About
Johnny Brown, CFP® is the President of Brown Capital Management LLC, based in Little Rock, Arkansas. As the firm’s principal since its founding in 2013, he leads the development and execution of tailored investment strategies for individuals, families, small businesses, and foundations, focusing on minimization of risk and maximization of returns. His expertise covers a broad range of asset classes, with particular emphasis on equity investments and holistic portfolio management. Johnny applies advanced financial methodologies including Modern Portfolio Theory, Behavioral Finance, Behavioral Economics, and Value Investing to address the unique needs of his clients.
With more than two decades of investment industry experience dating back to 1999, Johnny has managed portfolios through major financial downturns, such as the 2000–2003 Technology Bust and the 2008–2009 financial crisis. Prior to founding Brown Capital Management, he spent eight years as an equity analyst and 14 years at Ameriprise Financial Services as an advisor and paraplanner, building a strong foundation in market analysis and client service.
Johnny graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BBA, majoring in Finance, from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s Reynolds Business School. He holds the Certified Financial Planner™ designation, the FINRA Series 65 license, and Arkansas life and health insurance licenses, reflecting his comprehensive expertise in financial planning, investment management, and risk assessment.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Capital Management, LLC | President | Jan 2015 to Present | — | 
| Schallhorn Brown Capital Management, LLC | Executive Vice President | Jan 2011 to Dec 2014 | Schallhorn Brown Capital Management, LLC is a fee-based investment management firm that provides invesment advisory services for individual and institutional investors across the United States. Our se... | 
| Brown Capital Consulting | President | Jun 2009 to Dec 2014 | We provide management consulting services to power electronics companies. We also provide expert witness testimony and analysis in the utility regulation industry regarding cost of capital and other f... | 
| Stephens, Inc. | Associate Equity Analyst | Jul 2006 to Jun 2009 | — | 
| Arkansas Public Service Commission | Senior Cost of Capital Analyst | Sep 2001 to Jul 2006 | — | 
Education
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
BBA, Finance
1997 — 2001
Bryant High School
Others at Brown Capital Management LLC (9)
| Name | Role | Location | 
|---|---|---|
| CCecil Flamer | Managing Director and CAO | Baltimore, MD , United States | 
| CChaitanya Yaramada | Senior Analyst/Portfolio Manager | Milwaukee, WI , United States | 
| Managing Director and Senior Portfolio Manager | United States | |
| Portfolio Manager and Senior Analyst | Washington, DC , United States | |
|  | Managing Director and Senior Portfolio Manager | Salt Lake City, UT , United States | 
| Managing Director and Senior Portfolio Manager | Baltimore, MD , United States | |
| KKeith Lee | Chief Executive Officer, Chief Investment Officer and Senior Portfolio Manager | Baltimore, MD , United States | 
| BBruce Brown | President | Los Angeles, CA , United States | 
| DDamien Davis | Portfolio Manager | Baltimore, MD , United States |