Katherine Brown has been Managing Member and Chief Compliance Officer of Joss Brown Wealth Advisors Group since November 2022, is a control person of the firm and directly owns between 25% and 50% of it. Katherine Brown holds a Bachelor's degree from Stanford University and a Post graduate certificate in Personal Financial Planning from the University of California Los Angeles.
Joss Brown Wealth Advisors Group LLC is a Williamsburg, VA firm with $162M under management, 129 clients and 5 advisers across 3 offices, as of its February 2026 filing.
Katherine L. Brown has over 20 years of experience in the financial planning field. She founded BrownPlanning in 2005, and in 2020 she joined Daniel Joss to re-brand it as Joss Brown Wealth Advisors. Before financial planning, she worked in real estate, mortgage lending and insurance.
Katherine Brown’s longest registration was 15 years at The Advisory Firm of Katherine L.brown Limited Liability Company (2005–2020). Before joining Joss Brown Wealth Advisors Group in 2023, Katherine Brown was registered through Joss Brown Wealth Advisors, LLC and The Advisory Firm of Katherine L.brown Limited Liability Company.
- Joss Brown Wealth AdvisorsCurrent– present · 3 yearsNewport News, VA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 324719
- Joss Brown Wealth Advisors, LLC– · 2 yearsNewport News, VA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 175481
- The Advisory Firm of Katherine L.brown Limited Liability Company– · 15 yearsNewport News, VA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 135161
- Financial Security Advisory Inc– · under a yearNewport News, VA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 110746
Professional designations
Listed by Joss Brown Wealth Advisors Group
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
- Certified Senior Advisor
- Certified Kingdom Advisor
Investment adviser representative registrations
Katherine Brown is registered as an investment adviser representative in Virginia, since January 2023.
- VirginiaSince 26 January 2023
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 20 May 2004 |
| Series 6 | Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination | 18 January 2001 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 27 December 2000 |
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Name
- Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Full name
- Katherine Lynette Brown
- CRD
- 4311348
- Firm
- Joss Brown Wealth Advisors Group · CRD 324719
- Role
- Managing Member and Chief Compliance Officer
- Office
- 751 Thimble Shoals Blvd, Suite C, Newport News, VA 23606
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- May 2004
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- jossbrown.com
Where does Katherine Brown work?
Katherine Brown has been Managing Member and Chief Compliance Officer of Joss Brown Wealth Advisors Group LLC since November 2022, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Katherine Brown a financial advisor?
Yes. Katherine Brown has a current investment-adviser registration in Virginia, through Joss Brown Wealth Advisors Group since January 2023.
How many years of experience does Katherine Brown have?
Katherine Brown has 22 years in the financial industry, since May 2004, across 4 adviser firms.
What exams has Katherine Brown passed?
Katherine Brown has passed 3 licensing exams: the Series 63, Series 6 and Series 65. The earliest, the Series 63, was passed in December 2000.
Where did Katherine Brown work before Joss Brown Wealth Advisors Group?
Before Joss Brown Wealth Advisors Group, Katherine Brown was registered through The Advisory Firm of Katherine L.brown Limited Liability Company, April 2005 to July 2020; Financial Security Advisory Inc, May 2004 to April 2005.
Where is Katherine Brown based?
Katherine Brown’s registered office is in Newport News, VA.
Is Katherine Brown registered with FINRA?
No. Katherine Brown has no current broker registration.
Is Katherine Brown a CFP?
Joss Brown Wealth Advisors Group lists Katherine Brown with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify Katherine Brown’s record?
Search CRD 4311348 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Katherine Brown’s full registration record.
