Connor Browne has been Chief Executive Officer, Director of City Different Holdings since November 2020, is a control person of the firm and directly owns under 5% of it. Connor Browne holds a BA in Economics from Princeton University and a Certificate in Finance from Princeton University.
City Different Holdings LP is a Santa Fe, NM firm with $244M under management, 105 clients and 9 advisers across 5 offices, as of its May 2026 filing.
Connor Browne is CEO and Portfolio Manager of City Different Investments. Browne began a career at Thornburg in Santa Fe and was promoted to portfolio manager there. Browne's professional roles also include Sun Mountain Capital, and Browne currently serves as Board Chair of Reading Quest.
Connor Browne’s longest registration was 12 years at Thornburg Investment Management Inc (2007–2020). Before joining City Different Holdings in 2021, Connor Browne was registered through Thornburg Investment Management Inc.
- City Different InvestmentsCurrent– present · 5 yearsSanta Fe, NM · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 310982
- Thornburg Investment Management Inc– · 12 yearsSanta Fe, NM · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 106357
Professional designations
Listed by City Different Holdings
- Chartered Financial Analyst
Investment adviser representative registrations
Connor Browne is registered as an investment adviser representative in New Mexico, since February 2021.
- New MexicoSince 9 February 2021
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 3 December 2001 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 17 October 2001 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Full name
- Connor Ryan Browne
- CRD
- 4441922
- Firm
- City Different Holdings · CRD 310982
- Role
- Chief Executive Officer, Director
- Office
- 925 PASEO DE PERALTA, Santa Fe, NM 87501
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- December 2002
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- citydifferentinvestments.com
Where does Connor Browne work?
Connor Browne has been Chief Executive Officer, Director of City Different Holdings LP since November 2020, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Connor Browne a financial advisor?
Yes. Connor Browne has a current investment-adviser registration in New Mexico, through City Different Holdings since February 2021.
How many years of experience does Connor Browne have?
Connor Browne has 23 years in the financial industry, since December 2002, across 2 adviser firms.
What exams has Connor Browne passed?
Connor Browne has passed 2 licensing exams: the Series 63 and Series 7. The earliest, the Series 63, was passed in October 2001. FINRA credited Connor Browne with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Connor Browne work before City Different Holdings?
Before City Different Holdings, Connor Browne was registered through Thornburg Investment Management Inc, December 2007 to February 2020.
Where is Connor Browne based?
Connor Browne’s registered office is in Santa Fe, NM.
Is Connor Browne registered with FINRA?
No. Connor Browne has no current broker registration.
Is Connor Browne a CFA charterholder?
City Different Holdings lists Connor Browne with the CFA credential (“Chartered Financial Analyst”) on its website. CFA Institute confirms certification status.
Source: Connor Browne, CFA biography, citydifferentinvestments.com
How can I verify Connor Browne’s record?
Search CRD 4441922 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Connor Browne’s full registration record.