities to earn commissions and does not receive any compensation for
securities transactions in any Client account, other than the investment advisory fees noted above.
Certain Advisory Persons are also licensed as independent insurance professionals. As an independent insurance
professional, an Advisory Person may earn commission-based compensation for selling insurance products,
including insurance products sold to Clients. Insurance commissions earned by Advisory Persons are separate and
in addition to our advisory fees. This practice presents a conflict of interest as the Advisory Person has an
incentive to recommend insurance products to Clients for the purpose of generating commissions rather than solely
based on a Client’s needs. Clients are under no obligation, contractually or otherwise, to purchase insurance
products through any Advisory Person affiliated with the Advisor.
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
Cohen Capital does not charge performance-based fees for its investment advisory services. The fees charged by
Cohen Capital are as described in Item 5 above and are not based upon the capital appreciation of the funds or
securities held by any Client.
Cohen Capital does not manage any proprietary investment funds or limited partnerships (for example, a mutual
fund or a hedge fund) and has no financial incentive to recommend any particular investment options to its Clients.
Item 7 – Types of Clients
Cohen Capital offers investment advisory services to individuals, high net worth individuals, trusts, estates, and
businesses. Cohen Capital generally does not impose a minimum relationship size, but does have a minimum
annual fee of $10,000, which may be reduced at the sole discretion of the Advisor.
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Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
A. Methods of Analysis
Cohen Capital primarily employs fundamental and technical analysis methods in developing investment strategies
for its Clients. Research and analysis from Cohen Capital are derived from numerous sources, including financial
media companies, third-party research materials, Internet sources, and review of company activities, including
annual reports, prospectuses, press releases and research prepared by others.
Fundamental analysis utilizes economic and business indicators as investment selection criteria. This criteria
consists generally of ratios and trends that may indicate the overall strength and financial viability of the entity being
analyzed. Assets are deemed suitable if they meet certain criteria to indicate that they are a strong investment with
a value discounted by the market. While this type of analysis helps the Advisor in evaluating a potential investment,
it does not guarantee that the investment will increase in value. Assets meeting the investment criteria utilized in
the fundamental analysis may lose value and may have negative investment performance. The Advisor monitors
these economic indicators to determine if adjustments to strategic allocations are appropriate. More details on the
Advisor’s review process are included below in Item 13 – Review of Accounts.
Technical analysis involves the analysis of past market data rather than specific company data in determining the
recommendations made to clients. Technical analysis may involve the use of charts to identify market patterns and
trends, which may be based on investor sentiment rather than the fundamentals of the company. The primary risk
in using technical analysis is that spotting historical trends may not help to predict such trends in the future. Even if
the trend will eventually reoccur, there is no guarantee that Cohen Capital will be able to accurately predict such a
reoccurrence.
As noted above, Cohen Capital generally employs a long-term investment strategy for its Clients, as consistent with
their financial goals. Cohen Capital will typically hold all or a portion of a security for more than a year, but may hold
for shorter periods for the purpose of rebalancing a portfolio or meeting the cash needs of Clients. At times, Cohen
Capital may also buy and sell positions that are more short-term in nature, depending on the goals of the Client
and/or the fundamentals of the security, sector or asset class.
B. Risk of Loss
Investing in securities involves certain investment risks. Securities may fluctuate in value or lose value. Clients
should be prepared to bear the potential risk of loss. Cohen Capital will assist Clients in determining an appropriate
strategy based on their tolerance for risk and other factors noted above. However, there is no guarantee that a
Client will meet their investment goals.
While the methods of analysis help the Advisor in evaluating a potential investment, it does not guarantee that the
investment will increase in value. Assets meeting the investment criteria utilized in these methods of analysis may
lose value and may have negative investment performance. The Advisor monitors these economic indicators to
determine if adjustments to strategic allocations are appropriate. More details on the Advisor’s review process are
included below in Item 13 – Review of Accounts.
Each Client engagement will entail a review of the Client's investment goals, financial situation, time horizon,
tolerance for risk and other factors to develop an appropriate strategy for managing a Client's account. Client
participation in this process, including full and accurate disclosure of requested information, is essential for the
analysis of a Client's account[s]. The Advisor shall rely on the financial and other information provided by the Client
or their designees without the duty or obligation to validate the accuracy and completeness of the provided
information. It is the responsibility of the Client to inform the Advisor of any changes in financial condition, goals or
other factors that may affect this analysis.
The risks associated with a particular strategy are provided to each Client in advance of investing Client accounts.
The Advisor will work with each Client to determine their tolerance for risk as part of the portfolio construction
process. Following are some of the risks associated with the Advisor’s investment strategies:
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Market Risks
The value of a Client’s holdings may fluctuate in response to events specific to companies or markets, as well as
economic, political, or social events in the U.S. and abroad. This risk is linked to the performance of the overall
financial markets.
