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Thomas Richard Brown

Advisor at Cetera — River Falls, WI

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Credentials

CFP®, Series 63

Experience

44 years

Location

River Falls, WI

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Cetera

Institution

Total advisors

10,171

Across 5,096 offices

Clients per advisor

79 Low

Avg AUM per client

$306,089 Low

HNW client ratio

10% Low

About

Thomas Brown is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding CFP® and Series 63 credentials and over 44 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Brown Financial, LLC; Advicelink Financial Advisors; North Star Consultants, Inc.; and Securian Financial Services. He is also an owner of Brown Financial, LLC and involved with North Star Resource Group, a financial services firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diversified portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that allows advisors to implement model portfolios, select third-party managers, or develop customized strategies.

Client services

Based on Cetera

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

Expertise

Based on Cetera

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy

Occupation focus

Based on Cetera

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fixed

Flat fees may be charged for financial planning and consulting services as negotiated with advisor.

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: up to 2.90% $250,001 - $500,000: up to 2.90% $500,001 - $1,000,000: up to 2.70% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: up to 2.00% $2,000,001+: up to 1.50%

Commissions

Advisors may be registered representatives and licensed insurance agents earning commissions on securities and insurance products.

Project-based

Consulting and financial planning services may be charged on an hourly rate basis, ranges not specifically stated.

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Fee-only: Flat fees for financial planning and consulting services; hourly fees for financial planning and consulting according to client agreement; fees negotiated with advisor.

Location

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River Falls, WI

River Falls WI

Advisors at this office

2

Most active in

Texas · Wisconsin

Work history

44 years of industry experience

Brown Financial, LLC

2025 - Present • 1 year

Minneapolis, MN

Cetera

2023 - Present • 3 years

Schaumburg, IL

Cetera Wealth Services, LLC

2023 - Present • 3 years

River Falls, WI

Advicelink Financial Advisors

2021 - 2025 • 4 years

Minneapolis, MN

Brown/North Financial Planning and Wealth Management

2017 - 2025 • 8 years

Minneapolis, MN

North Star Consultants, Inc. & North Star Brokerage, Inc.

1998 - Present • 28 years

Minneapolis, MN

Securian Financial Services, INc.

1983 - 2023 • 40 years

St. Paul, MN

CRI Securities, LLC

1983 - 2021 • 38 years

St Paul, MN

Minnesota Life Insurance company

1980 - 2023 • 43 years

St. Paul, MN

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Ricky P

CFP®, Series 63

Prescott, WI

Pro Advisors, Ltd. dba R J Pickle Financial Services

Ricky Pickle is a CFP® and Series 63-licensed financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at Pro Advisors, Ltd., operating as R J Pickle Financial Services, and has been president of R.J. PICKLE, CPA, CFP, PC since 2013, providing tax preparation services. The firm offers investment management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and businesses, using a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to guide portfolio construction and ongoing monitoring. It integrates investment advisory services with tax preparation and planning, reflecting the advisor’s dual credentials as a CPA and CFP®.

General tax planning Wealth management Self-Employed
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Jesse S

CFP®, Series 63

Bayport, MN

Prevail Financial Partners, LLC

Jesse Sell is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Prevail Financial Partners, LLC since 2019. Prior to founding Prevail, he worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 11 years. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Treasurer and Secretary for his neighborhood Homeowners Association in West Lakeland, Minnesota. Prevail Financial Partners is a state-registered independent advisory firm that provides portfolio management, investment advice, and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm manages approximately $63.7 million across 70 client relationships, employing a client-driven investment process that includes asset allocation, dollar-cost averaging, and both long- and short-term trading, with a focus on non-discretionary account management.

General retirement planning Annuities Options & derivatives strategies
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Abbey S

CFP®

Ellsworth, WI

808 Investments

Abbey Spoo is a CFP® professional with 10 years of experience in financial advising. She is the sole advisor at 808 Investments, an independent firm she joined in 2024 after eight years at Marquette Asset Management, LLC. 808 Investments is a fee-only registered investment adviser serving high-net-worth individuals and business owners. The firm provides discretionary wealth management and comprehensive financial planning, emphasizing customized Investment Policy Statements and a blend of fundamental and charting analysis with both passive and active strategies.

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Angela T

Series 65

River Falls, WI

Portfolio Design Services, LLC

Angela Tille is a financial advisor at Portfolio Design Services, LLC with six years of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 designation and has been with Portfolio Design Services since 2019, prior to which she worked in the family business for 13 years. Portfolio Design Services provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates, as well as qualified retirement plans. The firm employs fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in constructing tailored portfolios using equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs, and offers specialized ERISA 3(38) plan-management services for plan sponsors.

Wealth management
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Bradley O

Series 65

River Falls, WI

Portfolio Design Services, LLC

Bradley Olson is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Portfolio Design Services, LLC since 2007. Portfolio Design Services provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and qualified retirement plans. The firm offers tailored portfolios using equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs, employing fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and serves as an ERISA 3(38) investment manager for plan sponsors.

Wealth management
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Sarah B

Series 63, Series 65

Lake Elmo, MN

Fencl Advisory Services, LLC

Sarah Braunshausen is an investment advisor representative at Fencl Advisory Services, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at Fencl Advisory Services since 2015 and previously was affiliated with Dominion Investor Services, Inc. and Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. She is also involved in selling fixed life insurance and disability products. Fencl Advisory Services is a state-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, retirement plans, corporations, and other professional clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and financial planning with a planning-driven, long-term buy-and-hold investment approach, emphasizing client education and regular portfolio reviews.

Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Annuities Wealth management Founder/Business Owner
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