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Brown, Lisle/Cummings, Inc

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Client assets under management

$476,853,502

Clients

226

47% high-net-worth

Advisors

8

of 13 employees

Firm type

Team

5-30 advisors or >$500M in AUM

Clients per advisor

28

Very Low

Average account size

$2,109,971

About

Brown, Lisle/Cummings, Inc. (BLC) provides individual portfolio management, financial planning, and financial consulting to a mix of individual clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, managing roughly $487 million in client assets across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts. The firm states it serves clients through written investment advisory agreements and delivers ongoing portfolio supervision, reporting and tax-related account information through custodial arrangements.

BLC constructs portfolios using an asset-allocation approach supported by Envestnet’s Managed Account Solutions platform and employs fundamental and technical analysis as well as mutual fund and ETF selection. Portfolio management is offered exclusively on a wrap-fee basis, and the firm discloses use of instruments such as options (including covered calls), structured notes, and margin in appropriate client accounts, with related risks and client authorization noted in the brochure.

What distinguishes BLC from many peers is that it operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a FINRA-member broker-dealer, with many personnel registered as broker-dealer representatives and some licensed to sell insurance, and it generally requires clients to use its broker-dealer services with clearing through National Financial Services. The firm also sponsors a wrap-fee program, discloses potential conflicts arising from dual broker-dealer/insurance activities and margin usage, and notes trade execution and aggregation practices (implementing client trades separately) and proxy-voting responsibilities that differ from advisory-only firms.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management

Expertise

Options & derivatives strategies

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fees for financial planning and consulting, typically $500 to $1,000

Percentage

$0 - $1,000,000: 1.50% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: 1.25% $2,000,001+: 1.00%

Commissions

As a broker-dealer, BLC and its registered representatives may receive commissions from securities transactions and insurance products, separate from advisory fees

Other

Fee-only: Fixed fees typically range from $500 to $1,000 for financial planning and consulting services

Main office location

Brown, Lisle/Cummings, Inc

One Turks Head Place, Suite 800

Providence RI 02903, United States

Number of offices

1

Most active in

California · Colorado · Connecticut · Florida · Georgia · Massachusetts · New Hampshire · New York · Rhode Island · Texas · Vermont · Virginia · Washington

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Clifford T

Series 63, Series 65

Providence, RI

Brown, Lisle/Cummings, Inc.

Clifford Tracy is a financial advisor with Brown, Lisle/Cummings, Inc. in Providence, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Brown, Lisle/Cummings since 2012. Tracy receives passive income from policy renewals as a former insurance agent of Mass Mutual. Brown, Lisle/Cummings provides investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other business entities. The firm employs a structured client intake process and manages portfolios using a variety of securities, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management on a wrap-fee basis.

Options & derivatives strategies
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David I

Series 63, Series 65

Providence, RI

Brown, Lisle/Cummings, Inc.

David Izzi is a financial advisor at Brown, Lisle/Cummings, Inc. in Providence, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations with 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Brown, Lisle/Cummings since 1990. Brown, Lisle/Cummings provides investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other business entities. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting, using a structured intake process to align strategies with clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

Options & derivatives strategies
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Maria P

Series 63, Series 65

Providence, RI

Brown, Lisle/Cummings, Inc.

Maria Plante is a financial advisor with Brown, Lisle/Cummings, Inc. in Providence, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Brown, Lisle/Cummings since 2004. Brown, Lisle/Cummings provides investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other business entities, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm manages approximately $414.7 million in advisory assets and employs a structured client intake process to tailor investment strategies.

Options & derivatives strategies
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Mark C

Series 63, Series 65

Providence, RI

Brown, Lisle/Cummings, Inc.

Mark Chafee is a financial advisor with Brown, Lisle/Cummings, Inc. in Providence, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Brown, Lisle/Cummings since 2009 and also has a long-term association with Narragansett High School. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in real estate investment through ownership and management activities at Wallia Properties LLC. Brown, Lisle/Cummings provides investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, managing approximately $414.7 million in advisory assets. The firm uses a structured intake process to tailor strategies and constructs portfolios with a variety of securities, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management primarily through a wrap-fee platform.

Options & derivatives strategies
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Scott L

Series 63, Series 65

Providence, RI

Brown, Lisle/Cummings, Inc.

Scott Lisle is a financial advisor at Brown, Lisle/Cummings, Inc. in Providence, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Brown, Lisle/Cummings since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in Creekside Angling Co, a fly fishing business. Brown, Lisle/Cummings provides investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, managing approximately $415 million in assets. The firm employs a structured client intake process to tailor investment strategies and offers portfolio management through a wrap-fee platform using a diverse mix of securities.

Options & derivatives strategies
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Nathaniel H

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Providence, RI

Brown, Lisle/Cummings, Inc.

Nathaniel Hahn is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving at Brown, Lisle/Cummings, Inc. in Providence, RI. His prior experience includes roles at Northeast Planning Associates, Inc., LPL Financial, LLC, and The Patriot Financial Group, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he operates a home-based food vending business. Brown, Lisle/Cummings provides investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other business entities. The firm uses a structured intake process to tailor investment strategies and offers portfolio management through a wrap-fee program primarily via Envestnet Managed Account Solutions.

Options & derivatives strategies
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Joseph M

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Providence, RI

Brown, Lisle/Cummings, Inc.

Joseph Mcginn Jr. is a CFP® with over 32 years of industry experience, currently serving at Brown, Lisle/Cummings, Inc. in Providence, RI, where he has worked since 1996. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is part of a seven-advisor team at the firm. Brown, Lisle/Cummings provides investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and various business entities. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting, utilizing a structured client intake process and a diversified mix of investment products, operating primarily on a wrap-fee basis.

Options & derivatives strategies
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Louis M

Series 63, Series 65

Providence, RI

Brown, Lisle/Cummings, Inc.

Louis Murphy Jr. is a financial advisor with Brown, Lisle/Cummings, Inc. in Providence, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Brown, Lisle/Cummings since 1984. Brown, Lisle/Cummings provides investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other business entities. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting, managing approximately $414.7 million in advisory assets with a structured process to align investment strategies with clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

Options & derivatives strategies
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