JB
James B. Browning
PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES
Brookfield, WI 53005
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CRD#: 1182820
JB
Professional summary
James Brent Browning, who also goes by J Brent Browning, James B Browning, is a registered financial professional currently at PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. located in Brookfield, Wisconsin.
James is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. James has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63 and SIE exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
J Brent Browning | James B Browning
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
January 6, 2015 - Present
PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
Office #1: 16655 W Bluemound Rd Suite 190, Brookfield, WI 53005Office #2: 40w222 Lafox Rd Suite M2, St Charles, IL 60175Office #3: 130 N Cecil St, Bonduel, WI 54107Office #4: 119 N Depot St, Waldo, WI 53093Office #5: 2006 Schofield Ave, Weston, WI 54476Office #6: 501 S Pine Ridge Ave, Merrill, WI 54452Office #7: 601 N. 5th Street Suite 4, Sheboygan, WI 53081Office #8: 1250 W Washington Ave, Cleveland, WI 53015Office #9: 502 S Wisconsin Dr., Howards Grove, WI 53083RIA
BD
CRD#: 37031
Brookfield, WI
Past
July 7, 2011 - January 12, 2015
ABACUS INVESTMENTS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 35127
DOUSMANS, WI
Past
May 11, 2007 - July 21, 2011
J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.
BD
CRD#: 124583
CLEVELAND, WI
Past
August 28, 2006 - January 5, 2007
ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 18272
ELMHURST, IL
Past
January 3, 2006 - August 17, 2006
J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.
BD
CRD#: 124583
SYCAMORE, IL
Past
July 26, 2004 - December 31, 2005
WATERSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
BD
CRD#: 10078
BOSTON, MA
Past
April 20, 2000 - July 23, 2004
USALLIANZ SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 40875
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past
March 8, 1999 - April 27, 2000
INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.
BD
CRD#: 30613
LYNNFIELD, MA
Past
May 21, 1998 - January 22, 1999
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past
May 21, 1998 - January 22, 1999
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY
Past
July 27, 1983 - October 8, 1997
COUNTRY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 12060
BLOOMINGTON, IL
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".
PB
PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
CRD#: 37031 / SEC#: 801-74927, 8-47572
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/1/2012 Approved)Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/27/2009 Terminated)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/22/2012 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/1/2012 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/14/2012 Terminated)Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)Montana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/27/2012 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/10/2012 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/14/2012 Terminated)Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/31/2012 Terminated)Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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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(7/22/2025)
RR
California(7/5/2024)
RR
Illinois(1/6/2015)
RR
Indiana(4/28/2023)
RR
Nebraska(4/26/2023)
RR
New York(7/11/2025)
RR
Texas(7/8/2024)
RR
Wisconsin(1/6/2015)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
PB
PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
CRD#: 37031 / SEC#: 801-74927, 8-47572
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/1/2012 Approved)Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/27/2009 Terminated)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/22/2012 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/1/2012 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/14/2012 Terminated)Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)Montana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/27/2012 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/10/2012 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/14/2012 Terminated)Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/31/2012 Terminated)Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
432 Security Blvd. Ste. 101, Green Bay, WI 54313-9709
Mailing Address
432 Security Blvd., Green Bay, WI 54313
Phone number
(920) 662-9500
Established
Wisconsin since 07/11/1994
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
286
SEC notice filing (47 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| KELLY, ZACHARY P | DIRECTOR, SHAREHOLDER, CEO, BOARD PRESIDENT & SECRETARY | 5263665 |
| VAN ESS, WILLIAM SCOTT | DIRECTOR, SHAREHOLDER, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD | 1929840 |
| WESTENBERG, STEVEN G | DIRECTOR, SHAREHOLDER, VICE CHAIRMAN , TREASURER | 2440924 |
| BOSTWICK, KAREN P | SHAREHOLDER | 2643853 |
| DOELGER, AARON ANDREW | SHAREHOLDER, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 4357639 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 4,245 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 909,478,703 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 2 |
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Company Information
PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
CRD#: 37031Brookfield, WI 53005TRUST BUT VERIFY
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