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Charles G. Brown Iv

MARATHON FINANCIAL GROUP
BOSTON, MA 02116
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CRD#: 5773928
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Professional summary

Charles G Brown Iv, who also goes by Charles G Brown IV, Charles Galbraith Brown Iv, is a registered financial advisor currently at MARATHON FINANCIAL GROUP located in Boston, Massachusetts.

Charles is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2010. Charles has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Charles G Brown Iv | Charles Galbraith Brown Iv

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

September 30, 2025 - Present

MARATHON FINANCIAL GROUP

Office #1: 131 Dartmouth Street 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02116
RIA
CRD#: 338006
BOSTON, MA
Past

August 23, 2021 - September 30, 2025

NEWEDGE ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 171351
Boston, MA
Past

August 23, 2021 - September 30, 2025

NEWEDGE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10674
BOSTON, MA
Past

March 25, 2017 - August 25, 2021

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
BOSTON, MA
Past

March 25, 2017 - August 25, 2021

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
BOSTON, MA
Past

January 22, 2015 - February 1, 2018

MARINER

RIA
CRD#: 151664
Boston, MA
Past

October 10, 2014 - March 25, 2017

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14251
BOSTON, MA
Past

October 10, 2014 - March 25, 2017

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
BOSTON, MA
Past

April 1, 2013 - October 13, 2014

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 2881
BOSTON, MA
Past

August 24, 2010 - October 13, 2014

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
BOSTON, MA

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".
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MARATHON FINANCIAL GROUP
MARATHON FINANCIAL GROUP | MARATHON WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 338006 / SEC#: 801-134223

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/29/2025 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Massachusetts
(10/15/2025)
IAR
Texas
(9/30/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/25/2013
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/8/2010
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 3/16/2021
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 8/23/2010
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

MF
MARATHON FINANCIAL GROUP
MARATHON FINANCIAL GROUP | MARATHON WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 338006 / SEC#: 801-134223

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/29/2025 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
131 Dartmouth Street 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02116
Mailing Address
Phone number
(857) 201-3420
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
6

SEC notice filing (7 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

DISCLOSURE BROCHURE FOR MARATHON WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC (12/17/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts638
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 289,056,199

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Company Information

MARATHON FINANCIAL GROUP

CRD#: 338006Boston, MA 02116

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