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Brownlee Wealth Management

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Client assets under management

$317,472,775

Clients

86

80% high-net worth

Advisors

5

of 6 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

17

Very Low

Average account size

$3,691,544

About

Brownlee Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as corporate clients, with a stated focus on employees of large energy companies. The firm offers investment management and ongoing financial planning services, and also provides project-based planning engagements and referrals to third-party investment managers.

Investment decisions are guided by Modern Portfolio Theory and a predominantly passive, buy-and-hold approach using index mutual funds and ETFs with static target weights; the firm may hold legacy securities for tax reasons and implements tax-aware strategies when appropriate. BWM typically acts with discretionary authority for managed accounts and monitors third-party managers it recommends.

What is notable relative to peers is that BWM does not bill on a percentage-of-assets basis and instead uses a non-standard fee arrangement for advisory services. The firm’s marketing practices also differ from most team firms: it uses client testimonials and references third-party ratings, and it operates as a small team managing roughly $465 million for a compact client base.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management

Expertise

Business ownership considerations College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance

Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fee Project Based Financial Planning from $500 to $5,000, negotiable

Percentage

$0 - $5,000,000: $25,000 annual fee $5,000,001 - $6,500,000: $30,000 annual fee $6,500,001 - $8,000,000: $35,000 annual fee $8,000,001 - $10,000,000: $40,000 annual fee $10,000,001 - $12,500,000: $45,000 annual fee $12,500,001 - $15,000,000: $50,000 annual fee $15,000,001 - $18,000,000: $55,000 annual fee $18,000,001 - $22,000,000: $60,000 annual fee $22,000,001 - $26,000,000: $65,000 annual fee $26,000,001 - $30,000,000: $70,000 annual fee

Project-based

Hourly Financial Planning engagements offered at $450 per hour, negotiable

Other

Account minimum: $2,000,000 Minimum fee: Minimum fee of $25,000 annually for Investment Management and Ongoing Financial Planning services, may be waived or adjusted Fee-only: Project Based Financial Planning offered as fixed fees ranging from $500 to $5,000 (negotiable) or hourly at $450 per hour (negotiable)

Main office location

Brownlee Wealth Management

10000 Memorial Drive, Suite 440

Houston TX 77024, United States

Number of offices

3

Most active in

Arkansas · Louisiana · Texas

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Josh M

Series 65

Houston, TX

Brownlee Wealth Management

Josh Matthews is a financial advisor at Brownlee Wealth Management in Houston, TX, holding a Series 65 designation. He has one year of experience in financial advising and previously worked in the real estate and development sectors with firms including Hines Interests LP and Greystar Development Group. Brownlee Wealth Management provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and businesses, with a focus on employees of large energy companies. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach, primarily utilizing passive, buy-and-hold portfolios and tax-aware strategies, and uses a flat fee model rather than asset-based billing.

Business ownership considerations College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance
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Nathan S

CFP®, Series 65

Houston, TX

Brownlee Wealth Management

Nathan Steele is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with three years of industry experience. He has worked at Brownlee Wealth Management since 2022 and previously held positions at Koch Energy Services LLC and Koch Ag and Energy Solutions. Brownlee Wealth Management advises individuals, high-net-worth clients, and businesses, with a focus on employees of large energy companies. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach, primarily using passive, buy-and-hold portfolios, and offers services including investment management and financial planning.

Business ownership considerations College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance
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Carolyn L

ChFC®

Fort Worth, TX

Brownlee Wealth Management

Carolyn Lingle is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with two years of experience at Brownlee Wealth Management. Prior to joining Brownlee, she worked for seven years at Navy Mutual Aid Association. Brownlee Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and businesses, with a focus on employees of large energy companies. The firm employs a passive, buy-and-hold investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and utilizes a flat fee model rather than asset-based billing.

Business ownership considerations College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance

Justin B

CFP®

Fort Worth, TX

Brownlee Wealth Management

Hi! I’m Justin Brownlee. Brownlee Wealth Management is a fee-only financial planning firm that exists to bring clarity to your financial life. We want to help you simplify your investments, lower your taxes, and grow your family's wealth. My background is in helping high net worth families navigate the tax code to build an estate plan, portfolio, and retirement plan that works for them. When not working, I enjoy coffee, brisket, and college football. I’m a cancer survivor. My wife and I love exploring 30A with our three kids-J.D., Blair, and Peter. Being a family of five, I find that a surprising amount of my free time is consumed by breaking down Amazon boxes that miraculously appear at our house constantly. You can schedule an intro call at https://www.bwmplanning.com/schedule-appointment

Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Engineering Professional Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964)
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Jared M

CFP®, Series 65

Houston, TX

Brownlee Wealth Management

Jared Machen is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Brownlee Wealth Management in Fort Worth, TX. His prior roles include positions at New Planner Collective, LLC, Black River Capital, LLC, and Hill Investment Group. Outside of advising, he is a managing member of New Planner Collective, where he creates coursework and produces content. Brownlee Wealth Management provides financial planning and investment management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and businesses, with a focus on employees of large energy companies. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach, favoring passive, buy-and-hold portfolios and tax-aware strategies, and uses a flat fee model rather than asset-based billing.

Business ownership considerations College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance
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