ETF Risks
The performance of ETFs is subject to market risk, including the possible loss of principal. The price of the ETFs
will fluctuate with the price of the underlying securities that make up the funds. In addition, ETFs have a trading risk
based on the loss of cost efficiency if the ETFs are traded actively and a liquidity risk if the ETFs have a large bid-
ask spread and low trading volume. The price of an ETF fluctuates based upon the market movements and may
dissociate from the index being tracked by the ETF or the price of the underlying investments. An ETF purchased
or sold at one point in the day may have a different price than the same ETF purchased or sold a short time later.
Bond Risks
Bonds are subject to specific risks, including the following: (1) interest rate risks, i.e. the risk that bond prices will fall
if interest rates rise, and vice versa, the risk depends on two things, the bond's time to maturity, and the coupon
rate of the bond. (2) reinvestment risk, i.e. the risk that any profit gained must be reinvested at a lower rate than
was previously being earned, (3) inflation risk, i.e. the risk that the cost of living and inflation increase at a rate that
exceeds the income investment thereby decreasing the investor’s rate of return, (4) credit default risk, i.e. the risk
associated with purchasing a debt instrument which includes the possibility of the company defaulting on its
repayment obligation, (5) rating downgrades, i.e. the risk associated with a rating agency’s downgrade of the
company’s rating which impacts the investor’s confidence in the company’s ability to repay its debt and (6) Liquidity
Risks, i.e. the risk that a bond may not be sold as quickly as there is no readily available market for the bond.
Mutual Fund Risks
The performance of mutual funds is subject to market risk, including the possible loss of principal. The price of the
mutual funds will fluctuate with the value of the underlying securities that make up the funds. The price of a mutual
fund is typically set daily therefore a mutual fund purchased at one point in the day will typically have the same
price as a mutual fund purchased later that same day.
Options Contracts
Investments in options contracts have the risk of losing value in a relatively short period of time. Option contracts
are leveraged instruments that allow the holder of a single contract to control many shares of an underlying stock.
This leverage can compound gains or losses.
Margin Borrowings
The use of short-term margin borrowings may result in certain additional risks to a Client. For example, if securities
pledged to brokers to secure a Client's margin accounts decline in value, the Client could be subject to a "margin
call", pursuant to which it must either deposit additional funds with the broker or be the subject of mandatory
liquidation of the pledged securities to compensate for the decline in value.
Alternative Investments (Limited Partnerships)
The performance of alternative investments (limited partnerships) can be volatile and may have limited liquidity. An
investor could lose all or a portion of their investment. Such investments often have concentrated positions and
investments that may carry higher risks. Client should only have a portion of their assets in these investments.
Cybersecurity Risks
The computer systems, networks, and devices used by Cohen Capital and service providers to us employ a variety
of protections designed to prevent damage or interruption from computer viruses, network failures, computer and
telecommunication failures, infiltration by unauthorized persons and security breaches. Despite the various
protections utilized, systems, networks, or devices potentially can be breached. A client could be negatively
impacted as a result of a cybersecurity breach. Cybersecurity breaches can include unauthorized access to
systems, networks, or devices; infection from computer viruses or other malicious software code; and attacks that
shut down, disable, slow, or otherwise disrupt operations, business processes or website access or functionality.
Cybersecurity breaches cause disruptions and impact business operations, potentially resulting in financial losses
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to a client; impediments to trading; the inability by us and other service providers to transact business; violations of
applicable privacy and other laws; regulatory fines, penalties, reputational damage, reimbursement or other
compensation costs, or other compliance costs; as well as the inadvertent release of confidential information.
Similar adverse consequences could result from cybersecurity breaches affecting issues of securities in which a
client invests; governmental and other regulatory authorities; exchange and other financial market operators,
banks, brokers, dealers and other financial institutions; and other parties. In addition, substantial costs may be
incurred by those entities in order to prevent any cybersecurity breaches in the future.
Past performance is not a guarantee of future returns. Investing in securities and other investments involve
a risk of loss that each Client should understand and be willing to bear. Clients are reminded to discuss
these risks with the Advisor.
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, regulatory or disciplinary events involving Cohen Capital or its management persons.
Cohen Capital values the trust Clients place in the Advisor. The Advisor encourages Clients to perform the requisite
due diligence on any advisor or service provider that the Client engages. The backgrounds of the Advisor or
Advisory Persons are available on the Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by
searching with the Advisor’s firm name or CRD# 339112.
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Cohen Capital does not have any activities or affiliations to report under this Item.
Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading
A. Code of Ethics
Cohen Capital has implemented a Code of Ethics (the “Code”) that defines the Advisor’s fiduciary commitment to
each Client. This Code applies to all persons associated with Cohen Capital (“Supervised Persons”). The Code was
developed to provide general ethical guidelines and specific instructions regarding the Advisor’s duties to each
Client. Cohen Capital and its Supervised Persons owe a duty of loyalty, fairness and good faith towards each
Client. It is the obligation of Cohen Capital’s Supervised Persons to adhere not only to the specific provisions of the
Code, but also to the general principles that guide the Code. The Code covers a range of topics that address
employee ethics and conflicts of interest. To request a copy of the Code, please contact the Advisor at (312) 477-
3155.
B. Personal Trading with Material Interest
Cohen Capital allows Supervised Persons to purchase or sell the same securities that may be recommended to
and purchased on behalf of Clients. Cohen Capital does not act as principal in any transactions. In addition, the
Advisor does not act as the general partner of a fund, or advise an investment company. Cohen Capital does not
have a material interest in any securities traded in Client accounts.
C. Personal Trading in Same Securities as Clients
Cohen Capital allows Supervised Persons to purchase or sell the same securities that may be recommended to
and purchased on behalf of Clients. Owning the same securities that are recommended (purchase or sell) to Clients
presents a conflict of interest that, as fiduciaries, must be disclosed to Clients and mitigated through policies and
procedures. As noted above, the Advisor has adopted the Code to address insider trading (material non-public
information controls); gifts and entertainment; outside business activities and personal securities reporting. When
trading for personal accounts, Supervised Persons have a conflict of interest if trading in the same securities. The
fiduciary duty to act in the best interest of its Clients can be violated if personal trades are made with more
advantageous terms than Client trades, or by trading based on material non-public information. This risk is
mitigated by Cohen Capital requiring reporting of personal securities trades by its Supervised Persons for review by
the Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”). The Advisor has also adopted written policies and procedures to detect the
misuse of material, non-public information.
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D. Personal Trading at Same Time as Client
While Cohen Capital allows Supervised Persons to purchase or sell the same securities that may be recommended
to and purchased on behalf of Clients, such trades are typically aggregated with Client orders or traded afterwards.
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices
A. Recommendation of Custodian[s]
Cohen Capital does not have discretionary authority to select the broker-dealer/custodian for custody and execution
services. The Client will engage the broker-dealer/custodian (herein the "Custodian") to safeguard Client assets
and authorize Cohen Capital to direct trades to the Custodian as agreed upon in the investment advisory
agreement. Further, Cohen Capital does not have the discretionary authority to negotiate commissions on behalf of
Clients on a trade-by-trade basis.
Where Cohen Capital does not exercise discretion over the selection of the Custodian, it may recommend the
Custodian to Clients for custody and execution services. Clients are not obligated to use the Custodian
recommended by the Advisor and will not incur any extra fee or cost associated with using a custodian not
recommended by Cohen Capital. However, the Advisor may be limited in the services it can provide if the
recommended Custodian is not engaged. Cohen Capital may recommend the Custodian based on criteria such as,
but not limited to, reasonableness of commissions charged to the Client, services made available to the Client, and
its reputation and/or the location of the Custodian’s offices.
Cohen Capital will generally recommend that Clients establish their account[s] at Fidelity Clearing and Custody
Solutions and related divisions and entities of Fidelity Investments, Inc., including National Financial Services LLC,
and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC (collectively “Fidelity”). Fidelity is FINRA-registered broker-dealer and member
SIPC and serves as the Clients’ “qualified custodian. Fidelity will serve as the Client’s “qualified custodian.” Cohen
Capital maintains an institutional relationship with Fidelity whereby the Advisor receives certain economic benefits.
Following are additional details regarding the brokerage practices of the Advisor:
1. Soft Dollars - Soft dollars are revenue programs offered by broker-dealers/custodians whereby an advisor
enters into an agreement to place security trades with a broker-dealer/custodian in exchange for research and
other services. Cohen Capital does not participate in soft dollar programs sponsored or offered by any
broker-dealer/custodian. However, the Advisor receives certain economic benefits from the Custodian.
Please see Item 14 below.
2. Brokerage Referrals - Cohen Capital does not receive any compensation from any third party in connection with
the recommendation for establishing an account.
3. Directed Brokerage - All Clients are serviced on a “directed brokerage basis”, where Cohen Capital will place
trades within the established account[s] at the Custodian designated by the Client. Further, all Client accounts are
traded within their respective account[s]. The Advisor will not engage in any principal transactions (i.e., trade of any
security from or to the Advisor’s own account) or cross transactions with other Client accounts (i.e., purchase of a
security into one Client account from another Client’s account[s]). Cohen Capital will not be obligated to select
competitive bids on securities transactions and does not have an obligation to seek the lowest available transaction
costs. These costs are determined by the Custodian.
