Michael Cohan

Advisor at Merrill

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Firm

Merrill

Location

Swansea, IL 62226

Credentials

Series 66

Industry experience

20 years

About

Michael Cohan is the Resident Director of Merrill’s Metro East office in Swansea, Illinois. He joined Merrill in 2002 and brings over 20 years of experience in wealth management. His tenure includes more than a decade on the Merrill St. Louis Leadership Team and several years serving as a Financial Advisor on The Gray Group Wealth Management Team. Michael’s expertise focuses on family wealth management strategies, retirement planning, investment consulting, and helping professionals and business owners achieve their financial goals through advice, planning, and investment management.

He holds bachelor's degrees in Finance and Management of Information Systems from Florida State University and maintains professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Michael and his family reside in Glen Carbon, Illinois. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing golf, traveling, and supporting local community organizations such as the Madison County of Illinois Child Advocacy Center.

Expertise

Wealth management Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Business ownership considerations Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Executive

Demographic focus

Approaching retirement Parents Married/Couples/Partners

Work history

Bank Of America, N.a.

2018 - Present (8 years)

Merrill Lynch, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

2002 - Present (24 years)

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