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Michael R. Brown

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CRD#: 2753592
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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.

Michael Ryan Brown, who also goes by Ryan Brown, was a registered financial professional .

Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1997. Michael had worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Ryan 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) 6/2021 - Outside/W-2 Employment - Crossings Community Church - Not Investment Related - Edmond, OK 73013 2) 6/2015 - Other Business - Brown & Co. Building, LLC - Not Investment Related - Edmond, OK 73013 3) 7/2021 - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Shaw Financial Services, Inc - Investment Related - Edmond, OK 73013 4) 09/16/2021 - SHAW FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC - DBA: Shaw Financial Services - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid - IAR - Start Date: 6/7/2021 - 160 Hours Per Month/160 Hours During Securities Trading - Time Spent: 100% - I provide investment advisory services through Shaw Financial Services, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 06/2021. I expect to spend approximately 160 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm's Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. The firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial. 5) 09/16/2021 - Shaw Financial Services - DBA: SHAW FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor DBA - IAR - Start Date: 6/7/2021 - 160 Hours Per Month/160 Hours During Securities Trading - Time Spent: 100%.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

September 14, 2021 - February 22, 2023

FORGE FINANCIAL

RIA
CRD#: 306480
EDMOND, OK
Past

July 30, 2021 - March 2, 2023

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
EDMOND, OK
Past

January 1, 1997 - February 1, 1997

SCOTTRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8206
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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FORGE FINANCIAL
FORGE FINANCIAL | SHAW FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | SHAW FINANCIAL SERVICES | FORGE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 306480 / SEC#: 801-117938

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/15/2020 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/30/2021
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 7/30/2021
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


FF
FORGE FINANCIAL
FORGE FINANCIAL | SHAW FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | SHAW FINANCIAL SERVICES | FORGE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 306480 / SEC#: 801-117938

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/15/2020 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
2901 South Bryant Avenue, Edmond, OK 73013
Mailing Address
Phone number
(405) 340-1600
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
14

SEC notice filing (21 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A - APPENDIX 1 MARCH 2025 (3/26/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts6,594
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,201,557,311

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Company Information


FORGE FINANCIAL

CRD#: 306480

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