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James Brown

Meritis Wealth Management · Potomac, Maryland

James Brown is a fee-only financial advisor at Meritis Wealth Management in Potomac, Maryland, who holds the CFP credential. James focuses on retirement planning, estate & legacy planning and family wealth transfer. Meritis Wealth Management reports charging a percentage of assets and hourly fees on its Form ADV.

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Specialties

Who they serve

  • Pre-retirees
  • Retirees

Facts

FirmMeritis Wealth Management
Based in Potomac, Maryland
Fee model (firm's Form ADV)Percentage of assets · Hourly
Assets under management$224.4M across 418 accounts
CredentialsCFP
SEC registration Investment adviser representative in MD, TX · CRD 4895673
Exams passedSeries 66 (2005)
Firm size3 employees
Disclosures None reported
Websitewww.meritiswealth.com

How James's firm compares

  • Meritis Wealth Management's average account is about $537,000, from its Form ADV (assets managed divided by 418 accounts).

What fee-only advisors charge in Maryland

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Questions about James

Is James Brown a fee-only financial advisor?

Yes, according to SEC records as of October 29, 2026: James holds no broker registration, and Meritis Wealth Management reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency on its Form ADV.

How does James charge for financial advice?

James's firm, Meritis Wealth Management, reports charging a percentage of assets and hourly fees on its SEC Form ADV.

Where is James Brown based?

James Brown is based in Potomac, Maryland.

What does James specialize in?

James's specialties include retirement planning, estate & legacy planning and family wealth transfer. James works with pre-retirees and retirees.

What credentials does James Brown hold?

James Brown holds the CFP credential.

Is James Brown registered with the SEC?

Yes. James Brown is registered as an investment adviser representative in MD and TX (CRD 4895673), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026.

How much does Meritis Wealth Management manage?

Meritis Wealth Management reports $224.4M across 418 accounts in assets under management.

How do I contact James Brown?

Through James's website, www.meritiswealth.com.

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