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Michael Charles Brown

45 Years of Experience

Firm Information

Compensation
Fee-Only (AUM)Fixed/Hourly
Number of Advisors
17 advisors
Number of Clients
928 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$4.1M average
Assets Under Management
$3.8B

Fee Structure

Financial Planning:Included in AUM fee
Financial Plan Fee:Up to $10,000
Hourly Rate:Up to $500/hr

Wealth management fees range from 0.30% to 1.75% annually, based on assets under management and service complexity. These fees are paid quarterly, in advance. Standalone financial planning fees range up to $10,000 for an initial plan, with ongoing planning billed quarterly up to $1,000. Targeted planning engagements are available at up to $500 per hour. Fees may be negotiable.

Areas of Practice
Investment ManagementRetirement PlanningFinancial Planning & CoachingHigh Net Worth
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Advisor Information

Office location

47 Maple Street, Suite 104, Summit, NJ, 07901

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Regulatory History (1)
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Customer Dispute
June 2009
Settled
Other Business Activities

Michael is dually-registered as an Investment Advisor Representative and a Registered Representative, spending the vast majority of his time as an Investment Advisor Representative. He also serves as a trustee for multiple trusts, a director for a charitable organization, a brand ambassador/consultant for a wine company, an advisory board member for a CRM software company, a trustee for a charter school, and a board member for a youth hockey club.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Journey Strategic Wealth LLC
January 2021 - Present · 5 yrs
Purshe Kaplan Sterling InvestmentsBroker
December 2010 - Present · 15 yrs 1 mo
Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments
December 2010 - Present · 15 yrs 1 mo
Previous Registrations
Dynasty Wealth Management, LLC
April 2016 - December 2018 · 2 yrs 8 mos
Dynasty Securities, LLCBroker
March 2013 - April 2016 · 3 yrs 1 mo
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated Broker
October 2009 - December 2010 · 1 yr 2 mos
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
October 2009 - December 2010 · 1 yr 2 mos
Banc of America Investment Services, INC.
January 2004 - October 2009 · 5 yrs 9 mos
Banc of America Investment Services, INC.Broker
August 2003 - October 2009 · 6 yrs 2 mos
Banc of America Securities LLCBroker
April 2001 - August 2003 · 2 yrs 4 mos
Ing Barings LLCBroker
October 1997 - April 2001 · 3 yrs 6 mos
Bear, Stearns & CO. INC. Broker
October 1987 - October 1997 · 10 yrs
Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette Securities CorporationBroker
July 1986 - November 1987 · 1 yr 4 mos
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated Broker
September 1980 - August 1986 · 5 yrs 11 mos
State Registrations20 states
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