Experience

Makes all the difference

The Cohen Group is a team of financial professionals with UBS Financial Services Inc., that has over 50 years of experience.

The Cohen Goup works with clients and their tax and legal advisors to develop strategic plans for the three critical phases of financial life: accumulation, preservation and distribution of personal and family assets. The Cohen Group's clientele include Foundations, Retirement Plans, Families, Individuals, Trusts and Corporations.

Ira Cohen

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor

Ira started in the financial services industry in 1982 and has been with UBS Financial Services Inc. since 2007.

Ira is very active in the community and serves on the boards of the Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra and Bakersfield North Rotary. Ira is interested in health and fitness and has been a daily exerciser his entire life. Ira and his wife Carole live in Bakersfield and have 3 grown children and 8 grandchildren.

Professional Experience:

  • UBS Financial Services Inc. - Financial Advisor, Bakersfield, CA - May 2007 - Present
  • Ira S. Cohen, Inc. - Investment Advisor, Bakersfield, CA - 1982 - May 2007

Education:

  • B.A., University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI

Registered States:
  • AR
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • DC
  • FL
  • ID
  • IL
  • IN
  • KS
  • LA
  • MA
  • MO
  • MS
  • MT
  • NC
  • ND
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • OK
  • OR
  • PA
  • RI
  • SD
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • WA
  • WI
  • WY

Education

  • University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, B.A.
9201 Camino Media
Suite 230
Bakersfield, CA 93311

Email Me

ira.cohen@ubs.com
Ira Cohen
9201 Camino Media,Bakersfield,CA,93311

Jason Cohen

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor

Jason has worked in the financial services industry since 2000 and has been with UBS since 2007.

Jason is very active in the community. He has served on the Boards of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Kern County as well as their Foundation and Legacy Board, the Ronald McDonald House at Memorial Hospital, Memorial Hospital Foundation, West Rotary, The Laurne Stroope/West Rotary Foundation and Stockdale Country Club’s Board of Directors. Jason enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He has four children.

Professional Experience

  • UBS Financial Services Inc. - Financial Advisor, Bakersfield, CA - May 2007 - Present
  • Ira S. Cohen, Inc - Investment Advisor, Bakersfield, CA - December 2000 - May 2007

Education:

  • B.A., Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO

Registered States:
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • FL
  • ID
  • IN
  • MT
  • NC
  • ND
  • NV
  • OH
  • OK
  • OR
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • WA
  • WI
  • WY

Education

  • Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, B.A.
9201 Camino Media
Suite 230
Bakersfield, CA 93311

Email Me

jason.cohen@ubs.com
Jason Cohen
9201 Camino Media,Bakersfield,CA,93311

Christopher G. McGehee

Account Vice President

Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

Chris has been in the financial services industry since 2005 and has been with UBS Financial Services Inc. and The Cohen Group since 2013.

Chris is a native of Bakersfield with strong ties to the community. Chris is active with the Bakersfield Youth Lacrosse, Keep Kern Beautiful, Boy Scout Troop 125, Rotary Club of Taft, and Taft Union High School Oil Tech Academy. Chris also coaches youth lacrosse and baseball. Chris enjoys spending his weekends with family, cycling, and traveling. Chris and his wife Michelle live in Bakersfield and have 2 young children.

Professional Experience:

  • UBS Financial Services Inc. - Financial Advisor, Bakersfield, CA - November 2013 - Present
  • Morgan Stanley - Financial Advisor, Bakersfield, CA - August 2007 - October 2013

Education:

  • B.S., Concordia University, Irvine, CA
  • A.A., Taft College, Taft, CA

Registered States:
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • FL
  • ID
  • MT
  • NC
  • NV
  • OH
  • OK
  • OR
  • TX
  • UT
  • WA
  • WI
  • WY

Education

  • Concordia University, Irvine, CA, B.S.
  • Taft College, Taft, CA, A.A.
9201 Camino Media
Suite 230
Bakersfield, CA 93311

Email Me

christopher.mcgehee@ubs.com
Christopher G. McGehee
9201 Camino Media,Bakersfield,CA,93311

Cori Ash

Team Administrator

Cori has worked in the financial services industry since 2005 and has been with UBS since 2007.

Cori handles many of the day-to-day operations for the team and strives to provide the highest quality of client service. Cori enjoys volunteering, spending time with her family, and traveling. 

Professional Experience:

  • UBS Financial Services Inc. - Senior Registered Client Service Associate, Bakersfield, CA - May 2007 - Present
  • Ira S. Cohen, Inc. - Executive Assistant, Bakersfield, CA - April 2005 - May 2007

Registered States:
  • CA

Education

  • California Sate University Bakersfield, B.S.
  • Bakersfield College, A.A.
9201 Camino Media
Suite 230
Bakersfield, CA 93311

Email Me

cori.ash@ubs.com
Cori Ash
9201 Camino Media,Bakersfield,CA,93311

Romany Pinto De La Paz

Client Associate

Romany is a talented and ambitious young professional who enjoys expanding her knowledge in the financial industry.

After earning her Bachelor’s degree in business administration with a  concentration in finance from Cal State Bakersfield she joined The Cohen Group. She is skilled at creating a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere for clients, making them feel at ease from the moment they connect. Whether it’s answering questions or finding the best solutions, she’s here to help.

On her free time she enjoys exercising, trying new cuisines and spending quality time with family.

Education

  • California Sate University Bakersfield, B.S.
9201 Camino Media
Suite 230
Bakersfield, CA 93311

Email Me

romany.pintodelapaz@ubs.com
Romany Pinto De La Paz
9201 Camino Media,Bakersfield,CA,93311

Shane Bryan

Financial Advisor

Shane is a Bakersfield native, born and raised in Kern County. He graduated from Garces Memorial High School and continued his education at California State University, Bakersfield, receiving a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science.

Shane joined UBS in July 2022 as a Financial Advisor. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (tm) PROFESSIONAL - CFP(r) and licensed in investments. He previously worked for Trovato Wealth Management, Charles Schwab,  and Morgan Stanley before bringing his strong financial analyst skills, knowledge and experience.

Shane is married with 2 kids, and is actively involved in serving his community. In 2019, he was awarded "Man of The Year" by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - Central Chapter for his philanthropic contributions to their organization.

Registered States:
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • FL
  • ID
  • IN
  • MT
  • NC
  • ND
  • NV
  • OH
  • OK
  • OR
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • WA
  • WI
  • WY
9201 Camino Media
Suite 230
Bakersfield, CA 93311

Email Me

shane.bryan@ubs.com
Shane Bryan
9201 Camino Media,Bakersfield,CA,93311

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