James Brown has been an investment adviser representative at Minerva Planning Group since May 2024, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Minerva Planning Group, Inc. is a Decatur, GA firm with $237M under management, 122 clients and 4 advisers across 4 offices, as of its September 2026 filing.
James Brown’s longest registration was 12 years at Vaughan-Brown Wealth Management, LLC (2011–2024). Before joining Minerva Planning Group in 2024, James Brown was registered through Vaughan-Brown Wealth Management, LLC and Hammel Financial Advisory Group, LLC.
- Minerva Planning GroupCurrent– present · 2 yearsDurham, NC · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 127263
- Vaughan-Brown Wealth Management, LLC– · 12 yearsDurham, NC · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 157942
- Hammel Financial Advisory Group, LLC– · under a yearBrentwood, TN · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 107428
Investment adviser representative registrations
James Brown is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states. Each was approved in May 2024.
- North CarolinaSince 13 May 2024
- TexasSince 24 May 2024
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 7 November 2008 |
| Series 6 | Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination | 7 November 2008 |
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 10 July 2007 |
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Full name
- James Christopher Brown
- CRD
- 5246062
- Firm
- Minerva Planning Group · CRD 127263
- Office
- Durham, NC
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- December 2010
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
Where does James Brown work?
James Brown is an investment adviser representative registered through Minerva Planning Group, Inc. since May 2024, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is James Brown a financial advisor?
Yes. James Brown has a current investment-adviser registration in North Carolina and Texas, through Minerva Planning Group since May 2024.
How many years of experience does James Brown have?
James Brown has 15 years in the financial industry, since December 2010, across 3 adviser firms.
What exams has James Brown passed?
James Brown has passed 3 licensing exams: the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 6. The earliest, the Series 65, was passed in July 2007.
Where did James Brown work before Minerva Planning Group?
Before Minerva Planning Group, James Brown was registered through Vaughan-Brown Wealth Management, LLC, June 2011 to May 2024; Hammel Financial Advisory Group, LLC, July 2007 to December 2007.
Where is James Brown based?
James Brown’s registered office is in Durham, NC.
Is James Brown registered with FINRA?
No. James Brown has no current broker registration.
How can I verify James Brown’s record?
Search CRD 5246062 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes James Brown’s full registration record.
