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CFP
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CFP

James Appel

33 Years of Experience
Chicago, IL

James Appel is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Cohen Capital, based in Chicago, IL, with 33 years of industry experience. James operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Business Owners, Financial Planning & Coaching, High Net Worth, Investment Management, and 1 more.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
7 advisors
Number of Clients
Not specified
Average Client Portfolio
Not specified

Fee Structure

Planning is included in investment management (also available separately)
Minimum Annual Fee:$10,000

Cohen Capital's wealth management fees range from 0.75% to 2.00% annually, based on the scope and complexity of services, the amount of assets managed, and the overall relationship. The fees are paid quarterly, in advance. There is a $10,000 minimum annual fee. The wealth management fee includes securities transaction fees and custody fees.

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Location

303 East Wacker Drive, Suite 2103, Chicago, IL, 60601

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History

Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.

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Employment History
Current Registrations
Cohen Capital
January 2026 - Present · 4 mos
Previous Registrations
Raymond James & Associates, INC.
May 2007 - January 2026 · 18 yrs 8 mos
Raymond James & Associates, INC.Broker
May 2007 - January 2026 · 18 yrs 8 mos
Morgan Stanley & CO., Incorporated
April 2007 - May 2007 · 1 mo
Morgan Stanley & CO., IncorporatedBroker
April 2007 - May 2007 · 1 mo
Morgan Stanley
April 2001 - April 2007 · 6 yrs
Morgan Stanley Dw INC.Broker
October 2000 - April 2007 · 6 yrs 6 mos
A. G. Edwards & Sons, INC.Broker
August 1992 - October 2000 · 8 yrs 2 mos
State Registrations1 state
FL
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Exams
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