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Donald B. Brown

CAPITOL SECURITIES MANAGEMENT
Rochester, NY 14607
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CRD#: 4939640
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Professional summary


Donald B Brown JR, who also goes by Donald B. Brown, Donald Brown, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAPITOL SECURITIES MANAGEMENT, INC. located in Rochester, New York.

Donald is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Donald has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Donald B. Brown | Donald 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) Name of Business: Insurance Brokerage Agencies Investment-related: Yes Address: 36 West Main Street Ste 700 Rochester, NY. 585.451.5064. Nature of the other business: Marketing and sale of fixed life insurance. Position, title, or relationship with the other business: Agent Start date: Ongoing since 2007 Approximate number of hours/month you devote to the other business: 6 Approximate # of hours/month you devote to the other business during securities trading hours: 0 Describe your duties relating to the other business: Licensed marketing and sale of fixed life insurance products. 2) Doing Business As: Rochester Wealth Management Investment-related: Yes Address: 706 EAST AVE ROCHESTER NY, 14607 3) Name of Business: Global Life of NY Investment-related: Yes Address: 1020 7th North Street Suite 130 Liverpool, NY. 13088. Nature of the other business: Marketing & Sales of Medicare Supplement Insurance. Position, title, or relationship with the other business: Agent Start date: Will begin activity 10/15/14 Approximate number of hours/month you devote to the other business: 5-10 Approximate # of hours/month you devote to the other business during securities trading hours: 2 Describe your duties relating to the other business: Meeting with Medicare Participants regarding supplement policies available and selling supplemental coverage

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 15, 2015 - Present

CAPITOL SECURITIES MANAGEMENT, INC.

Office #1: 706 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14607
RIA
BD
CRD#: 14169
Rochester, NY
Current

May 28, 2013 - Present

CAPITOL SECURITIES MANAGEMENT, INC.

Office #1: 706 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14607
RIA
BD
CRD#: 14169
Rochester, NY
Past

June 4, 2012 - May 14, 2013

M&T SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17358
ROCHESTER, NY
Past

October 5, 2009 - February 14, 2012

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
SPENCERPORT, NY
Past

October 5, 2006 - September 30, 2009

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
PITTSFORD, NY
Past

May 30, 2005 - June 22, 2006

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ

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".
CS
CAPITOL SECURITIES MANAGEMENT, INC.
CAPITOL SECURITIES MANAGEMENT, INC. | IFS SECURITIES, INC. | FS SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 14169 / SEC#: 801-41033, 8-30353

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/16/1992 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/23/2001 Cancelled)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia district office)

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
California
(6/6/2013)
RR
Florida
(6/25/2020)
RR
Massachusetts
(1/6/2025)
RR
Michigan
(3/11/2025)
RR
New York
(5/28/2013)
IAR
New York
(10/28/2021)
RR
South Carolina
(5/28/2013)
RR
Virginia
(5/18/2017)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 6/10/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CS
CAPITOL SECURITIES MANAGEMENT, INC.
CAPITOL SECURITIES MANAGEMENT, INC. | IFS SECURITIES, INC. | FS SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 14169 / SEC#: 801-41033, 8-30353

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/16/1992 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/23/2001 Cancelled)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
4050 Innslake Drive Suite 250, Glen Allen, VA 23060
Mailing Address
4050 Innslake Drive Suite 250, Glen Allen, VA 23060
Phone number
(804) 612-9700
Established
Virginia since 03/22/1981
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
170

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CSM_ADV PART 2A_3.31.2025 (5/30/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
CS FINANCIAL GROUP INC.HOLDING COMPANY
HALLBERG, KATHERINE ROSECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5016264
JIANOS, JOSEPH ARISTOTLECHAIRMAN & CEO1374020
WALLACE, JAMES LOUISCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER2099074
WETHERELL, EDWARD LEECHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER2159349
ZUBOV, IRINADIRECTOR OF FINANCE5166218

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,745
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,818,741,357

Disclosures


Regulatory Event10
Arbitration2

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Company Information


CAPITOL SECURITIES MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 14169Rochester, NY 14607

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