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James C. Brown

MERITIS WEALTH MANAGEMENT
POTOMAC, MD 20854
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CRD#: 4895673
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Professional summary


James Christopher Brown JR., CFP®, who also goes by J. Christopher Brown Jr., is a registered financial advisor currently at MERITIS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. located in Potomac, Maryland.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. James has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 31, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


J. Christopher Brown Jr.

Other business activities


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1) Licensed insurance agent; Investment-related; Same address; Insurance sales; Implementation of insurance recommendations; Less than 5% of time during the month.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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: 2011

Experience


Current

June 27, 2025 - Present

MERITIS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

Office #1: 12435 Park Potomac Ave Suite 440, Potomac, MD 20854
RIA
CRD#: 336539
POTOMAC, MD
Past

May 15, 2015 - July 10, 2025

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 11025
POTOMAC, MD
Past

May 15, 2015 - July 10, 2025

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11025
POTOMAC, MD
Past

January 1, 2008 - May 15, 2015

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
WASHINGTON, DC
Past

January 1, 2008 - May 15, 2015

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
WASHINGTON, DC
Past

April 25, 2005 - January 1, 2008

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 4
WASHINGTON, DC
Past

February 17, 2005 - January 3, 2008

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4
WASHINGTON, DC

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Maryland
(6/27/2025)
IAR
Texas
(6/27/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/28/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 8/24/2009
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 12/24/2016
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm


MW
MERITIS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.
MERITIS WEALTH | MERITIS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 336539 / SEC#: 801-132983

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/24/2025 120-Day Approval)
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Contact information


Main Address
12435 Park Potomac Ave Suite 440, Potomac, MD 20854
Mailing Address
Phone number
(240) 396-6600
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
3

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MERITIS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. DISCLOSURE BROCHURE AND BROCHURE SUPPLEMENT (10/16/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts329
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 199,000,000

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Company Information


MERITIS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 336539Potomac, MD 20854

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