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Judith E. Brown

SC&H WEALTH
Sparks, MD 21152-9390
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CRD#: 5850980
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Professional summary


Judith Ellen Smith Brown, CFP®, who also goes by Judith Ellen Brown, Judy Ellen Brown, Judith Ellen Smith, Judy Ellen Smith, is a registered financial advisor currently at SC&H WEALTH located in Sparks, Maryland.

Judith is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2010. Judith has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Judith Ellen Brown | Judy Ellen Brown | Judith Ellen Smith | Judy Ellen Smith

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) SC&H GROUP, INC. // NOT INVESTMENT RELATED // 910 RIDGEBROOK ROAD; SPARKS, MD 21152 // SC&H GROUP, A TAX, AUDIT, CONSULTING AND INVESTMENT BANKING FIRM, IS THE PARENT COMPANY OF SC&H FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. JUDITH BROWN IS A PRINCIPAL OF SC&H GROUP. SC&H GROUP IS THE EMPLOYER, BENEFITS AND PAYROLL PROVIDER FOR ALL SC&H EMPLOYEES. SC&H GROUP ALSO ORGANIZES AND DIRECTS CERTAIN CORPORATE, SOCIAL, COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TRAINING ACTIVITIES IN WHICH ALL SC&H EMPLOYEES MAY PARTICIPATE. // PRINCIPAL SINCE 2022 // HOURS AS NEEDED IN THE NORMAL COURSE OF BUSINESS // DUTIES INCLUDE THE GENERAL MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION OF THE FIRM'S BUSINESS ACTIVITIES. 2) LICENSED INSURANCE AGENT // INVESTMENT RELATED // 910 RIDGEBROOK ROAD; SPARKS, MD 21152 // SALE OF INSURANCE-RELATED PRODUCTS // AGENT // HOURS AS NEEDED IN COURSE OF NORMAL BUSINESS, MOST OF WHICH WILL BE DURING TRADING HOURS // DUTIES INCLUDE MAINTAINING APPOINTMENTS WITH CARRIERS AND THE SALE OF INSURANCE PRODUCTS TO CLIENTS WHERE APPROPRIATE. 3) MACPA PERSONAL FINANCIAL PLANNING COMMITTEE // NOT INVESTMENT RELATED // 901 DULANEY VALLEY ROAD, #800; TIMONIUM, MD 21204 // CPA RESOURCE // COMMITTEE MEMBER // RELATIONSHIP: VOLUNTEER // START MAY 2021// 2 HOURS PER MONTH // 2 HOURS PER MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS // DUTIES INCLUDE ATTENDING MEETINGS AND EVENTS. 4) Lake Forest Community HOA; Non-Investment Related; 1672 Lake Ridge Court, Maryland, 21048; HOA Board; Treasurer/Secretary; Community Member; Approx Hours Devoted Monthly 2; 0 devoted hours during securities trading; Meets with board members, approves annual budgets, and pay management company.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 2015

Experience


Current

January 10, 2022 - Present

SC&H WEALTH

Office #1: 910 Ridgebrook Road, Sparks, MD 21152-9390
RIA
CRD#: 120666
Sparks, MD
Past

May 10, 2016 - January 11, 2022

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 283330
Timonium, MD
Past

May 10, 2016 - January 11, 2022

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
TIMONIUM, MD
Past

January 18, 2011 - April 21, 2016

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 42803
LINTHICUM, MD
Past

October 22, 2010 - April 21, 2016

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42803
LINTHICUM, MD

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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SC&H WEALTH
SC & H CAPITAL ADVISORS, INC. | SC&H WEALTH | SC&H FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. | SC&H CORE

CRD#: 120666 / SEC#: 801-69985

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/16/2009 Approved)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/23/2009 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/24/2009 Terminated)

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
(1/10/2022)
IAR
Texas
(9/13/2022)
IAR
Virginia
(1/10/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/17/2010
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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SC&H WEALTH
SC & H CAPITAL ADVISORS, INC. | SC&H WEALTH | SC&H FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. | SC&H CORE

CRD#: 120666 / SEC#: 801-69985

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/16/2009 Approved)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/23/2009 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/24/2009 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
910 Ridgebrook Road, Sparks, MD 21152-9390
Mailing Address
Phone number
(410) 403-1500
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
24

SEC notice filing (17 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SC&H WEALTH FORM ADV PART 2A (2/20/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,057
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,128,274,401

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/20/2024
Cover Page
01/02/2024
11/17/2022

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Company Information


SC&H WEALTH

CRD#: 120666Sparks, MD 21152-9390

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