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B. Aggregating and Allocating Trades
The primary objective in placing orders for the purchase and sale of securities for Client accounts is to obtain the
most favorable net results taking into account such factors as 1) price, 2) size of the order, 3) difficulty of execution,
4) confidentiality and 5) skill required of the Custodian. Cohen Capital will execute its transactions through the
Custodian as authorized by the Client. Cohen Capital may aggregate orders in a block trade or trades when
securities are purchased or sold through the Custodian for multiple (discretionary) accounts in the same trading
day. If a block trade cannot be executed in full at the same price or time, the securities actually purchased or sold
by the close of each business day must be allocated in a manner that is consistent with the initial pre-allocation or
other written statement. This must be done in a way that does not consistently advantage or disadvantage any
particular Clients’ accounts.
Item 13 – Review of Accounts
A. Frequency of Reviews
Securities in Client accounts are monitored on a regular and continuous basis by Advisory Persons of Cohen
Capital and periodically by the Chief Compliance Officer of Cohen Capital. Formal reviews are generally conducted
at least annually or more frequently depending on the needs of the Client.
B. Causes for Reviews
In addition to the investment monitoring noted in Item 13.A., each Client account shall be reviewed at least
annually. Reviews may be conducted more frequently at the Client’s request. Accounts may be reviewed as a result
of major changes in economic conditions, known changes in the Client’s financial situation, and/or large deposits or
withdrawals in the Client’s account[s]. The Client is encouraged to notify Cohen Capital if changes occur in the
Client’s personal financial situation that might adversely affect the Client’s investment plan. Additional reviews may
be triggered by material market, economic or political events.
C. Review Reports
The Client will receive brokerage statements no less than quarterly from the Custodian. These brokerage
statements are sent directly from the Custodian to the Client. The Client may also establish electronic access to the
Custodian’s website so that the Client may view these reports and their account activity. Client brokerage
statements will include all positions, transactions and fees relating to the Client’s account[s]. The Advisor may also
provide Clients with periodic reports regarding their holdings, allocations, and performance.
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation
A. Compensation Received by Cohen Capital
Cohen Capital may refer Clients to various unaffiliated, non-advisory professionals (e.g. attorneys, accountants,
estate planners) to provide certain financial services necessary to meet the goals of its Clients. Likewise, Cohen
Capital may receive non-compensated referrals of new Clients from various third-parties.
Participation in Institutional Advisor Platform
As noted in item 12, Cohen Capital has established an institutional relationship with Fidelity to assist the Advisor in
managing Client account[s]. As part of the arrangement, Fidelity also makes available to the Advisor, at no additional
charge to the Advisor, certain research and brokerage services, including research services obtained by Fidelity
directly from independent research companies. The Advisor may also receive additional services and support from
Fidelity. As a result of receiving such services for no additional cost, the Advisor may have an incentive to continue to
use or expand the use of Fidelity's services. The Advisor examined this potential conflict of interest when it chose to
enter into the relationship with Fidelity and has determined that the relationship is in the best interests of the Advisor’s
Clients and satisfies its Client obligations, including its duty to seek best execution. Please see Item 12 above. The
Advisor receives access to software and related support without cost because the Advisor renders wealth
management services to Clients that maintain assets at Fidelity The software and related systems support may
benefit the Advisor, but not its Clients directly. In fulfilling its duties to its Clients, the Advisor endeavors at all times to
put the interests of its Clients first. Clients should be aware, however, that the receipt of economic benefits from a
Custodian creates a conflict of interest since these benefits may influence the Advisor's recommendation of this
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Custodian over one that does not furnish similar software, systems support, or services. In addition, Fidelity has
provided the Advisor with financial support in the launch of the Advisor and reimbursements for various third-party
service providers.
B. Compensation for Client Referrals
The Advisor does not compensate, either directly or indirectly, any persons who are not supervised persons, for
Client referrals.
Item 15 – Custody
Cohen Capital does not accept or maintain custody of any Client accounts, except for the authorized deduction of
the Advisor’s fees. All Clients must place their assets with a “qualified custodian”. Clients are required to engage
the Custodian to retain their funds and securities and direct Cohen Capital to utilize that Custodian for the Client’s
security transactions. Clients should review statements provided by the Custodian and compare to any reports
provided by Cohen Capital to ensure accuracy, as the Custodian does not perform this review. For more
information about custodians and brokerage practices, see Item 12 – Brokerage Practices.
