Christopher Brown has been Managing Member & Chief Compliance Officer of Ivy League Financial Advisors since January 1999, is a control person of the firm and directly owns 75% or more of it. Christopher Brown holds a BA in Economics from Cornell University, a BS in Operations Research and Industrial Engineering from Cornell University and an MBA from Amos Tuck School of Business Administration, Dartmouth College.
Ivy League Financial Advisors LLC is a Rockville, MD firm with $189M under management, 103 clients and 3 advisers in one office, as of its March 2026 filing.
Christopher N. Brown is President and Founder of Ivy League Financial Advisors LLC, based in Rockville, Maryland. He focuses on retirement planning, investment management, college planning, estate planning and planning for small business owners. He is a former instructor with the College for Financial Planning and is Dean of NAPFA University's School of Investments and School of Practice Management.
- – present · 23 yearsRockville, MD · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 119145
Professional designations
Listed by Ivy League Financial Advisors
- CFP®
- Accredited Investment Fiduciary® (AIF®)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Christopher Brown is registered as an investment adviser representative in Maryland, since January 2003.
- MarylandSince 7 January 2003
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 11 November 1996 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 11 November 1996 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 4 November 1996 |
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Christopher Neal Brown
- CRD
- 2788527
- Firm
- Ivy League Financial Advisors · CRD 119145
- Role
- Managing Member & Chief Compliance Officer
- Office
- 11 NORTH WASHINGTON STREET, SUITE 250, Rockville, MD 20850
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- January 2003
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- ivyfa.com
Where does Christopher Brown work?
Christopher Brown has been Managing Member & Chief Compliance Officer of Ivy League Financial Advisors LLC since January 1999, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Christopher Brown a financial advisor?
Yes. Christopher Brown has a current investment-adviser registration in Maryland, through Ivy League Financial Advisors since January 2003.
How many years of experience does Christopher Brown have?
Christopher Brown has 23 years in the financial industry, since January 2003, across 1 adviser firm.
What exams has Christopher Brown passed?
Christopher Brown has passed 3 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 65 and Series 63. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in November 1996.
Where is Christopher Brown based?
Christopher Brown’s registered office is in Rockville, MD.
Is Christopher Brown registered with FINRA?
No. Christopher Brown has no current broker registration.
Is Christopher Brown a CFP?
Ivy League Financial Advisors lists Christopher Brown with the CFP credential (“CFP®”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify Christopher Brown’s record?
Search CRD 2788527 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Christopher Brown’s full registration record.