The Cohen Group

Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
400 S Rampart Blvd
Las Vegas NV 89145
(702) 341.2044
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As a husband-and-wife advisory team, we help business owners, professionals, and families organize, optimize, and simplify their financial lives.
The Cohen Group
Welcome

At The Cohen Group, we believe financial planning should create clarity and confidence while giving you the most important resource: time.

As a husband-and-wife advisory team, we help business owners, professionals, and families organize, optimize, and simplify their financial lives. While investment management is an important part of what we do, our clients often tell us that the greatest value comes from helping them make thoughtful decisions across their entire financial picture.

Some clients even jokingly refer to us as their "financial therapists."

We believe that financial success is measured by having the time for the people, places, and experiences that matter most.

For us, that means being present with our son Asher, spending time with our miniature poodle Fonzi, prioritizing our health, staying active, and creating meaningful experiences with family and friends. One of our favorite accomplishments was spending nine months training to hike from the rim of the Grand Canyon to the Colorado River and back in a single day. The experience reinforced many of the same principles we apply in financial planning: preparation, discipline, resilience, and keeping sight of the ultimate goal.

Our mission is to help our clients do the same. We strive to handle the financial organization, efficiency, and optimization behind the scenes so they can focus on the people, experiences, businesses, and passions that matter most.

Jessica grew up in the financial advisory business and has dedicated her career to improving how wealth management is delivered. The team's focus on operations, organization, and efficiency helps clients streamline their financial lives while benefiting from a disciplined planning process and a modern approach to investing.

Whether you're growing a business, preparing for retirement, navigating a major life transition, or simply seeking a more organized and intentional financial life, we'd welcome the opportunity to connect.

Who do we help?
• Business owners and entrepreneurs
• Construction and trade professionals
• Corporate executives and professionals
• Growing families
• Multigenerational families
• Individuals approaching retirement
• Clients seeking to simplify and organize their financial lives

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", 2022-2026
(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", 2024-2026
(Published annually Feb – April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 – September 30 of prior year.)
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams", 2025-2026
(Published annually in January. Rankings based on data as of March 31 of prior year.)
Forbes "Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-in-State", 2025
(Published on August 6, 2025. Rankings based on data as of March 31, 2025.)
The Cohen Group
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams", 2025-2026
(Published annually in January. Rankings based on data as of March 31 of prior year.)
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,

CFP®, CRPC™

Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
702.341.2044
Nicolas Scamorza,

AAMS™, AWMA™, CRPC™

Vice President, Financial Advisor
702.341.2074
Gary M Cohen
First Vice President, Senior Relationship Manager
800.450.5685
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
NMLS #1516670
Bank of America, N.A.
Valarie Beel
Wealth Management Banking Specialist
Merrill
About Merrill

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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.

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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.