If the Client gives the Advisor authority to move money from one account to another account, the Advisor may have
custody of those assets. In order to avoid additional regulatory requirements, the Custodian and the Advisor have
adopted safeguards to ensure that the money movements are completed in accordance with the Client’s
instructions.
Item 16 – Investment Discretion
Cohen Capital generally has discretion over the selection and amount of securities to be bought or sold in Client
accounts without obtaining prior consent or approval from the Client. However, these purchases or sales may be
subject to specified investment objectives, guidelines, or limitations previously set forth by the Client and agreed to
by Cohen Capital. Discretionary authority will only be authorized upon full disclosure to the Client. The granting of
such authority will be evidenced by the Client's execution of an investment advisory agreement containing all
applicable limitations to such authority. All discretionary trades made by Cohen Capital will be in accordance with
each Client's investment objectives and goals.
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities
Cohen Capital does not accept proxy-voting responsibility for any Client. Clients will receive proxy statements
directly from the Custodian. Should the Client direct proxy statements to the Advisor, the Advisor is not authorized
or obligated to act on such voting matters. The Advisor will assist in answering questions relating to proxies,
however, the Client retains the sole responsibility for proxy decisions and voting
Item 18 – Financial Information
Neither Cohen Capital, nor its management, have any adverse financial situations that would reasonably impair the
ability of Cohen Capital to meet all obligations to its Clients. Neither Cohen Capital, nor any of its Advisory Persons,
have been subject to a bankruptcy or financial compromise. Cohen Capital is not required to deliver a balance
sheet along with this Disclosure Brochure as the Advisor does not collect advance fees of $1,200 or more for
services to be performed six months or more in the future.
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Additional Brochure: COHEN CAPITAL FORM ADV WRAP FEE BROCHURE (2026-05-04)
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Cohen Capital Advisors, LLC
dba Cohen Capital
Form ADV Part 2A – Appendix 1
(“Wrap Fee Program Brochure”)
May 4, 2026
This Form ADV2A – Appendix 1 (“Wrap Fee Program Brochure”) provides information about the qualifications and
business practices for Cohen Capital Advisors, LLC dba Cohen Capital (“Cohen Capital” or the “Advisor”) services
when offering services pursuant to a wrap program. This Wrap Fee Program Brochure shall always be
accompanied by the Cohen Capital Disclosure Brochure, which provides complete details on the business practices
of the Advisor. If you did not receive the complete Cohen Capital Disclosure Brochure or you have any questions
about the contents of this Wrap Fee Program Brochure or the Cohen Capital Disclosure Brochure, please contact
the Advisor at (312) 477-3155.
Cohen Capital is a registered investment advisor with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The
information in this Wrap Fee Program Brochure has not been approved or verified by the SEC or by any state
securities authority. Registration of an investment advisor does not imply any specific level of skill or training. This
Wrap Fee Program Brochure provides information about Cohen Capital to assist you in determining whether to
retain the Advisor.
Additional information about Cohen Capital and its Advisory Persons are available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching the Advisor’s firm name or CRD# 339112.
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Item 2 – Material Changes
Form ADV2A – Appendix 1 (“Wrap Fee Program Brochure”) provides information about a variety of topics relating
to an Advisor’s business practices and conflicts of interest. In particular, this Wrap Fee Program Brochure
discusses the Wrap Fee Program offered by the Advisor.
Material Changes
Cohen Capital is a newly formed registered investment advisor. Since the initial filing of Form ADV, there have not been
any material changes to the Wrap Fee Program Brochure.
Future Changes
From time to time, the Advisor may amend this Wrap Fee Program Brochure to reflect changes in business
practices, changes in regulations or routine annual updates as required by the securities regulators. This complete
Wrap Fee Program Brochure (along with the complete Cohen Capital Disclosure Brochure) or a Summary of
Material Changes shall be provided to you annually and if a material change occurs in the business practices of
Cohen Capital.
At any time, you may view this Wrap Fee Program Brochure and the current Disclosure Brochure on-line at the
SEC’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching for the Advisor’s firm
name or CRD# 339112. You may also request a copy of this Disclosure Brochure at any time, by contacting the
Advisor at (312) 477-3155.
Item 3 – Table of Contents
Item 2 – Material Changes .................................................................................................................................... 14
Item 3 – Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................... 14
Item 4 – Services Fees and Compensation ......................................................................................................... 15
Item 5 – Account Requirements and Types of Clients ...................................................................................... 17
Item 6 – Portfolio Manager Selection and Evaluation ........................................................................................ 17
Item 7 – Client Information Provided to Portfolio Managers ............................................................................. 19
Item 8 – Client Contact with Portfolio Managers ................................................................................................ 19
Item 9 – Additional Information ............................................................................................................................ 19
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Item 4 – Services Fees and Compensation
A. Services
Cohen Capital Advisors, LLC dba Cohen Capital provides customized investment advisory services for its Clients.
