Chris Brown
Scholar Financial · Bowling Green, Kentucky
Chris Brown is a fee-only financial advisor at Scholar Financial in Bowling Green, Kentucky, who holds the CFP credential. Chris charges a percentage of assets (ongoing planning from $7,500 a year and 0.75% a year on the first tier of assets managed) and focuses on retirement planning and tax planning.
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Specialties
Facts
| Firm | Scholar Financial |
|---|---|
| Based in | Bowling Green, Kentucky |
| Fee model | Percentage of assets |
| Fees (firm's website) | Ongoing planning from $7,500 a year · 0.75% a year on the first tier of assets managed |
| Accepting new clients | Yes |
| Assets under management | $1.25B across 4,262 accounts |
| Credentials | CFP |
| SEC registration | Investment adviser representative in KY, TX · CRD 7732688 |
| Firm size | 69 employees |
| Disclosures | None reported |
| Website | scholarfinancial.com |
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How Chris's firm compares
- Ongoing planning starts at $7,500 a year, above the US median of $4,500 for fee-only firms that publish prices.
- Scholar Financial's average account is about $294,000, from its Form ADV (assets managed divided by 4,262 accounts).
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Questions about Chris
Is Chris Brown a fee-only financial advisor?
Yes. Chris Brown is listed in the XY Planning Network directory (XYPN members are fee-only). SEC records as of October 27, 2026 show no broker registration and no commission compensation reported by Chris's firm.
How does Chris charge for financial advice?
Chris charges a percentage of assets.
How much does Chris charge?
According to Scholar Financial's website, checked October 28, 2026: ongoing planning from $7,500 a year; 0.75% a year on the first tier of assets managed.
Where is Chris Brown based?
Chris Brown is based in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
What does Chris specialize in?
Chris's specialties include retirement planning and tax planning.
What credentials does Chris Brown hold?
Chris Brown holds the CFP credential.
Is Chris Brown registered with the SEC?
Yes. Chris Brown is registered as an investment adviser representative in KY and TX (CRD 7732688), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 27, 2026.
How much does Scholar Financial manage?
Scholar Financial reports $1.25B across 4,262 accounts in assets under management.
How do I contact Chris Brown?
Through Chris's website, scholarfinancial.com.
What these terms mean: fee-only · fiduciary · CFP · CRD number · all terms
Where this information comes from
- XY Planning Network directory listing : XYPN members are fee-only
- Scholar Financial website : specialties, clients served, and fees, checked October 28, 2026
- SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure : registration, exams, and the firm's Form ADV, data as of October 27, 2026
- Directory listing last checked April 21, 2026.
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