| Bradley S Cohen |
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| Founded a real estate investment firm catering to high net worth individuals and institutional investors, in celebrity hot spot Beverly Hills. |
Founded a securities investment firm that attracted high net worth individuals and celebrities. |
| Bills himself as “investor to the stars.” |
Prided himself on celebrity clientele. |
| Has overall responsibility for management of his firm, strategically directs investment funds. |
Had ultimate management authority over the assets of his clients and the ability to direct investments. |
| Has structured his business as an intricate web that is nearly unexplainable by company officials. |
Structured his business and transactions in a complex way to conceal fraud and perpetuate a ponzi scheme. |
| Senior company leadership was “uncomfortable” and refused to answer questions about him and his financial dealings. |
Employees could not explain his personal or company financial dealings. |
| Has headquartered his business on the prestigious Avenue of the Stars in Los Angeles. |
Operated his investment firm from chic New York City and London offices. |
| Lives in a palacious Beverly Hills Mansion valued at over $7,000,000. |
Owned expensive homes in prestigious locations, including a lavish Manhattan apartment. |
| Serves or has served on various philanthropic and industry boards and cultivates relationships with many charitable organizations. |
Served on numerous industry boards, cultivating relationships with regulators, charities and financial organizations. |
| Serves on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Real Estate Investment Managers (NAREIM). |
Served as the Chairman of Nasdaq. |
| Exercises political influence by making political contributions of up to $87,500 per year over many years. |
Made regular and substantial political contributions over many years. |
