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Michael D. Brown

NWF ADVISORY SERVICES
Murrieta, CA 92562
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CRD#: 1004752
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Professional summary


Michael David Brown, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at NWF ADVISORY SERVICES INC located in Murrieta, California and OSAIC WEALTH, INC. located in Murrieta, California.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1981. Michael has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1. TAX PREPARATION. 04/1997-PRESENT. NOT INVESTMENT RELATED,30 HRS BETWEEN FEB AND APRIL. 2. VARIOUS CARRIERS. 01/2005-PRESENT. SALES OF FIXED ANNUITIES, GRP/IND MED. NOT INVESTMENT RELATED. 3. HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL. 2010-PRESENT. COACH. ***OUTSIDE INSURANCE, SELLING FIXED LIFE INSURANCE, FIXED ANNUITIES, LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE AND DISABILITY INSURANCE THROUGH VARIOUS CARRIERS, 11/05/14. 4. RENTAL REAL ESTATE POSITION: Rental Real Estate NATURE: Real Estate Rental Income INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 05/01/2023 ADDRESS: 33166 Paseo Celestial, San Juan Capistrano CA 92675, United States DESCRIPTION: I own Time Shares that I will periodically rent out. 5. RENTAL REAL ESTATE POSITION: Owner NATURE: Sole Proprietorship? INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 05/01/2023 ADDRESS: 33166 Paseo Celestial, San Juan Capistrano CA 92675, United States DESCRIPTION: I own Time Shares that I periodically rent out 6. MD BROWN FINANCIAL POSITION: Partner NATURE: Partnership INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 160 START DATE: 04/01/1997 ADDRESS: 41856 Ivy St, Ste 113, Rancho Mission Viejo CA 92562-8805, United States DESCRIPTION: Tax Prep, Investment Advisory, Wealth Management, Insurance planning and sales 7. MICHAEL BROWN, INSURANCE AGENT POSITION: Insurance Agent NATURE: Insurance Agent, Sole Prop INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 40 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 10/01/1981 ADDRESS: 41856 Ivy St, Ste 113, Murrieta CA 92562-8805, United States DESCRIPTION: Sale of Life insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance 8. MD BROWN FINANIAL POSITION: Owner NATURE: Sole Prop INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 40 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 20 START DATE: 04/01/1997 ADDRESS: 41856 Ivy St, Suite 113, Murrieta CA 92562, United States DESCRIPTION: Tax Preparation service, Tax Planning Services. 9. NWF ADVISORY SERVICES INC POSITION: Investment Advisor Representative NATURE: Corporation - Registered Investment Advisor INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 120 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 80 START DATE: 06/09/2025 ADDRESS: 41856 Ivy Street, Suite 113, Murrieta CA 92562, United States DESCRIPTION: I provide Advisory Services such as WRAP, Fee accounts and Financial Plans. I devote about 50% of my time to this activity

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Start date: 1991

Experience


Current

May 18, 2025 - Present

NWF ADVISORY SERVICES INC

Office #1: 41856 Ivy St, Suite 113, Murrieta, CA 92562
RIA
CRD#: 110410
Murrieta, CA
Current

November 1, 2023 - Present

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

Office #1: 41856 Ivy St Suite 113, Murrieta, CA 92562
RIA
BD
CRD#: 23131
Murrieta, CA
Past

November 1, 2023 - July 3, 2025

THE AMERIFLEX GROUP

RIA
CRD#: 305585
Murrieta, CA
Past

May 17, 2006 - November 9, 2023

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 1137
MURRIETA, CA
Past

November 1, 2005 - November 9, 2023

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
MURRIETA, CA
Past

July 8, 2003 - November 9, 2005

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
TEMECULA, CA
Past

August 13, 2002 - November 9, 2005

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

February 26, 1988 - August 29, 2002

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
DES MOINES, IA
Past

February 9, 1987 - January 30, 1988

E. F. HUTTON & COMPANY INC

BD
CRD#: 235
Past

June 29, 1983 - February 18, 1987

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
Past

September 12, 1981 - October 20, 1981

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
NA
NWF ADVISORY SERVICES INC
AFP ADVISORY SERVICES INC | NWF ADVISORY SERVICES INC

CRD#: 110410 / SEC#: 801-55681

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/30/1998 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Arizona
(11/1/2023)
RR
Arkansas
(11/1/2023)
RR
California
(11/1/2023)
IAR
California
(5/18/2025)
RR
Colorado
(11/1/2023)
RR
Delaware
(7/25/2024)
RR
District of Columbia
(11/1/2023)
RR
Florida
(11/1/2023)
RR
Hawaii
(11/2/2023)
RR
Idaho
(11/1/2023)
RR
Illinois
(11/1/2023)
RR
Indiana
(11/1/2023)
RR
Kansas
(11/1/2023)
RR
Kentucky
(11/1/2023)
RR
Louisiana
(11/1/2023)
RR
Maine
(7/21/2025)
RR
Maryland
(11/1/2023)
RR
Michigan
(11/1/2023)
RR
Minnesota
(11/13/2023)
RR
Missouri
(11/1/2023)
RR
Nebraska
(11/1/2023)
RR
Nevada
(11/1/2023)
RR
New Jersey
(11/1/2023)
RR
New York
(11/1/2023)
RR
North Carolina
(11/6/2023)
RR
Ohio
(11/1/2023)
RR
Oregon
(11/1/2023)
RR
South Carolina
(6/20/2024)
RR
Texas
(11/1/2023)
RR
Utah
(11/1/2023)
RR
Virginia
(11/1/2023)
RR
Washington
(11/1/2023)
RR
Wyoming
(11/1/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/10/2001
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


NA
NWF ADVISORY SERVICES INC
AFP ADVISORY SERVICES INC | NWF ADVISORY SERVICES INC

CRD#: 110410 / SEC#: 801-55681

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/30/1998 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
11835 W Olympic Blvd Ste 1155 E., Los Angeles, CA 90064
Mailing Address
Phone number
(310) 475-5854
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
71

SEC notice filing (24 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

NWF ADV PART 2 A 2024 (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts11,979
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,824,876,751

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Company Information


NWF ADVISORY SERVICES INC

CRD#: 110410Murrieta, CA 92562

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