The Cohen Group
Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
400 S Rampart Blvd
Las Vegas NV 89145
(702) 341.2044
Learn more about an advisor's background on
As a multigenerational family team, we are committed to developing lifelong relationships that evolve with the lives of you and your family members. We believe that wealth management is about standing alongside clients, aligning our advice and guidance with your real-world objectives, and collaborating to design strategies to help you achieve your goals.
The Cohen Group
Welcome

Welcome to The Cohen Group, a wealth management team at Merrill in Las Vegas. We love to help busy families build and preserve their wealth. With more than six decades of combined experience, our dedication to helping families across the country at various stages in their lives has translated into long-standing relationships, many of which span three and four generations.Some of our clients are raising families, accumulating wealth and planning their financial futures, while others are more focused on retirement income, asset preservation or preserving a legacy for future generations.While every client is unique in their circumstances, our mission is to offer straightforward answers and strategies that lead to smarter, more informed decisions.Our cohesive structure is designed to provide a consistently high level of service to you and your family throughout your lifetimes.We begin every relationship with a conversation, helping you identify and prioritize which goals matter most. We know there isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer to personal finance. That’s why the recommendations we make are customized to your unique and specific objectives and will adapt as your priorities change.Once your strategy is in place, we regularly track its progress relative to your defined objectives and suggest any changes where needed. We accomplish this through periodic check-ins with you throughout the year, either in person or virtually.A cornerstone to our planning is creating and consistently updating your personal financial plan. Life changes are expected and we're here for you along the way.At The Cohen Group, we pledge to remain a constant in your life, and we’re here to guide you and your family today and in the future.We welcome the opportunity to speak with you and show you how we can be a valued resource for every stage of your financial life.

Videos
Welcome to Our Website
Recognition
Jessica Cohen
Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
Forbes "Best-in-State Next Generation Wealth Advisors", 2019, 2022-2023
(Published annually Aug – Sept. Rankings based on data as of March 31 of current year.)
Forbes "Best-in-State Women Wealth Advisors Ranking", 2022
(Published on February 4, 2022. Rankings based on data as of Sept 30, 2021.)
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors", 2022-2024
(Published annually Jan – April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 of prior year.)
Forbes "America’s Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State", 2022-2023
(Published annually Feb – April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 – September 30 of prior year.)
Forbes "Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors Best-in-State", 2023-2024
(Published annually Aug - September. Rankings based on data as of March 31 of current year.)
Forbes "Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State", 2024
(Published on February 2, 2023. Rankings based on data as of Sept 30, 2022.)
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams", 2025
(Published on January 9, 2025. Rankings based on data as of March 31, 2024.)
About Us
Philosophy

We believe the best financial approach is the one that helps you pursue your goals. That's why, from the start, we talk about your aspirations and encourage you to ask questions about issues that matter most to you.Calculating how to manage future health care expenses? College on the horizon? Considering the sale of a business or purchase of a home? Preparing to pass your wealth to future generations?It all starts with a plan intended to help you manage, grow, and preserve your wealth today, while also considering the impact it can have for years to come.With access to the investment insights of Merrill and banking solutions from Bank of America, we will work with you to develop an approach designed to help address your financial needs.

Meet Our Team
Jessica Cohen,

CEPA®, CFP®, CRPC™

Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
702.341.2044
Gary M Cohen
First Vice President, Senior Relationship Manager
800.450.5685
Nicolas Scamorza,

AAMS™, AWMA™, CRPC™

Financial Advisor
702.341.2074
Jacqueline Marina Simonian
Jacqueline Marina Simonian
Wealth Management Client Associate
702.341.2075
Additional Resources
The following specialists do not make securities recommendations. Please contact your Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Advisor if you have questions about how a specialist might be able to assist you.
Jodi Cody
Wealth Management Lending Officer
Bank of America, N.A.
NMLS #1516670
Valarie Beel
Wealth Management Banking Specialist
Merrill
About Merrill

Bringing fresh perspectives to your financial life

The financial decisions you make today can help determine the future you build for yourself and your family. Carving a clear path forward starts with connecting your life and finances. A Merrill advisor provides access to the investing insights of Merrill and banking capabilities of Bank of America to help you make informed decisions as you pursue your goals.

Sign Up for Perspectives Monthly E-Newsletter
Get the latest investment insights, tips and strategies to help you live your best financial life
Sign Up
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and the CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States, which it authorizes use of by individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.
Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™, CRPC™, and the CRPC™ logo are certification marks or registered certification marks of The College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp. in the United States.
AAMS™ and Accredited Asset Management Specialist™ are registered service marks, and CRPC® and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ are registered service marks of the College for Financial Planning.
Accredited Wealth Management Advisor™, AWMA™, and the AWMA™ logo certification marks or registered certification marks of The College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp. in the United States.