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Peter Benard Cohen

Advisor at Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC — West Simsbury, CT

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Credentials

Series 63

Experience

51 years

Location

West Simsbury, CT 06092

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Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

Enterprise

Total advisors

549

Across 275 offices

Clients per advisor

53 Low

Avg AUM per client

$448,118 Typical

HNW client ratio

3% Low

About

Peter Cohen is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and over 51 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Ameritas Advisory Services since 2021 and has extensive prior experience running his own firms, including PC Planning & Benefits Inc., where he serves as President and CEO. Outside of advisory services, Cohen is involved in independent insurance sales and acts as a sales advisor for medical practice management software and financial recovery services. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm offers fee-based asset management, retirement-plan advisory, and fiduciary services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party sub-advisers, and custom strategies, with a focus on comprehensive plan consulting and client reviews.

Client services

Based on Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Based on Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Wealth management

Occupation focus

Based on Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

Founder/Business Owner Retired

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees for financial planning and consulting services, typically collected 50% in advance and 50% upon delivery

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: Up to 2.00% $250,001 - $500,000: Up to 1.75% $500,001 - $750,000: Up to 1.50% $750,001 - $1,000,000: Up to 1.25% $1,000,001 - $3,000,000: Up to 1.00% $3,000,001+: Negotiable or as low as 0.75% depending on program

Commissions

Commission-based compensation may apply for variable insurance products sold through affiliated broker-dealer AIC

Project-based

Hourly financial planning fees up to $500/hour

Other

Account minimum: Varies by program; see specific program minimums below Minimum fee: Minimum annual program fees such as $40 or $50 depending on program Fee-only: Financial planning and consulting fees charged as hourly fees up to $500/hour or flat fees; one-time or ongoing basis

Location

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West Simsbury, CT

12 Rocklyn Ct Ste 101 B

West Simsbury CT 06092

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Connecticut

Work history

51 years of industry experience

Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

2021 - Present • 5 years

Lincoln, NE

PC Planning/Retail Benefits

2010 - Present • 16 years

West Simsbury, CT

Ameritas Life Insurance

2008 - Present • 18 years

Lincoln, NE

Ameritas Investment Corp.

2008 - Present • 18 years

Lincoln, NE

PC Planning & Benefits Inc

1985 - Present • 41 years

West Simsbury, CT

Disclosures

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Series 65

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