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Smith A. Brownlie

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CRD#: 1764039
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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.

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Smith Asher Brownlie III, who also goes by Smith Asher III Brownlie, was a registered financial professional .

Smith is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1987. Smith had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7, Series 22 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Smith Asher Iii Brownlie

Other business activities


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Effective as of July 12, 2017, Brownlie & Braden, LLC, now known as Hanover Hillcrest Holdings, LLC ("HHH"), engaged in a restructuring whereby substantially all of its advisory business was transferred to other entities, including Brownlie & Braden Advisors, LLC ("BBA"). Mr. Brownlie currently serves as Chief Executive Officer for both BBA and HHH. Mr. Brownlie currently serves as Managing Director of Cotton Creek Capital Management, LLC (since 03/2006), which serves as the general partner to Cotton Creek Capital Partners, L.P. and related pooled vehicles (the "CCC Funds"). Mr. Brownlie also serves or may serve as a director for one or more portfolio companies in which the CCC Funds invest. Mr. Brownlie currently serves as President of Cotton Creek Investments, LLC (since 11/1999), RAZ Property Company, LLC (since 09/2004), Cotton Creek Waste Management, LLC (since 11/2006) and RAZ Property Investments GP, LLC (since 01/2017), each of which serve as the general partner or manager to one or more affiliated private pooled investment vehicles (the "Affiliated Partnerships"). Mr. Brownlie currently spends approximately 70% of his time focused on investment advisory activities for BBA and HHH, approximately 15% of his time on investment management activities for the CCC Funds, and approximately 15% of his time on investment management activities for the Affiliated Partnerships. Substantially all of these activities take place during securities trading hours.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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Certified licenses


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


Past

August 8, 2017 - November 12, 2024

BROWNLIE & BRADEN ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 288879
FORT WORTH, TX
Past

January 2, 2004 - March 27, 2019

HANOVER HILLCREST HOLDINGS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 129675
FT. WORTH, TX
Past

February 27, 2001 - January 6, 2004

CBIZ FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16678
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

August 12, 1998 - March 23, 2004

BBGPR, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 109943
FORT WORTH, TX
Past

June 1, 1998 - March 8, 1999

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

December 8, 1987 - June 1, 1998

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 145
RADNOR, PA

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: 9/30/1994
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


B&
BROWNLIE & BRADEN ADVISORS, LLC
BROWNLIE & BRADEN ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 288879 / SEC#: 801-110796

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Contact information


Main Address
2820 Ross Tower 500 North Akard Street, Dallas, TX 75201
Mailing Address
Phone number
(214) 219-4650
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
15

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A (3/28/2024)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts28
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 329,198,635

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/28/2023
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Company Information


BROWNLIE & BRADEN ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 288879

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