Chris Brown

DipFA
Independent Financial Adviser

Career Journey

I began my career in financial services at the age of 19, joining Bradford & Bingley Building Society. I quickly qualified and became one of the youngest advisers in the main Bradford branch. That role marked the start of what has now been a career spanning over 30 years in the industry.

Throughout that time, I’ve worked on both sides of the fence, as a financial adviser and as a Business Development Manager, where I was responsible for educating advisers on pensions, investments, and protection products. I also spent a decade running my own recruitment business, headhunting high-net-worth professionals for life companies and IFAs across the UK.

After being diagnosed with cancer and taking time out of work, I made a conscious decision to find a firm that shared my values and where I could truly make a difference. I joined Cameron James in November 2024, and in all my years in the industry, I’ve never worked for a company so genuinely transparent and committed to doing exactly what it promises.

Role at Cameron James

As a Financial Adviser, I’m dedicated to helping individuals and families achieve their financial goals and build a secure future. My approach is centred on forming lasting relationships built on trust, transparency and integrity.

Whether you’re preparing for retirement, growing your investments, or protecting your legacy, I provide tailored, comprehensive financial solutions that are aligned with your personal goals. My aim is to give clients clarity, confidence, and peace of mind as they navigate each stage of their financial journey.

Areas of Expertise

  • Lifestyle Financial Planning
  • Pension Transfers (DB, SIPP, QROPS & QNUPS)
  • Overseas Pensions
  • Protection Policies (Critical illness / Life /Income protection)
  • Retirement Planning for Expats in the UK & Europe

Regulatory & Licensing

Chris provides advice under the following regulatory frameworks:

  • FCA Regulation (UK)
  • SEC Regulation (USA) (for relevant advisory services)
  • EU Regulatory Compliance (where applicable)

Personal Interests

  • Cricket / Football.
  • Played cricket for Yorkshire as a Junior as well as Leeds. Most of my cricketing career was with Rawdon CC where I played 1stXI cricket
  • Coached juniors at Rawdon CC
  • I enjoy cooking.
  • Leeds United
  • Socialising
Chris Brown

Client Experiences With Chris

What clients say about working with Chris, and what they value most.

5.0

250+ five-star Google reviews

Trusted by clients across 47+ countries

Christine
10:19 14 Nov 24
The free initial consultation was very helpful in acquiring useful information on my situation.
Sherry Ismael
09:38 24 Sep 24
Very happy with the advice provided by Nathan at Cameron James. He gave solid and clear recommendation to optimise my finances. Looked into my current investments and gave helpful pointers for a self managed SIPP fund. I highly recommend them!
They work on clients with a bigger pot than I had, so I am not sure if i can give 5/5 without using the full suite of their services. But so far it seems they would be competent and maximize the growth of savings

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