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John F. Brown

EXENCIAL WEALTH ADVISORS
Plano, TX 75024
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CRD#: 2076607
JB

Professional summary

John Forrest Brown is a registered financial advisor currently at EXENCIAL WEALTH ADVISORS located in Plano, Texas.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. John has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

August 9, 2017 - Present

EXENCIAL WEALTH ADVISORS

Office #1: 5601 Granite Parkway Suite 305, Plano, TX 75024
RIA
CRD#: 130475
Plano, TX
Past

April 6, 2000 - August 11, 2017

BUSH O'DONNELL INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 104689
St. Louis, MO

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".
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EXENCIAL WEALTH ADVISORS
BURNS ADVISORY GROUP | EXENCIAL WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | EXENCIAL WEALTH ADVISORS | BURNS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | BURNS WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC. | BURNS ADVISORY GROUP/EXECUTIVE FINANCIAL GROUP

CRD#: 130475 / SEC#: 801-62789

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/9/2004 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.

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IAR
Oklahoma
(8/10/2017)
IAR
Texas
(8/11/2017)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/29/2000
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm

EW
EXENCIAL WEALTH ADVISORS
BURNS ADVISORY GROUP | EXENCIAL WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | EXENCIAL WEALTH ADVISORS | BURNS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | BURNS WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC. | BURNS ADVISORY GROUP/EXECUTIVE FINANCIAL GROUP

CRD#: 130475 / SEC#: 801-62789

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/9/2004 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
9108 N. Kelley Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73131
Mailing Address
Phone number
(405) 478-1971
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
117

SEC notice filing (49 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

EXENCIAL WEALTH ADVISOR ADV 2A 3-25-2025 (3/25/2025)
2024 AUDITED BALANCE SHEET (3/25/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts9,357
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 5,301,377,514

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/24/2025
Cover Page
Report
08/27/2024
Cover Page
Report
11/20/2023
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

EXENCIAL WEALTH ADVISORS

CRD#: 130475Plano, TX 75024

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