Rick Brown

Rick Brown has over 25 years of work experience in various roles. Rick started their career as an Attorney at the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office in 1992 and subsequently worked as an Attorney at the law firm Branson, Fitzgerald & Howard in 1993. In 1994, they joined Sagemark Consulting as a Wealth Planning Advisor, specializing in financial and estate planning for ultra high net worth business owners, executives, and their families. Rick stayed with Sagemark Consulting for over 25 years before joining Arete Wealth in 2019 as a Financial Planner - Consultant.

Rick Brown received their Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from Santa Clara University School of Law from 1989 to 1992. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from UC Santa Barbara from 1985 to 1989. In addition to their formal education, Rick also obtained various certifications, including a Life/Health Insurance License from the California Department of Insurance in October 1994, and certifications in Series 7, Series 6, Series 63, and Series 2 from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), also in October 1994.