This Wrap Fee Program Brochure is provided as a supplement to the Cohen Capital Disclosure Brochure (Form
ADV 2A). This Wrap Fee Program Brochure is provided along with the complete Disclosure Brochure to provide full
details of the business practices and fees when selecting Cohen Capital as your investment advisor.
As part of the wealth management fees noted in Item 5 of the Disclosure Brochure, Cohen Capital includes security
transaction fees and custody fees as part of its overall wealth management fee. Securities regulations often refer to
this combined fee structure as a “Wrap Fee Program”. The Advisor’s recommended Custodian typically does not
charge securities transaction fees for exchange-traded fund (“ETF”) and equity trades in Client accounts, but may
charge for mutual funds and other types of investments.
The sole purpose of this Wrap Fee Program Brochure is to provide additional disclosure relating the combination of
securities transaction fees, custody fees and the Advisor’s fee into a single “bundled” wealth management fee. This
Wrap Fee Program Brochure references back to the Cohen Capital Disclosure Brochure in which this Wrap Fee
Program Brochure serves as an Appendix. Please see Item 4 – Advisory Services of the Disclosure Brochure
for details on Cohen Capital’s investment philosophy and related services.
B. Program Costs
Advisory services provided by Cohen Capital are offered in a wrap fee structure whereby securities transaction fees
and custody fees are included in the overall wealth management fee paid to Cohen Capital. As the level of activity
in a Client’s account[s] may vary from year to year, the annual cost to the Client may be more or less than engaging
for advisory services where these costs are borne separately by the Client. The cost of the Wrap Fee Program
varies depending on services to be provided to each Client; however, the Client is not charged more if there is
higher trading activity. A Wrap Fee structure presents a conflict of interest as the Advisor may be incentivized to
limit the number of trades placed in the Client’s account[s] or to utilize securities that do not have transaction fees.
As noted above, the Advisor’s recommended Custodian typically does not charge securities transaction fees for
ETF and equity trades in Client accounts, but may charge for mutual funds and other types of investments. As
such, the Advisor is incentivized to utilize ETFs and other equity securities to limit the overall cost to the Advisor.
The Advisor will only place Client assets into a Wrap Fee Program when it is believed to be in the Client’s best
interest. Please see Item 5 – Fees and Compensation of the Disclosure Brochure for complete details on
fees.
C. Fees
Wealth management fees are paid quarterly, in advance of each calendar quarter, pursuant to the terms of the wealth
management agreement. Wealth management fees are based on the market value of assets under management at
the end of the prior quarter. Wealth management fees range from 0.75% to 2.00% annually based on several factors,
including: the scope and complexity of the services to be provided; the level of assets to be managed; and the overall
relationship with the Advisor. Relationships with multiple objectives, specific reporting requirements, portfolio
restrictions and other complexities may be charged a higher fee. The Advisor has a minimum annual fee of $10,000.
The wealth management fee in the first quarter of service is prorated from the inception date of the account[s] to the
end of the first quarter. Fees may be negotiable at the sole discretion of the Advisor. The Client’s fees will take into
consideration the aggregate assets under management with the Advisor. All securities held in accounts managed by
Cohen Capital will be independently valued by the Custodian.
In addition, all fees paid to Cohen Capital for wealth management services or part of the Wrap Fee Program are
separate and distinct from the expenses charged by mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) to their
shareholders, if applicable. These fees and expenses are described in each fund’s prospectus. These fees and
expenses will generally be used to pay management fees for the funds, other fund expenses, account
administration (e.g., custody, brokerage and account reporting), and a possible distribution fee. Securities
transaction fees for Client-directed trades will be charged back to the Client. In connection with the discretionary
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investment management services provided by Cohen Capital, the Client may incur other costs assessed by the
Custodian or other third parties, other than the costs noted above, such as wire transfer fees, fees for trades
executed away from the Custodian and other fees. The Advisor does not control nor share in these fees. The Client
should review both the fees charged by the fund[s] and the fees charged by Cohen Capital to fully understand the
total fees to be paid. Please see Item 5.C. – Other Fees and Expenses in the Disclosure Brochure (included with
this Wrap Fee Program Brochure).
D. Compensation
Cohen Capital is the sponsor and portfolio manager of this Wrap Fee Program. Cohen Capital receives investment
advisory fees paid by Clients for participating in the Wrap Fee Program and pays the Covered Costs associated
with the management of the Client’s account[s].
