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Gregory G. Brown
FOCUS FINANCIAL
WAUSAU, WI 54401
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CRD#: 2137212
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Professional summary
Gregory George Brown, CFP®, who also goes by Greg Brown, Gregory G Brown, is a registered financial advisor currently at FOCUS FINANCIAL located in Wausau, Wisconsin and OSAIC WEALTH, INC. located in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Gregory is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. Gregory has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
What are your service offerings?
Retirement Income Management
Social Security Planning
Elder Care
Business Succession Planning
Tax Planning
Estate Planning
Investment Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Education Planning
Life Transitions
Long-term Care
Retirement Planning
Inheritance
Employee and Employer Plan Ben...
Insurance Planning
Small Business Planning
Socially Responsible Investing
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Greg Brown | Gregory G Brown
Other business activities
Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1) FFREG LLC POSITION: member NATURE: Partnership LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 10/06/2021 ADDRESS: 3530 Stewart Avenue, Wausau WI 54401 DESCRIPTION: This partnership will own a building that houses our financial planning practice. Duties will be managing this property. 2) BMARE LLC POSITION: Member/owner NATURE: Partnership LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 10/05/2021 ADDRESS: 3530 Stewart Avenue, Wausau WI 54401 DESCRIPTION: This partnership is strictly to hold ownership of 1/4 of the FFREG LLC partnership, split 50/50 with my partner Zachary Martin. This is a holding company and will not require any duties other than annual registration and if any capital contributions or donations are made for FFREG LLC. 3) FFG LLC POSITION: member NATURE: Partnership LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 02/01/2011 ADDRESS: 3530 Stewart Avenue, Wausau WI 54401 DESCRIPTION: Finance management including accounting and annual tax preparation 4) GBFG LLC POSITION: Owner NATURE: S Corporation INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 3 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 01/01/2020 ADDRESS: 3530 Stewart Avenue, Wausau WI 54401 DESCRIPTION: Client Services and Wealth Management 5) FOCUS FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC. POSITION: Financial Advisor NATURE: Registered Investment Adviser INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 100 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 100 START DATE: 02/16/2011 ADDRESS: 3530 Stewart Avenue, Wausau WI 54401, United States DESCRIPTION: comprehensive investment and financial consulting activities 6) FOCUS FINANCIAL POSITION: Insurance Agent NATURE: Insurance Agency INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 10 START DATE: 02/16/2011 ADDRESS: 3530 Stewart Avenue, Wausau WI 54401, United States DESCRIPTION: research and recommend life, ltc, disability fixed insurance 7) PROVERBS 15:22 LLC POSITION: Member NATURE: Tax Preparation, Financial Accounting Preparation, Consulting INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 11/10/2015 ADDRESS: 3530 Stewart Avenue, Wausau WI 54401, United States DESCRIPTION: Strategic Business Oversight
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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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®
CFP®
Start date: 2001
Experience
Current
February 15, 2011 - Present
FOCUS FINANCIAL
Office #1: 3530 Stewart Avenue, Wausau, WI 54401RIA
CRD#: 116140
WAUSAU, WI
Current
February 15, 2011 - Present
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
Office #1: 3530 Stewart Avenue, Wausau, WI 54401RIA
BD
CRD#: 23131
Wausau, WI
Past
September 2, 2009 - March 31, 2011
EQUITY DESIGN ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 133242
WAUSAU, WI
Past
November 5, 2004 - February 17, 2011
WHALEN CAPITAL, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 130016
SCHOFIELD, WI
Past
September 1, 2004 - February 17, 2011
THE O.N. EQUITY SALES COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 2936
CINCINNATI, OH
Past
June 14, 1996 - August 5, 2004
M&I FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC
BD
CRD#: 16517
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past
April 15, 1991 - June 18, 1996
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past
April 15, 1991 - June 18, 1996
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY
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".
FOCUS FINANCIAL
AFC FINANCIAL ADVISORY GROUP | MOSER & HEIER FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | MERTZ WEALTH STRATEGIES | KMF ADVISORS | FOCUS FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC. | FOCUS FINANCIAL | FDI INCORPORATED/FINANCIAL DESIGNS | BROOKLANDS
CRD#: 116140 / SEC#: 801-71117
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/2/2010 Approved)Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/8/2010 Terminated)Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/12/2010 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/2/2010 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/9/2010 Terminated)Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/24/2010 Terminated)Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/8/2010 Terminated)Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Nebraska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/12/2010 Terminated)New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)North Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/31/2010 Terminated)South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)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.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
Illinois(8/3/2023)
RR
Iowa(9/23/2022)
RR
Kansas(1/10/2017)
RR
Minnesota(2/15/2011)
RR
Ohio(7/26/2016)
RR
Oklahoma(12/18/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania(7/14/2021)
IAR
Texas(8/8/2025)
RR
Wisconsin(2/15/2011)
IAR
Wisconsin(2/15/2011)
RR
Wyoming(6/28/2019)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
FOCUS FINANCIAL
AFC FINANCIAL ADVISORY GROUP | MOSER & HEIER FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | MERTZ WEALTH STRATEGIES | KMF ADVISORS | FOCUS FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC. | FOCUS FINANCIAL | FDI INCORPORATED/FINANCIAL DESIGNS | BROOKLANDS
CRD#: 116140 / SEC#: 801-71117
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/2/2010 Approved)Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/8/2010 Terminated)Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/12/2010 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/2/2010 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/9/2010 Terminated)Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/24/2010 Terminated)Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/8/2010 Terminated)Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Nebraska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/12/2010 Terminated)New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)North Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/31/2010 Terminated)South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Wisconsin
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Contact information
Main Address
1300 Godward Street Ne Suite 5500, Minneapolis, MN 55413
Mailing Address
Phone number
(651) 631-8166
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
172
SEC notice filing (46 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 26,057 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 6,262,663,508 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 01/16/2025 |
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FOCUS FINANCIAL
CRD#: 116140Wausau, WI 54401TRUST BUT VERIFY
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