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Andrew John Brown

Advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network — Grand Haven, MI

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

18 years

Location

Grand Haven, MI 49417

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Commonwealth Financial Network

Enterprise

Total advisors

2,744

Across 1,217 offices

Clients per advisor

130 Very High

Avg AUM per client

$568,323 High

HNW client ratio

12% Typical

About

Andrew Brown is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and 17 years of industry experience. He has been co-owner of Lakeshore Financial Group, LLC since 2018 and owner of Little Harbor Financial Group, LLC since 2024, both entities related to his advisory and insurance business activities. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, investment management, and back-office support, enabling advisors to offer customized portfolio solutions and a variety of securities and insurance products.

Client services

Based on Commonwealth Financial Network

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Newsletters or periodicals Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Based on Commonwealth Financial Network

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement income strategy

Occupation focus

Based on Commonwealth Financial Network

Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat or fixed fees available for consulting services, including wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and HSA consulting.

Percentage

$0 - $750,000: 2.25% $750,000 - $1,000,000: 2.00% $1,000,000 - $2,000,000: 1.75% $2,000,000+: 1.50%

Commissions

Advisors may receive commissions on securities transactions and insurance products; additional transaction charges may apply in certain programs.

Project-based

Up to $500 per hour for consulting services.

Other

Account minimum: $1,000 Fee-only: Annual fees negotiable; fees based on percentage of assets under management; no performance-based fees.

Location

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Grand Haven, MI

12 Washington Avenue, Suite 250

Grand Haven MI 49417

Advisors at this office

3

Most active in

Michigan · Texas

Work history

18 years of industry experience

Lakeshore Financial Group, Llc

2014 - Present • 12 years

Grand Rapids, MI

Commonwealth Financial Network

2014 - Present • 12 years

Waltham, MA

Mass Mutual Investors Services

2011 - 2014 • 3 years

Grand Rapids, MI

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Series 66

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Options & derivatives strategies Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments Annuities
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Series 65

Spring Lake, MI

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Series 63, Series 66

Grand Haven, MI

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Series 63, Series 65

Muskegon, MI

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Active portfolio management Concentrated stock management Options & derivatives strategies Real estate investing
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Christopher T

Series 63, Series 65

Grand Haven, MI

Strategic Financial Group, L.L.C.

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Wealth management Annuities Real estate investing Cash flow / budgeting
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Michael M

Series 65

Muskegon, MI

LFN Advisors Inc.

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General retirement planning Income planning
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