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Samuel E. Brownell

STRATUS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
Kensington, MD
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CRD#: 5219809
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Professional summary


Samuel Emerson Brownell is a registered financial advisor currently at STRATUS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Kensington, Maryland.

Samuel is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Samuel has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 86, Series 87, Series 55 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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) STRATUS WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC / NOT INVESTMENT-RELATED / ADDRESS: 9615 KINGSTON RD, KENSINGTON, MD 20895 / NATURE: HOLDING COMPANY / TITLE: MANAGING DIRECTOR / START DATE: 12/2018 / HRS PER MONTH: 2-3 / HRS DURING TRADING HOURS: LESS THAN 1 / DUTIES: THIS IS THE HOLDING COMPANY FOR THE THREE OPERATING ENTITIES (SCM, SLP, AND SV) SO WORK PRIMARILY INVOLVES BOOKKEEPING (2) STRATUS LEGACY PLANNING, LLC / NOT INVESTMENT-RELATED / ADDRESS: 9615 KINGSTON RD, KENSINGTON, MD 20895 / TITLE: MANAGING DIRECTOR / START DATE: 12/2018 / HRS PER MONTH: 45-60 / HRS DURING TRADING HRS: 1-2 / DUTIES: SUCCESSION PLANNING WORK FOR INDEPENDENT BUSINESS OWNERS (3) STRATUS VALUATION, LLC / NOT INVESTMENT-RELATED / ADDRESS: 9615 KINGSTON RD, KENSINGTON, MD 20895 / TITLE: MANAGING DIRECTOR / START DATE: 12/2018 / HRS PER MONTH: 45-60 / HRS DURING TRADING HRS: 1-2 / DUTIES: VALUATION ENGAGEMENTS FOR INDEPENDENT BUSINESS OWNERS FOR SUCCESSION PLANNING, GIFT TAX, AND ESTATE TAX (4) LAKE AVENUE SOUTH, LLC / NOT INVESTMENT-RELATED / ADDRESS: 9615 KINGSTON RD, KENSINGTON, MD 20895 / TITLE: MANAGER / STARTE DATE: 10/2015 / HRS PER MONTH: 4-6 / HRS DURING TRADING HRS: 0-1 / DUTIES: MANAGEMENT OF A FAMILY LLC

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 3, 2022 - Present

STRATUS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 169038
Kensington, MD
Past

October 17, 2013 - December 31, 2015

STRATUS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 169038
SILVER SPRING, MD
Past

September 6, 2011 - April 20, 2012

B. RILEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT

BD
CRD#: 2543
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

May 25, 2010 - August 2, 2010

CITIZENS JMP SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 22208
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

September 18, 2007 - August 15, 2008

CITIZENS JMP SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 22208
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

November 7, 2006 - December 7, 2006

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
GAITHERSBURG, MD
Past

October 25, 2006 - December 7, 2006

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
GAITHERSBURG, MD

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
(1/3/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/15/2013
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 10/4/2007
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


SC
STRATUS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
STRATUS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 169038 / SEC#:

District of Columbia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2015 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/20/2015 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
Kensington, MD
Mailing Address
Phone number
(301) 873-4602
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
3

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts62
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 36,143,950

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Company Information


STRATUS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 169038Kensington, MD

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