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James Brown

35 Years of Experience
Linthicum Heights, MD
Broker

James Brown is a registered investment advisor at VALIC Financial Advisors, INC., based in Linthicum Heights, MD, with 35 years of industry experience. James operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Charitable Giving, Education Planning, Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, and 2 more. Their firm serves 293,993 clients with $26B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
1277 advisors
IM Fee
Planning only
Assets Under Management
$26.4B

Fee Structure

  • Financial planning fees depend on the complexity of your situation, the number of topics covered, the time needed to complete the plan, your net worth, and your location.
  • Consulting services are offered on a per-project basis, not exceeding $7,500 annually.
  • The total combined fee for a financial plan and consulting services will not exceed $10,000 annually.
One-Time Plan:Up to $5,000
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Location

1201 Winterson Road, Suite 130, Linthicum Heights, MD, 21090

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History

Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.

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Employment History
Current Registrations
VALIC Financial Advisors, INC.
March 2026 - Present · 4 mos
VALIC Financial Advisors, INC.Broker
January 2026 - Present · 6 mos
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Manulife Wood Logan, INC.Broker
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The Advisors Group, INC.Broker
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State Registrations1 state
MD
AdvisorBrokerBoth

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Exams
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