Joseph D. Brown

APFORIA

Westerly, RI

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CRD#: 7716474

Professional summary

Joseph Donald Brown, who also goes by Joe Donald Brown, Joseph Donaled Brown, Joseph Brown, is a registered financial advisor currently at APFORIA located in Westerly, Rhode Island.

Joseph is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2023. Joseph has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Joe Donald Brown | Joseph Donaled Brown | Joseph Brown

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

May 6, 2025 - Present

APFORIA

RIA

CRD#: 327176

Westerly, RI

Past

March 19, 2024 - May 2, 2025

C.L. SHELDON & COMPANY, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 152582

Westerly, RI

Past

March 23, 2023 - November 20, 2023

AHEAD FULL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 299716

NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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APFORIA

CRD#: 327176 / SEC#: 801-128361

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/2/2023 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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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

Rhode Island
(5/6/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 3/22/2023

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm

APFORIA

CRD#: 327176 / SEC#: 801-128361

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/2/2023 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

582 Lynnhaven Parkway Ste 102, Virginia Beach, VA 23452

Mailing Address

Phone number

(833) 780-2487

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (19 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A (8/14/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	959
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 96,324,578

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Joseph D. Brown

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

APFORIA

C.L. SHELDON & COMPANY, LLC

AHEAD FULL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

APFORIA

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 3/22/2023

Current Firm

APFORIA

Contact information

SEC notice filing (19 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

APFORIA

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