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Laura Ellen Clark Brown

Advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. — Clarkston, MI

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

27 years

Location

Clarkston, MI 48346

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J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Enterprise

Total advisors

492

Across 209 offices

Clients per advisor

63 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$255,702 Low

HNW client ratio

4% Low

About

Laura Clark Brown is a financial advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Continuum Advisorhy, Triad Advisors LLC, and Signator Investors, Inc. Additionally, she is involved with fixed insurance as a financial planner, using life insurance and annuities when suitable for clients. J. W. Cole Advisors is a large enterprise firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts through fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement services, and third-party manager platforms. The firm offers both transaction-based and wrap fee programs and incorporates fundamental and technical analysis, digital advice, and multiple custodial platforms in its investment approach.

Client services

Based on J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops Hourly & fixed rate consulting

Expertise

Based on J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

Occupation focus

Based on J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Retired Founder/Business Owner

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees available for financial planning and consulting services; amounts negotiated

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: 1.50% $250,001 - $500,000: 1.25% $500,001 - $1,000,000: 1.00% $1,000,001+: 0.75%

Commissions

IARs may receive commissions for securities and insurance products when acting as registered representatives or insurance agents

Project-based

Up to $350 per hour for financial planning and consulting

Subscriptions

Ongoing financial planning and consulting services may be charged on a recurring fee basis

Other

Account minimum: $10,000 for Transaction-Based Advisory Account Programs; $100,000 for Asset-Based Advisory Account Program; $10,000 for FMAX Program; no minimum for financial planning services but minimum fee applies Minimum fee: Minimum fee generally 0.25%; maximum fee generally 3.00%; exceptions and waivers possible Fee-only: Financial planning and consulting services offered for hourly fees up to $350/hour, flat fees, or ongoing recurring fees

Location

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Clarkston, MI

5840 Lorac Drive, Unit 8

Clarkston MI 48346

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Michigan

Work history

27 years of industry experience

J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

2021 - Present • 5 years

Tampa, FL

J.W. Cole Financial, Inc.

2021 - Present • 5 years

Tampa, FL

Continuum Advisorhy

2018 - 2021 • 3 years

Eagle, ID

Triad Advisors LLC

2018 - 2021 • 3 years

Norcross, GA

Signator Investors, Inc.

2016 - 2018 • 2 years

Clarkston, MI

Transamerica Financial Advisors

2011 - 2016 • 5 years

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Kimberly H

CFP®, CRPC®

Troy, MI

Innermost Wealth Management, LLC

I founded Innermost™ Wealth Management to create a more personal, thoughtful approach to financial planning and wealth management. My background in both finance and psychology shaped my belief that money is not just about numbers. It is deeply personal and connected to your values, goals, and life experiences. I work with professionals who want to grow and simplify their wealth, with a special focus on women navigating career growth, equity compensation, and major life transitions such as divorce. Many of my clients are balancing busy lives and complex financial decisions, and they value having a long-term financial partner who truly understands their needs. My firm is centered on ongoing wealth management through investment advisory relationships. Clients work with me for comprehensive financial planning and investment management that evolves with them over time. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® Professional, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor℠, and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® Candidate, I provide technical expertise and strategic guidance, while also recognizing the emotional side of financial decisions. My approach is compassionate, judgment-free, and designed to reduce stress while helping you feel more confident in your choices. I operate a fully virtual firm, working with clients across the country who appreciate flexibility and convenience. My goal is to simplify your financial life, provide clear advice, and help you align your wealth with what matters most to you. Outside of work, I enjoy traveling, photography, cooking, and spending quality time with my Beagle, Gracie.

General retirement planning General tax planning Wealth management Startup equity planning Divorce financial planning Women Professionals Life coaching / goal alignment Established Professionals Approaching retirement Dual Income Family

Paul F

CFP®, CFA®, ChFC®, EA, TPCP®

Commerce Township, MI

Tamma Capital LLC

You make good money. You have a plan somewhere. What you are not sure about is whether anyone is actually watching the whole thing. Right now, you probably have an advisor for investments, a CPA for taxes, and maybe an attorney for estate documents. None of them talk to each other. You are the one in the middle, repeating your situation to three people who each see one slice of it. I build the financial plan, and I prepare and file your tax return myself. Same person, same conversation. The tax decision and the planning decision get made together, by someone who can see how one moves the other. Most advisors hand you off to a CPA who has never seen your plan. I do not hand you off. I work with dual-income parents, director level and up, two demanding careers, kids at home, and a financial life that has gotten more complicated than you have time for. Equity comp you have not fully sorted out. College creeping up. Estate documents written before your last job change. All of it in motion at once, and no one holding it together. What I give you back is time. One relationship instead of many. One person who knows the whole story, so you stop being the project manager of your own financial life. None of these pieces is that hard on its own. The coordination is what you do not have the hours for. That is the part I take off your plate. I am raising four kids of my own, including a set of triplets, so I plan from inside this life stage, not from a brochure. I know what it costs, in money and in attention, to do this well. If you are tired of being the one who holds it all together, reach out. I will tell you honestly whether I am the right fit.

Wealth management Parents Married/Couples/Partners Gen X (Born 1965-1980)
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Sean S

Series 65

Commerce Township, MI

Foundations Investment Advisors LLC

Sean Sparkman is a financial advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC and holds a Series 65 designation. He has six years of industry experience, including prior roles at Insight Folios and American Income Life. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in Highground Gaming LLC, which organizes board game events and produces related content on YouTube. Foundations Investment Advisors LLC provides financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and registered investment companies, utilizing a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside third-party sub-advisers.

ESG / Sustainable investing
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Blake K

Series 66

Birmingham, MI

Oppenheimer

Blake Keelean is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Oppenheimer, he worked at UHY Advisors and held various roles at Michigan State University and in education. Keelean has also been involved with the Orchard Lake Country Club. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of programs and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement planning.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy General retirement planning Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Peter M

Series 65

Bloomfield Hills, MI

Sound Financial Planning LLC

Peter Mc Caffrey is a financial advisor at Sound Financial Planning LLC in Bloomfield Hills, MI. He holds a Series 65 designation and has one year of industry experience. Outside of financial advising, he has been a professional cellist with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra since 2012. Sound Financial Planning LLC provides fee-only, advice-only financial planning to individuals and high-net-worth clients, focusing on diversified, passive investment strategies and comprehensive financial planning without managing client assets or exercising investment discretion.

Cash flow / budgeting Debt management College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Kevin R

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Rochester Hills, MI

Predmore Advisors LLC

Kevin Radell is a CFP® professional with 20 years of experience in financial advising. He is the principal at Predmore Advisors LLC and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in fine art sales through Predmore Fine Art LLC and provides business consulting via Predmore Holdings Inc. Predmore Advisors LLC primarily manages pooled vehicles and institutional assets while also serving individual clients. The firm offers investment advisory services including retirement strategy analysis, cash-flow budgeting, diversification and insurance recommendations, and tax and estate planning, generally on a non-discretionary basis.

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting Wealth management General tax planning General estate planning guidance
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