Item 5 – Account Requirements and Types of Clients
Cohen Capital offers investment advisory services to individuals, high net worth individuals, trusts, estates, and
businesses. Cohen Capital generally does not impose a minimum relationship size, but does have a minimum
annual fee of $10,000, which may be reduced at the sole discretion of the Advisor. Please see Item 7 – Types of
Clients in the Disclosure Brochure for additional information.
Item 6 – Portfolio Manager Selection and Evaluation
Portfolio Manager Selection
Cohen Capital serves as sponsor and as portfolio manager for the services under this Wrap Fee Program.
Related Persons
Cohen Capital personnel serve as portfolio managers for this Wrap Fee Program. Cohen Capital does not serve as
a portfolio manager for any third-party Wrap Fee Programs.
Performance-Based Fees
Cohen Capital does not charge performance-based fees for its investment advisory services. The fees charged by
Cohen Capital are as described in Item 5 above and are not based upon the capital appreciation of the funds or
securities held by any Client. Cohen Capital does not manage any proprietary investment funds or limited
partnerships (for example, a mutual fund or a hedge fund) and has no financial incentive to recommend any
particular investment options to its Clients.
Supervised Persons
Cohen Capital Advisory Persons serve as portfolio managers for all accounts, including the services described in
this Wrap Fee Program Brochure. Details of the advisory services provided are included in Item 4.A. of the
Disclosure Brochure.
Methods of Analysis
Please see Item 8 of the Disclosure Brochure (included with this Wrap Fee Program Brochure) for details on the
research and analysis methods employed by the Advisor.
Risk of Loss
The risks associated with a particular strategy are provided to each Client in advance of investing Client accounts.
The Advisor will work with each Client to determine their tolerance for risk as part of the portfolio construction
process. Following are some of the risks associated with the Advisor’s investment strategies:
Market Risks
The value of a Client’s holdings may fluctuate in response to events specific to companies or markets, as well as
economic, political, or social events in the U.S. and abroad. This risk is linked to the performance of the overall
financial markets.
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ETF Risks
The performance of ETFs is subject to market risk, including the possible loss of principal. The price of the ETFs
will fluctuate with the price of the underlying securities that make up the funds. In addition, ETFs have a trading risk
based on the loss of cost efficiency if the ETFs are traded actively and a liquidity risk if the ETFs has a large bid-
ask spread and low trading volume. The price of an ETF fluctuates based upon the market movements and may
dissociate from the index being tracked by the ETF or the price of the underlying investments. An ETF purchased
or sold at one point in the day may have a different price than the same ETF purchased or sold a short time later.
Bond Risks
Bonds are subject to specific risks, including the following: (1) interest rate risks, i.e. the risk that bond prices will fall
if interest rates rise, and vice versa, the risk depends on two things, the bond's time to maturity, and the coupon
rate of the bond. (2) reinvestment risk, i.e. the risk that any profit gained must be reinvested at a lower rate than
was previously being earned, (3) inflation risk, i.e. the risk that the cost of living and inflation increase at a rate that
exceeds the income investment thereby decreasing the investor’s rate of return, (4) credit default risk, i.e. the risk
associated with purchasing a debt instrument which includes the possibility of the company defaulting on its
repayment obligation, (5) rating downgrades, i.e. the risk associated with a rating agency’s downgrade of the
company’s rating which impacts the investor’s confidence in the company’s ability to repay its debt and (6) Liquidity
Risks, i.e. the risk that a bond may not be sold as quickly as there is no readily available market for the bond.
Mutual Fund Risks
The performance of mutual funds is subject to market risk, including the possible loss of principal. The price of the
mutual funds will fluctuate with the value of the underlying securities that make up the funds. The price of a mutual
fund is typically set daily therefore a mutual fund purchased at one point in the day will typically have the same
price as a mutual fund purchased later that same day.
Options Contracts
Investments in options contracts have the risk of losing value in a relatively short period of time. Option contracts
are leveraged instruments that allow the holder of a single contract to control many shares of an underlying stock.
This leverage can compound gains or losses.
Margin Borrowings
The use of short-term margin borrowings may result in certain additional risks to a Client. For example, if securities
pledged to brokers to secure a Client's margin accounts decline in value, the Client could be subject to a "margin
call", pursuant to which it must either deposit additional funds with the broker or be the subject of mandatory
liquidation of the pledged securities to compensate for the decline in value.
Alternative Investments (Limited Partnerships)
The performance of alternative investments (limited partnerships) can be volatile and may have limited liquidity. An
investor could lose all or a portion of their investment. Such investments often have concentrated positions and
investments that may carry higher risks. Client should only have a portion of their assets in these investments.
