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Samuel Emerson Brownell

Advisor at Stratus Capital Management, LLC — Kensington, MD

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Credentials

CFA®, Series 66

Experience

6 years

Location

Kensington, MD

Stratus Capital Management, LLC

Supported

Total advisors

1

Clients per advisor

26 Low

Avg AUM per client

$2,636,260 Very High

HNW client ratio

38% High

About

Samuel Brownell is a CFA® charterholder and holds the Series 66 designation, with 6 years of industry experience. He is the managing director of several affiliated entities focused on business valuation and succession planning, in addition to his role at Stratus Capital Management, LLC, where he has worked since 2013. Outside of investment advisory, he manages a family LLC and leads legacy planning and valuation services for independent business owners. Stratus Capital Management, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individuals and families, including high-net-worth clients, as well as foundations, endowments, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs a goal-based process to develop diversified portfolios aligned with client risk profiles and coordinates related business valuation and legacy planning services through affiliated firms.

Client services

Based on Stratus Capital Management, LLC

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Based on Stratus Capital Management, LLC

Wealth management Business sale tax planning Business ownership considerations Business succession planning

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Fee options

Fixed

Financial planning fees range from $1,000 to $10,000 depending on scope and complexity.

Percentage

$0 - $2,000,000: 1.40% $2,000,001 - $5,000,000: 1.15% $5,000,001 - $10,000,000: 1.00% $10,000,001+: 0.90%

Project-based

Up to $300 per hour for consulting services.

Other

Account minimum: $100,000 minimum initial investment Fee-only: Fee-only registered investment advisor; no commissions earned.

Location

Kensington, MD

Kensington MD

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Maryland

Work history

6 years of industry experience

Stratus Valuation, LLC

2018 - Present • 8 years

Kensington, MD

Stratus Legacy Planning, LLC

2018 - Present • 8 years

Kensington, MD

Stratus Wealth Advisors, LLC

2018 - Present • 8 years

Kensington, MD

Lake Avenue South, LLC

2015 - Present • 11 years

Kensington, MD

Stratus Capital Management, LLC

2013 - Present • 13 years

Kensington, MD

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Business activities & affiliations

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CFP®, Series 65

Washington, DC

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