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James B. Brown

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CRD#: 1664825
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

James Burke Brown, ChFC®, CLU®, who also goes by Jimmy Brown, was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1987. James had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Jimmy Brown

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
ChFC®

Experience


Past

September 3, 2019 - March 2, 2021

SORRENTO PACIFIC FINANCIAL, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 127787
Bethesda, MD
Past

September 3, 2019 - March 2, 2021

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

RIA
CRD#: 42132
Bethesda, MD
Past

September 3, 2019 - July 7, 2025

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 10641
Bethesda, MD
Past

September 3, 2019 - July 7, 2025

SORRENTO PACIFIC FINANCIAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 127787
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

September 3, 2019 - July 7, 2025

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 42132
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

September 3, 2019 - July 7, 2025

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 10641
SYRACUSE, NY
Past

November 30, 2018 - July 7, 2025

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 46214
BETHESDA, MD
Past

November 30, 2018 - July 7, 2025

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46214
HOUSTON, TX
Past

November 3, 2008 - December 6, 2016

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 133763
HOUSTON, TX
Past

October 16, 2008 - December 6, 2016

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 133763
HOUSTON, TX
Past

March 6, 2007 - October 29, 2008

AMERICAN GENERAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 13626
HOUSTON, TX
Past

May 17, 2002 - October 29, 2008

AMERICAN GENERAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 13626
HOUSTON, TX
Past

March 15, 2001 - December 3, 2001

MANULIFE WOOD LOGAN, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19177
STAMFORD, CT
Past

March 22, 1999 - February 26, 2001

FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY LLC

BD
CRD#: 17507
SMITHFIELD, RI
Past

December 16, 1987 - March 16, 1999

THE ADVISORS GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14035
BETHESDA, MD

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/17/1995
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


SP
SORRENTO PACIFIC FINANCIAL, LLC
ADVANCED FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC | SORRENTO PACIFIC FINANCIAL, LLC

CRD#: 127787 / SEC#: 801-70354, 8-66046

BD
Terminated by SEC on 10/07/2025
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Contact information


Main Address
10150 Meanley Drive 1st Floor, San Diego, CA 92131
Mailing Address
Phone number
(800) 686-4724
Established
California since 02/05/2003
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
248

FINRA licenses (3 States and Territories)


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Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SORRENTO PACIFIC CONTOUR WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE MARCH 2025 (3/28/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
AWS 3, INC.MEMBER
HAWLEY, AMANDA CANDELMOCORPORATE SECRETARY3214453
MADURSKI, ANGELAFINOP6606756
SIMONSON, MARY KATHRYNCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1297398

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts924
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 222,328,734

Disclosures


Regulatory Event1

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/27/2024
Cover Page
01/10/2024
12/14/2022

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Company Information


SORRENTO PACIFIC FINANCIAL, LLC

CRD#: 127787

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