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Michael Brown

Hightower Advisors, LLC
45 Years of Experience
Boynton Beach, FL
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Michael Brown is a registered investment advisor at Hightower Advisors, LLC, based in Boynton Beach, FL, with 45 years of industry experience. Michael is also registered as a broker, so some compensation may come from commissions on products sold. Their practice areas include Alternative Investments, Annuities, Business Owners, Charitable Giving, and 9 more. Their firm serves 64,035 clients with $200B in assets under management.

Hightower Advisors, LLC
Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
1044 advisors
Number of Clients
64,035 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$3.1M average
Assets Under Management
$198.6B

Fee Structure

Planning is included in investment management (also available separately)

Hightower Advisors charges fees that vary depending on the specific advisor and service used, typically calculated as a percentage of your portfolio. Fees may be structured as a flat percentage or through tiered rates where the percentage changes based on the size of your investments. Fees are generally billed quarterly or monthly, either in advance or in arrears. Specific fee schedules, minimum account sizes, and minimum annual fees are determined by individual advisor practices.

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Location

Boynton Beach, FL

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History

Regulatory History (1)
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Customer Dispute
June 2009
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Other Business Activities

Michael is dually-registered as an Investment Advisor Representative and a Registered Representative, spending the vast majority of his time as an Investment Advisor Representative. He also serves as a trustee for multiple trusts, a director for a charitable organization, a brand ambassador/consultant for a wine company, an advisory board member for a CRM software company, a trustee for a charter school, and a board member for a youth hockey club.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Hightower Advisors, LLC
April 2026 - Present · 6 mos
Hightower Securities, LLC
April 2026 - Present · 6 mos
Hightower Securities, LLCBroker
April 2026 - Present · 6 mos
Previous Registrations
Journey Strategic Wealth LLC
January 2021 - April 2026 · 5 yrs 3 mos
Dynasty Wealth Management, LLC
April 2016 - December 2018 · 2 yrs 8 mos
Dynasty Securities, LLCBroker
March 2013 - April 2016 · 3 yrs 1 mo
Purshe Kaplan Sterling InvestmentsBroker
December 2010 - April 2026 · 15 yrs 4 mos
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
October 2009 - December 2010 · 1 yr 2 mos
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
October 2009 - December 2010 · 1 yr 2 mos
Banc of America Investment Services, INC.
January 2004 - October 2009 · 5 yrs 9 mos
Banc of America Investment Services, INC.Broker
August 2003 - October 2009 · 6 yrs 2 mos
Banc of America Securities LLCBroker
April 2001 - August 2003 · 2 yrs 4 mos
Ing Barings LLCBroker
October 1997 - April 2001 · 3 yrs 6 mos
Bear, Stearns & CO. INC.Broker
October 1987 - October 1997 · 10 yrs
Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette Securities CorporationBroker
July 1986 - November 1987 · 1 yr 4 mos
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
September 1980 - August 1986 · 5 yrs 11 mos
State Registrations1 state
FL
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