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James Brown

Minerva Planning Group · Durham, North Carolina

James Brown is a fee-only financial advisor at Minerva Planning Group in Durham, North Carolina, who holds the CFP credential. Minerva Planning Group reports charging a percentage of assets and hourly fees on its Form ADV.

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Facts

FirmMinerva Planning Group
Based in Durham, North Carolina
Fee model (firm's Form ADV)Percentage of assets · Hourly
Assets under management$236.9M across 551 accounts
CredentialsCFP
SEC registration Investment adviser representative in NC, TX · CRD 5246062
Exams passedSeries 63 (2008) · Series 65 (2007)
Firm size6 employees
Disclosures None reported
Websitewww.minervaplanninggroup.com

How James's firm compares

  • Minerva Planning Group's average account is about $430,000, from its Form ADV (assets managed divided by 551 accounts).

What fee-only advisors charge in North Carolina

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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 Minerva Planning Group 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, Minerva Planning Group, reports charging a percentage of assets and hourly fees on its SEC Form ADV.

Where is James Brown based?

James Brown is based in Durham, North Carolina.

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 NC and TX (CRD 5246062), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026.

How much does Minerva Planning Group manage?

Minerva Planning Group reports $236.9M across 551 accounts in assets under management.

How do I contact James Brown?

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

What these terms mean: fee-only · fiduciary · CFP · CRD number · all terms

Where this information comes from

  • SEC adviser records : the firm's Form ADV reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency, and the advisor holds no broker registration
  • SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure : registration, exams, and the firm's Form ADV, data as of October 29, 2026
  • Directory listing last checked October 30, 2026.

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