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Mark Ransom Brown

Mark Ransom Brown

CFP®
Managing Partner·MODERN WEALTH MANAGEMENT
DENVER, CO
·CRD# 1147102·43 years experience

Professional Summary

Mark Ransom Brown, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at MODERN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Denver, Colorado. Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. Mark has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

$1M–$5M

Account Minimum

100–250

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Services Offered

  • Financial Planning
  • Estate & Legacy Planning
  • Risk Management & Insurance
  • Retirement Planning

Specializations

Equity Compensation

Biography

Our Mission Statement has evolved as our experience in the business of managing clients has grown. Today, it is our passion to find practical ways in which to communicate our time-tested strategies for a successful retirement. Jargon and confusing language are very common in our industry. In fact, the “back stage” acronyms and financial slang that we see so often in our industry only serve to confuse those families who hire advisors. We work on...

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Contact Information

Direct

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LinkedIn

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Facebook

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Email

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Website

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 1989

Years of Experience

43 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

MODERN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC·CRD# 324624
RIA
250 Fillmore Street Suite 475, Denver, CO 80290
April 21, 2026 - Present
BROWN AND COMPANY, INC.·CRD# 127709
RIA
Denver, CO
October 17, 2003 - December 31, 2019
BROWN & TEDSTROM, INC.·CRD# 116371
RIA
Denver, CO
January 1, 1999 - November 12, 2015
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
RIA
Denver, CO
August 19, 1996 - April 28, 2026
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
BD
Denver, CO
December 16, 1989 - April 28, 2026
LINSCO FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.·CRD# 524
BD
September 29, 1988 - December 16, 1989
KEOGLER, MORGAN & COMPANY, INC.·CRD# 16546
BD
November 21, 1985 - August 30, 1988
FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION·CRD# 7461
BD
June 22, 1983 - December 4, 1985

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Current Firm

MW
MODERN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

MODERN WEALTH MANAGEMENT OF ARIZONA | PUBLIC SAFETY FINANCIAL | PETSO FINANCIAL, A DIVISION OF MODERN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | MODERN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 324624 / SEC#: 801-127231
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/2/2023 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

1712 Main Street Suite 400, Kansas City, MO 64108

Phone Number

(913) 393-1000

# of Employees

253

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

APRIL 2026 ADV 2A (4/28/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

30,617

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$10,904,051,242

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Other business activities

Information obtained from regulatory filings. Advisors can request corrections through their firm or regulator.

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1. 1/8/2020 - Brown & Company - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Start Date: 05/01/2018 - 80 Hours Per Month/65 Hours During Securities Trading.

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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".
MW
MODERN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

MODERN WEALTH MANAGEMENT OF ARIZONA | PUBLIC SAFETY FINANCIAL | PETSO FINANCIAL, A DIVISION OF MODERN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | MODERN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 324624 / SEC#: 801-127231
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/2/2023 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.
IAR
Colorado
(4/21/2026)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Jan 1996About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Dec 1989About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jun 1983About the Series 7 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Services Offered by Mark

  • Financial Planning
  • Estate & Legacy Planning
  • Risk Management & Insurance
  • Retirement Planning

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