Edward Cohen: GIC Complaint Against Truist Advisor

Bal Harbour, Florida financial advisor Edward Cohen (CRD# 4693017) allegedly recommended an unsuitable investment, according to a recent investor complaint. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority records show that he is a broker and an investment advisor with Truist Investment Services and Truist Advisory Services, respectively.

Mr. Cohen’s BrokerCheck report discloses one investor complaint. Filed in October 2023, it alleges that as a representative of Truist Investment Services, he recommended an unsuitable investment in a Guaranteed Income Contract. The pending complaint alleges unspecified damages estimated to exceed $5,000.

A profile of Mr. Cohen on Truist Investment Services’ website describes him as an “International Wealth & Investment Advisor” with the firm. “As a part of International Wealth, he works with a team of specialists whose sole focus is bringing comprehensive and highly customized business and personal financial solutions to successful high-net-worth families and businesses outside the U.S.,” the profile states. “Edward holds himself accountable for recommending strategies with his clients’ needs and goals in mind. These strategies are supported not only by the deep experience of his team of specialists, but also by his highly attentive service and coordination of resources.”

According to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Edward Jones holds 19 years of securities industry experience. Based in Bal Harbour, Florida, he has been a broker with Truist Investment Services since 2007 and an investment advisor with Truist Advisory Services since 2016. His registration history includes SunTrust Investment Services (Coral Gables, Florida; 2017-2016), Princor Financial Services Corporation (Miramar, Florida; 2006-2007), Foresters Equity Services (Miami, Florida; 2005-2006), MetLife Securities (Springfield, Massachusetts; 2004-2005), and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (2004-2005). His credentials include the passage of four securities industry qualifying exams: the Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination, or Series 6; the General Securities Representative Examination, or Series 7; the Securities Industry Essentials Examination, or SIE; and the Uniform Combined State Law Examination, or Series 66. He is licensed in California, Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee. (Information current as of December 5, 2023.)

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