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James Christopher Brown

James Christopher Brown

CFP®
MINERVA PLANNING GROUP
DURHAM, NC
·CRD# 5246062·19 years experience

Professional Summary

James Christopher Brown, CFP®, who also goes by Chris Brown, is a registered financial advisor currently at MINERVA PLANNING GROUP located in Durham, North Carolina. James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. James has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65 and Series 6 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Chris Brown

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2007

Years of Experience

19 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

MINERVA PLANNING GROUP·CRD# 127263
RIA
Durham, NC
May 13, 2024 - Present
VAUGHAN-BROWN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC·CRD# 157942
RIA
Durham, NC
June 16, 2011 - May 10, 2024
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.·CRD# 39543
BD
Durham, NC
November 10, 2008 - December 18, 2008
HAMMEL FINANCIAL ADVISORY GROUP, LLC·CRD# 107428
RIA
Brentwood, TN
July 11, 2007 - December 31, 2007

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Current Firm

MINERVA PLANNING GROUP
MINERVA PLANNING GROUP

KRULL AND COMPANY | MINERVA PLANNING GROUP, INC. | MINERVA PLANNING GROUP

CRD#: 127263 / SEC#: 801-80329
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/17/2014 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Florida (11/3/2014 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Georgia (11/3/2014 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Massachusetts (11/3/2014 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - North Carolina (11/3/2014 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Virginia (11/3/2014 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

315 W. Ponce De Leon Avenue Suite 880, Decatur, GA 30030

Phone Number

(404) 816-6688

# of Employees

6

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

MPG FORM ADV2A ("DISCLOSURE BROCHURE") AND FORM ADV2B ("BROCHURE SUPPLEMENTS") (9/22/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

551

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$236,858,996

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Other business activities

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Chris Brown is a minority shareholder (100 shares) and Vice President of RILEY-PRINCE RESOURCES, INC. RILEY-PRINCE RESOURCES, INC. is a family-owned, Texas Corporation that is organized for oil and gas and real estate investment based in Prosper, Texas. Chris is also a 5% limited partner in KELLEY-CHRISTOPHER RESOURCES II, LTD and a 5% limited partner in JJSKBROWN, LTD. For both limited partnerships, RILEY-PRINCE RESOURCES, INC serves as the general partner. All three entities were formed in November 2010 in the state of Texas. The purpose of the JJSKBROWN, LTD partnership is that it receives oil and gas royalty income, from oil and gas mineral rights that the partnership owns from an ownership transfer from Stephanie Brown in December 2010. The partnership is able to diversify the investments held by the partnership to help reduce the risk held to each partner. The partnership may purchase, acquire, own, hold, develop, manage, improve, maintain, repair, lease, rent, mortgage, encumber, sell and dispose of securities, real estate, personal property, as well as other actions that the general partner shall determine to be appropriate for holding, ownership, or investment by the partnership. This partnership is formed through October 10, 2050 or until the partnership chooses to dissolve. The purpose of the KELLEY-CHRISTOPHER RESOURCES II, LTD partnership is that this partnership actively participates in new oil and gas drilling locations. In addition, this partnership may also diversify the investments held by the partnership to help reduce the risk held to each partner. The partnership may purchase, acquire, own, hold, develop, manage, improve, maintain, repair, lease, rent, mortgage, encumber, sell and dispose of securities, real estate, personal property, as well as other actions that the general partner shall determine to be appropriate for holding, ownership, or investment by the partnership. This partnership is formed through October 10, 2050 or until the partnership chooses to dissolve. In his role as Vice President, Chris may assist with record and bookkeeping for RILEY-PRINCE RESOURCES INC, JJSK BROWN LTD, and KELLEY-CHRISTOPHER RESOURCES II LTD. His time commitment can vary between 0-8 hours in a given month. During his time engaged in these outside activities, Chris is still available to respond to client communication and securely place security transactions if necessary. All three entities are based out of 1031 Elk Ridge Road, Prosper Texas.

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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MINERVA PLANNING GROUP
MINERVA PLANNING GROUP

KRULL AND COMPANY | MINERVA PLANNING GROUP, INC. | MINERVA PLANNING GROUP

CRD#: 127263 / SEC#: 801-80329
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/17/2014 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Florida (11/3/2014 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Georgia (11/3/2014 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Massachusetts (11/3/2014 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - North Carolina (11/3/2014 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Virginia (11/3/2014 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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
North Carolina
(5/13/2024)
IAR
Texas
(5/24/2024)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.

Exams

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

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Nov 2008About the Series 63 exam

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Jul 2007About the Series 65 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Nov 2008About the Series 6 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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