Thomas Richard Brown
Advisor at Cetera — River Falls, WI
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Credentials
CFP®, Series 63
Experience Industry experience
44 years
Location
River Falls, WI
Cetera
Institution
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.
Based on Cetera
Based on Cetera
Flat fees may be charged for financial planning and consulting services as negotiated with advisor.
$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%
Advisors may be registered representatives and licensed insurance agents earning commissions on securities and insurance products.
Consulting and financial planning services may be charged on an hourly rate basis, ranges not specifically stated.
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.
River Falls, WI
River Falls WI
Advisors at this office
2
Texas · Wisconsin
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
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