Past performance is not a guarantee of future returns. Investing in securities and other investments involve
a risk of loss that each Client should understand and be willing to bear. Clients are reminded to discuss
these risks with the Advisor. Please see Item 8.B. – Risk of Loss in the Disclosure Brochure for details on
investment risks.
Proxy Voting
Cohen Capital does not accept proxy-voting responsibility for any Client. Clients will receive proxy statements
directly from the Custodian. Should the Client direct proxy statements to the Advisor, the Advisor is not authorized
or obligated to act on such voting matters. The Advisor will assist in answering questions relating to proxies,
however, the Client retains the sole responsibility for proxy decisions and voting
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Item 7 – Client Information Provided to Portfolio Managers
Cohen Capital is the sponsor and sole portfolio manager for the Program. The Advisor does not share Client
information with other portfolio managers because it is the sole portfolio manager for this Wrap Fee Program.
Please also see the Cohen Capital Privacy Policy (included after this Wrap Fee Program Brochure).
Item 8 – Client Contact with Portfolio Managers
Cohen Capital is a full-service investment management advisory firm. Clients always have direct access to the
Portfolio Managers at Cohen Capital.
Item 9 – Additional Information
A. Disciplinary Information and Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
There are no legal, regulatory or disciplinary events involving Cohen Capital or its management persons. Cohen
Capital values the trust Clients place in the Advisor. The Advisor encourages Clients to perform the requisite due
diligence on any advisor or service provider that the Client engages. The backgrounds of the Advisor or Advisory
Persons are available on the Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by
searching with the Advisor’s firm name or CRD# 339112.
Please see Item 9 of the Cohen Capital Disclosure Brochure as well as Item 3 of each Advisory Person’s Brochure
Supplement (included with this Wrap Fee Program Brochure) for additional information on how to research the
background of the Advisor and its Advisory Persons.
Other Financial Activities and Affiliations
Please see Item 10 – Other Financial Activities and Affiliation and Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other
Compensation of the Form ADV Part 2A – Disclosure Brochure (included with this Wrap Fee Program Brochure).
B. Code of Ethics, Review of Accounts, Client Referrals, and Financial Information
Cohen Capital has implemented a Code of Ethics that defines the Advisor’s fiduciary commitment to each Client.
This Code of Ethics applies to all persons subject to Cohen Capital’s compliance program (our “Supervised
Persons”). Complete details on the Cohen Capital Code of Ethics can be found under Item 11 – Code of Ethics,
Participation in Client Transactions and Personal Trading in the Disclosure Brochure (included with this Wrap Fee
Program Brochure).
Review of Accounts
Client accounts are monitored on a regular and continuous basis by Advisory Persons of Cohen Capital under the
supervision of the Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”). Details of the review policies and practices are provided in
Item 13 of the Form ADV Part 2A – Disclosure Brochure.
Other Compensation
Participation in Institutional Advisor Platform
As noted in item 12, Cohen Capital has established an institutional relationship with Fidelity to assist the Advisor in
managing Client account[s]. As part of the arrangement, Fidelity also makes available to the Advisor, at no additional
charge to the Advisor, certain research and brokerage services, including research services obtained by Fidelity
directly from independent research companies. The Advisor may also receive additional services and support from
Fidelity. As a result of receiving such services for no additional cost, the Advisor may have an incentive to continue to
use or expand the use of Fidelity's services. The Advisor examined this potential conflict of interest when it chose to
enter into the relationship with Fidelity and has determined that the relationship is in the best interests of the Advisor’s
Clients and satisfies its Client obligations, including its duty to seek best execution. Please see Item 12 above. The
Advisor receives access to software and related support without cost because the Advisor renders wealth
management services to Clients that maintain assets at Fidelity The software and related systems support may
benefit the Advisor, but not its Clients directly. In fulfilling its duties to its Clients, the Advisor endeavors at all times to
put the interests of its Clients first. Clients should be aware, however, that the receipt of economic benefits from a
Custodian creates a conflict of interest since these benefits may influence the Advisor's recommendation of this
Custodian over one that does not furnish similar software, systems support, or services. In addition, Fidelity has
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provided the Advisor with financial support in the launch of the Advisor and reimbursements for various third-party
service providers.
Client Referrals from Solicitors
The Advisor does not compensate, either directly or indirectly, any persons who are not supervised persons, for
Client referrals.
Financial Information
Neither Cohen Capital, nor its management, have any adverse financial situations that would reasonably impair the
ability of Cohen Capital to meet all obligations to its Clients. Neither Cohen Capital, nor any of its Advisory Persons,
have been subject to a bankruptcy or financial compromise. Cohen Capital is not required to deliver a balance
sheet along with this Disclosure Brochure as the Advisor does not collect advance fees of $1,200 or more for
services to be performed six months or more in the future.
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