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James Christopher Brown Jr.

CFP®
MERITIS WEALTH MANAGEMENT
POTOMAC, MD
·CRD# 4895673·21 years experience

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.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

J. Christopher Brown Jr.

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2011

Years of Experience

21 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

MERITIS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.·CRD# 336539
RIA
12435 Park Potomac Ave Suite 440, Potomac, MD 20854
June 27, 2025 - Present
WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC·CRD# 11025
RIA
Potomac, MD
May 15, 2015 - July 10, 2025
WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC·CRD# 11025
BD
Potomac, MD
May 15, 2015 - July 10, 2025
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 19616
RIA
Washington, DC
January 1, 2008 - May 15, 2015
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 19616
BD
Washington, DC
January 1, 2008 - May 15, 2015
A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.·CRD# 4
RIA
Washington, DC
April 25, 2005 - January 1, 2008
A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.·CRD# 4
BD
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February 17, 2005 - January 3, 2008

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Current Firm

MW
MERITIS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

MERITIS WEALTH | MERITIS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 336539 / SEC#: 801-132983
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/24/2025 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

12435 Park Potomac Ave Suite 440, Potomac, MD 20854

Phone Number

(240) 396-6600

# of Employees

3

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 6 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MERITIS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. ADV 2 (6/26/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

418

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$224,394,856

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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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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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MW
MERITIS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

MERITIS WEALTH | MERITIS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 336539 / SEC#: 801-132983
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/24/2025 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.
IAR
Maryland
(6/27/2025)
IAR
Texas
(6/27/2025)

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Mar 2005About the Series 66 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 31 — Futures Managed Funds Examination

Passed Aug 2009About the Series 31 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Feb 2005About the Series 7 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Dec 2016About the Series 24 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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