James Cohen

James Cohen is the Senior Vice President of Investments at Stifel Financial Corp., located in the Greater Chicago Area. He has been with Stifel since June 2007, accumulating over 17 years of experience in this role. His professional focus includes investment planning, where he provides services tailored to clients transitioning into retirement or other life phases. This encompasses strategies for income generation, budgeting, and various investment services such as education savings planning and wealth retention strategies.12

Professional Background

• Current Position: Senior Vice President/Investments at Stifel Financial Corp.
• Duration: Since June 2007
• Location: Greater Chicago Area

Areas of Expertise

Cohen specializes in a wide range of investment vehicles and strategies, including:

• Traditional and non-traditional investments (stocks, bonds, ETFs, mutual funds)
• Alternative investments (hedge funds, REITs)
• Tax-advantaged income strategies (municipal bonds)
• Estate conservation and financial planning.23

Education and Certifications

James Cohen holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Syracuse University (1978-1982). He is also licensed in several areas:

• Series 7 (General Securities Representative)
• Series 63 (Uniform Securities Agent State Law)
• Series 65 (Uniform Investment Adviser Law)
• Series 3 (National Commodity Futures Examination)
• Life, Health, and Variable Insurance License in Illinois.23

Client Approach

Cohen emphasizes a personalized approach to financial advising, advocating for face-to-face interactions to better understand clients' unique financial goals. His commitment is to develop tailored strategies that align with clients' long-term objectives.45