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About Financial Design Group<br/>

About Financial Design Group

Financial Design Group is a family-owned wealth management firm dedicated to helping individuals, families, and institutions navigate their financial lives with clarity and confidence. Founded in 1996 and rooted in Western New York, the firm was built on a commitment to long-term relationships, thoughtful planning, and personalized advice. While our foundation is local, we proudly serve clients across the country.

As an independent firm affiliated with Osaic, Financial Design Group combines the flexibility and personalized approach of an independent advisor with the deep resources, technology, and scale of a national wealth management platform. This structure allows us to deliver objective guidance while providing access to institutional quality investment solutions, advanced planning capabilities, in depth market insights, and a broad network of industry specialists, while maintaining the independence and relationship driven approach that define our firm.


Our Philosophy

Our philosophy is grounded in the belief that successful wealth management begins with a deep understanding of what matters most to our clients. We take a comprehensive approach, integrating investment management with retirement, tax, and estate planning to develop cohesive, forward-looking strategies designed to preserve and grow wealth over time.

Today, Financial Design Group represents a second-generation continuation of that philosophy. Building on decades of experience, the firm blends a legacy of trusted relationships with a modern, transparent, and planning-driven approach.

Whether guiding individuals and families through major life transitions or advising institutions with long-term mandates, our focus remains the same: to simplify complexity, provide clear and thoughtful guidance, and serve as a trusted partner across every stage of the financial journey.


Meet The Team


Robert Cohen

Robert B. Cohen, CFP®

Founder & President

Jason  Cohen

Jason S. Cohen, CFP®

Financial Advisor

Laurie  Westbrook

Laurie L. Westbrook

Client Service Associate


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Whether you have a specific question or would simply like to explore what working together may look like, we would be happy to connect.

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