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James D. Brown

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CRD#: 32447
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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 Dorsey Brown III, who also goes by James Dorsey Brown, was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1966. James had worked at 6 firms and has passed the PC, Series 41, Series 000, Series 1 and Series 00 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


James Dorsey 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


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None

Experience


Past

March 29, 2012 - May 9, 2017

BROWN ADVISORY

RIA
CRD#: 110181
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

January 13, 2001 - January 30, 2002

DEUTSCHE BANK SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 2525
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 1, 1997 - January 13, 2001

DB ALEX. BROWN LLC

BD
CRD#: 17790
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

October 17, 1990 - April 9, 2012

BROWN ADVISORY

RIA
CRD#: 106754
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

October 10, 1966 - November 1, 1974

ROBERT GARRETT & SONS INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 1000002
Past

October 7, 1966 - September 1, 1997

ALEX. BROWN & SONS INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 20

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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BA
BROWN ADVISORY
BEATY HAYNES & ASSOCIATES, INC. | BROWN ADVISORY LLC | BROWN ADVISORY | BEATY HAYNES LLC | BEATY HAYNES & PATTERSON INC

CRD#: 110181 / SEC#: 801-38826

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/7/1991 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


General Industry/Product Exam
RR
PC
Date: 7/26/1978
AMEX Put and Call Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 41
Date: 11/20/1973
NYSE Allied Member Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 000
Date: 10/7/1966
General Securities Principal Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 10/7/1966
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 00
Date: 11/20/1973
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm


BA
BROWN ADVISORY
BEATY HAYNES & ASSOCIATES, INC. | BROWN ADVISORY LLC | BROWN ADVISORY | BEATY HAYNES LLC | BEATY HAYNES & PATTERSON INC

CRD#: 110181 / SEC#: 801-38826

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/7/1991 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
901 South Bond Street Suite 400, Baltimore, MD 21231-3340
Mailing Address
Phone number
(410) 537-5400
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
733

SEC notice filing (44 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BROWN ADVISORY, LLC FIRM BROCHURE (3/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts24,921
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 121,936,354,796

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
01/21/2025
Cover Page
10/28/2024
01/24/2024
10/27/2022

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Company Information


BROWN ADVISORY

CRD#: 110181

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