Arthur M. Cohen & Associates provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, pension consulting, and selecting other managers. Financial planning was provided to 1–10 clients last fiscal year.
Arthur M. Cohen & Associates reports 191 clients. They include 163 high-net-worth individuals, 26 individual clients and 2 charitable organizations. Of its assets, 100.0% ($1.11B across 837 accounts) are managed with discretion.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 14% | <1% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 85% | 99% |
| Banking or thrift institutions | 0% | 0% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 0% | 0% |
| Charitable organizations | 1% | <1% |
| Other client typesState or municipal government entities; Other investment advisers; Insurance companies; Sovereign wealth funds and foreign official institutions; Corporations and other businesses | 0% | 0% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 26 | $10.4M | 0.9% | $401K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 163 | $1.1B | 98.8% | $6.74M |
| Banking or thrift institutions | Fewer than 5 | $0 | 0.0% | — |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | Fewer than 5 | $0 | 0.0% | — |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | $2.7M | 0.2% | $1.35M |
| State or municipal government entities | Fewer than 5 | $0 | 0.0% | — |
| Other investment advisers | Fewer than 5 | $0 | 0.0% | — |
| Insurance companies | Fewer than 5 | $0 | 0.0% | — |
| Sovereign wealth funds and foreign official institutions | Fewer than 5 | $0 | 0.0% | — |
| Corporations and other businesses | Fewer than 5 | $0 | 0.0% | — |
| Total | 191 | $1.11B | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 26
- Regulatory AUM
- $10.4M
- AUM share
- 0.9%
- Avg. per client
- $401K
- Clients
- 163
- Regulatory AUM
- $1.1B
- AUM share
- 98.8%
- Avg. per client
- $6.74M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $0
- AUM share
- 0.0%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $0
- AUM share
- 0.0%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $2.7M
- AUM share
- 0.2%
- Avg. per client
- $1.35M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $0
- AUM share
- 0.0%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $0
- AUM share
- 0.0%
- Avg. per client
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- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $0
- AUM share
- 0.0%
- Avg. per client
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- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $0
- AUM share
- 0.0%
- Avg. per client
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- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $0
- AUM share
- 0.0%
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Total
- Clients
- 191
- Regulatory AUM
- $1.11B
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 0%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 0
- Private funds advised
- 0
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 1–10
Arthur M. Cohen & Associates charges 0.75%–1.00% for its Equity-only or balanced accounts. The brochure does not state whether the rate is annual. The fee is billed in advance. The brochure also prices one other service, listed under fee details.
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Financial planning
- Flat fee based on the complexity of the client's situation, starting at a minimum of $500, or an hourly rate of $200 to $400 in lieu of a flat rate.
Arthur Cohen owns 75% or more of Arthur M. Cohen & Associates. The leadership team of Arthur M. Cohen & Associates includes President Arthur Cohen. It has 5 employees, 2 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
- Arthur CohenSole Member, President, Chief Compliance Officer
Investment adviser representatives
3 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
- Arthur Mark Cohen
- Marcie Jill Pickard
- Nano Louise Younger
Staff
- 5 employees
- 2 in advisory functions
- 2 state-registered reps
- Owns 75% or more of Arthur M. Cohen & Associates LLC
Arthur Cohen
Control person · since October 2001
Arthur M. Cohen & Associates’ regulatory assets grew from $892M (February 2021) to $1.11B (April 2026); clients rose from 177 to 191 and employees from 3 to 5.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | $1.11B | 191 | 5 | 1 |
| February 2025 | $1.02B | 168 | 5 | 1 |
| February 2024 | $853M | 175 | 4 | 1 |
| February 2023 | $784M | 175 | 3 | 1 |
| February 2022 | $1.06B | 189 | 3 | 1 |
| February 2021 | $892M | 177 | 3 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Arthur M. Cohen & Associates has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in Illinois.
Illinois · 1 listed address
- 1033 Skokie Boulevard, Ste 200, NorthbrookHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Arthur M. Cohen & Associates LLC
- Headquarters
- 1033 Skokie Boulevard, Ste 200, Northbrook, IL 60062
- Website
- Not reported
- Phone
- 847-480-2990
- SEC file
- 801-35752
- Structure
- Illinois LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Arthur M. Cohen & Associates uses Pershing ($1.01B, 99%) and Charles Schwab ($14.4M, 1%) as custodians for its separately managed accounts. Arthur M. Cohen & Associates has custody of client assets.
- PershingPershing LLC · Jersey City, NJ · $1.01B99%
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · San Francisco, CA · $14.4M1%
At year end, Arthur M. Cohen & Associates’ separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (55%) and funds (32%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $640M across 139 positions; the largest are Nvidia Corporation (10.7%), Apple Inc. (8.0%) and Invesco Exch Traded FD TR II (7.1%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks55%
- Funds32%
- Bonds9%
- U.S. government and agency bonds7%
- State and local bonds1%
- Sovereign bonds1%
- Cash2%
- Other2%
- Partnerships2%
Reported 13F holdings
- $640M
- Reported 13F value
- 139
- Positions
- 59.6%
- In the 10 largest
- +13.8%
- Value vs. prior quarter
- Nvidia Corporation10.7%
- Apple Inc.8.0%
- Invesco Exch Traded FD TR II · Nasdaq 100 ETF7.1%
- Alphabet Inc. · Cap Stk CL C6.8%
- Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Del · CL B New5.8%
- State Str SPDR S&P 500 ETF T · TR Unit5.3%
- Amazon Com Inc.4.8%
- Eli Lilly & CO4.1%
- Danaher Corp. Del3.6%
- Microsoft Corp.3.4%
Together, the ten largest are 59.6% of reported value.
How many clients does Arthur M. Cohen & Associates have?
Arthur M. Cohen & Associates has 191 clients and manages $1.11 billion for them, as of April 2026. They include 163 high-net-worth individuals, 26 individual clients and 2 charitable organizations.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 17 April 2026
What services does Arthur M. Cohen & Associates offer?
Arthur M. Cohen & Associates provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, pension consulting, and selecting other managers.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How much does Arthur M. Cohen & Associates charge?
Arthur M. Cohen & Associates charges 0.75%–1.00% for its Equity-only or balanced accounts. The brochure does not state whether the rate is annual. The fee is billed in advance.
Which custodians does Arthur M. Cohen & Associates use?
Arthur M. Cohen & Associates’ separately managed account assets are held at Pershing LLC (Jersey City, NJ), with $1.01B and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (San Francisco, CA), with $14.4M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 17 April 2026
How many financial advisors does Arthur M. Cohen & Associates have?
Arthur M. Cohen & Associates has 2 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 5 employees, and 2 perform investment advisory functions. None are registered representatives of a broker-dealer or licensed insurance agents.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.A and 5.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
What does Arthur M. Cohen & Associates invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Arthur M. Cohen & Associates’ separately managed accounts held 55% exchange-traded equities, 32% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 7% U.S. government and agency bonds, 2% cash and equivalents, 2% other, 1% state and local bonds and 1% sovereign bonds. The 2% other category is described as: Partnerships.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Arthur M. Cohen & Associates?
Arthur M. Cohen & Associates’ direct owner is Arthur Cohen (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 17 April 2026
How does Arthur M. Cohen & Associates get paid?
Arthur M. Cohen & Associates is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges, fixed fees and other compensation. Its Form ADV lists no commissions or performance-based fees among how it is paid.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.E, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How do I contact Arthur M. Cohen & Associates?
Arthur M. Cohen & Associates’ main office is at 1033 Skokie Boulevard, Ste 200, Northbrook, IL 60062. Its phone number is 847-480-2990.