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Jeffrey Brown

Principal at Shearwater Capital in Denver, CO

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Jeffrey Brown is Principal of Shearwater Capital, LLC, an investment adviser managing $427M, and works from its Denver, CO office. Jeffrey Brown has been registered as an investment adviser representative through Shearwater Capital since 24 September 1999, has 27 years in the industry across 1 firm and has passed the Series 65.

27
Years in industry
27
Years at firm
1
Adviser firms
6
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

Jeffrey Brown has been Principal of Shearwater Capital since June 1999, is a control person of the firm and directly owns between 50% and 75% of it. Jeffrey Brown holds an MBA from Washington University in St. Louis, an Undergraduate degree from the University of California, Irvine and a Medical degree from the University of California, San Diego.

Shearwater Capital, LLC is a Denver, CO firm with $427M under management, 180 clients and 4 advisers across 2 offices, as of its March 2026 filing.

Jeffrey J. Brown is Principal and Chief Investment Officer of Shearwater Capital, based in St. Louis, MO. He co-founded the firm in 1999 and serves as Chief Investment Officer, overseeing client support. He also serves as Professor and Chair of the Department of Radiology at Saint Louis University School of Medicine.

  1. – present · 27 years
    Denver, CO · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 115399

Credentials and registrations

Professional designations

Listed by Shearwater Capital

  • Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®)
  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)

Investment adviser representative registrations

Jeffrey Brown is registered as an investment adviser representative in 6 states, as a resident of Texas. The first approvals date from September 1999; the most recent is Florida, in July 2012.

  • CaliforniaSince 3 March 2003
  • ColoradoSince 25 June 2012
  • FloridaSince 10 July 2012
  • IllinoisSince 25 June 2012
  • MissouriSince 24 September 1999
  • TexasResidentSince 25 June 2012

Examinations

Series 6524 September 2002
Name
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Key facts

Full name
Jeffrey Jerram Brown
CRD
4450573
Firm
Shearwater Capital · CRD 115399
Role
Principal
Office
2000 S COLORADO BLVD. TOWER 1, SUITE 2000-1148, Denver, CO 80222
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
September 1999
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does Jeffrey Brown work?

Jeffrey Brown has been Principal of Shearwater Capital, LLC since June 1999, and is a control person of the firm.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 17 March 2026

Is Jeffrey Brown a financial advisor?

Yes. Jeffrey Brown has a current investment-adviser registration in California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Missouri and Texas, through Shearwater Capital since September 1999.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does Jeffrey Brown have?

Jeffrey Brown has 27 years in the financial industry, since September 1999, across 1 adviser firm.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has Jeffrey Brown passed?

Jeffrey Brown passed the Series 65 in September 2002.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is Jeffrey Brown based?

Jeffrey Brown’s registered office is in Denver, CO.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Jeffrey Brown registered with FINRA?

No. Jeffrey Brown has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Jeffrey Brown a CFP?

Shearwater Capital lists Jeffrey Brown with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.

Source: Jeffrey J. Brown biography, shearwatercapital.com

Is Jeffrey Brown a CFA charterholder?

Shearwater Capital lists Jeffrey Brown with the CFA credential (“Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®)”) on its website. CFA Institute confirms certification status.

Source: Jeffrey J. Brown biography, shearwatercapital.com

How can I verify Jeffrey Brown’s record?

Search CRD 4450573 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Jeffrey Brown’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Leadership at Shearwater Capital

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 4450573, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Shearwater Capital, LLC, filed 17 March 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.
  3. Shearwater Capital team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards and the portrait, reproduced for identification.