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As your Financial Advisors, our mission is to help make your wealth work as hard as it can. To accomplish this goal, we must ask the right questions, find appropriate strategies and put all of our experience and resources at Morgan Stanley to work for you.  You can count on us to understand the life you envision, and only then can we help create wealth management strategies aimed at meeting the objectives that matter most to you.
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Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisor

Best In State Wealth Advisor 2019

Best In State Wealth Advisor 2020

Best In State Wealth Advisor 2021

2019, 2020, 2021 Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2019, 2020, 2021). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
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Working Together
Your goals are our goals. We make it a point to help grow your assets towards the objectives you are saving them for. We understand that each person’s financial needs are different—our job is to tailor your investment strategy to help meet those specific needs. No matter what point of life you’re at, we are here to help you prepare for whatever may come next.
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Within our team, we take advantage of all the resources Morgan Stanley provides. Our goal is for each
client to have a personalized financial approach, which is made possible by the experience our firm has.
By pulling from the resources within Morgan Stanley, we can personalize your experience working with
us as best as possible.

Location

5250 N Palm Ave
Suite 321
Fresno, CA 93704
US
Direct:
(559) 438-2502(559) 438-2502
Toll-Free:
(800) 640-4465(800) 640-4465

Meet Johanson Brouwer Marini Group

About C. Brodie Johanson

With over 25 years of experience in the wealth management industry, Brodie brings to the table a method to financial advising that is focused on making a connection with his clients. He started his career with Morgan Stanley in 1998 and is currently an Executive Director at Morgan Stanley’s Fresno branch. Brodie enjoys working with families, individuals, and corporations to provide a customized wealth plan to help clients achieve to their financial goals. He received the honor of being listed in Forbes’ Top 100 Financial Advisors in 2019.
Brodie was born in Fresno, after moving to northern California he came back to the valley to attend Fresno State where he met his wife. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and seven kids, four of which were adopted internationally. As a family, they enjoy spending time together at the beach. Brodie puts an emphasis on helping the least fortunate wherever he goes, whether on mission trips or in the local community.

*Forbes America's Top Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Sept 2019) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 3/31/18 - 3/31/19.

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About Maria Brouwer

Maria joined Morgan Stanley in 2013 and has accumulated over a decade of experience in the financial advising field. Maria holds the distinctive titles of Family Wealth Advisor and Financial Planning Specialist. As a financial advisor, she works with clients by creating tailored wealth strategies to help meet their individual needs.
Maria spent several years as a child in Fresno and then moved to Michigan at a young age. She attended Hope College in Holland, Michigan, where she attained a Bachelor’s of Science. Maria graduated as a Baker Scholar, an honor given to students who complete an intensive two year business-leadership program. In 2011, she moved back to Fresno to be close to her brothers. Maria is married to her husband Daniel. In the summer of 2024, they welcome a daughter to their family. In her free time Maria volunteers in her community and is active in her church.

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Securities Agent: SD, VA, WY, WI, WA, UT, TX, TN, OK, SC, PA, OR, OH, NY, NV, NJ, NC, MT, MS, MO, MN, MI, NM, MA, LA, KY, IL, ID, IA, HI, GA, FL, DE, CT, CO, CA, AZ, AR, AK, MD; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
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CA Insurance License #: 0H80549

About Michael A Marini

Since beginning his career as a financial advisor in 2006, Mike has accumulated over 17 years of experience, all of which at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Mike values educating his clients on their finances, communicating consistently, and creating a strategy that can help meet their financial goals.
A native of Lodi, California, Mike attended Fresno State, where he completed a B.S. in Business and was a two-time team captain of the tennis team. Mike and his wife, Stacy, are involved in their church and actively serve their community. Mike also enjoyed years of coaching his twin son and daughter in both basketball and tennis during their junior high and high school years. Currently, his twins are both attending Fresno State and are on schedule to graduate with Business degrees in May of 2024. As a family, they enjoy spending time with friends and at the coast.


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Securities Agent: CA, WY, VA, MS, IL, AK, WI, NV, NM, LA, OH, MI, IA, MD, NY, MA, SD, MT, UT, OR, GA, SC, OK, MO, AZ, AR, WA, NC, ID, FL, CO, DE, TX, TN, NJ, MN; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
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About Kami W. McDonald

Kami has over 30 years of industry experience, registered for over 20 years. She has work with Brodie for over 20 years. As an experienced Senior Registered Associate, Kami goes above and beyond in assuring top-notch service to every client and delivering the full-service experience that Morgan Stanley offers.
In her free time she enjoys spending time with family, gardening, participating in local marathons, hiking the beautiful local trails, participating in community events, volunteering at her church and local outreach programs.

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About Rachel McElroy

The newest member of the team, Rachel joined the Johanson Brouwer Marini group in January of 2019. Rachel was born and raised in Fresno and then moved to Southern California for college. With a degree from Vanguard University and a background in accounting and HR, Rachel has been able to leverage her knowledge in business to quickly become an integral part of the team’s day to day operations. She is also in charge of heading technology initiatives for the team. Rachel is an avid Chargers fan and fills her weekends with family, friends, and church.

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Wealth Management
Global Investment Office

Portfolio Insights

Retirement

Working with you to understand your life goals and develop a personalized wealth strategy. Today and for the years to come.
  • 401(k) Rollovers
  • IRA Plans
  • Retirement income strategies
  • Retirement plan participants
  • Annuities
4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts
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4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts

Discover how planning for required minimum distributions from retirement accounts can help you fund future needs and support loved ones.

Investing

Working closely with you to guide your wealth and investments through the most challenging market cycles.
  • Asset Management
  • Wealth Planning
  • Traditional Investments
  • Alternative Investments
  • Impact Investing
2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth
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2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth

Global growth is likely to be around 3% in 2025 and 2026, as tariff and immigration policies begin to slow the U.S. economy late next year, and China's underperformance restrains emerging markets.

Family

Creating customized financial strategies for the challenges that today’s families face.
  • Estate Planning Strategies
  • 529 Plans / Education Savings Planning
  • Long Term Care Insurance
  • Special Needs Planning
  • Trust Services
Are You Prepared for Tax Day?
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Are You Prepared for Tax Day?

The countdown to Tax Day has begun. Here are some strategies to consider as the deadline approaches.

Business Planning

Helping you on key aspects of your business such as ownership, liquidity and developing opportunities.
  • Succession Planning
  • Business Planning
  • Qualified Retirement Plans
Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business
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Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business

Selling your business can mean big changes for your life, both personally and financially. Know how to make the most of your windfall.

Philanthropy

Making sure your philanthropic dollars are managed with the same high quality service as the rest of your wealth.
  • Endowments
  • Foundations
  • Donor Advised Funds
  • Impact Investing
Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving 
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Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving 

There’s more to charitable giving than you may realize. Here’s one method that may be a tax-efficient way to give and can help maximize your impact.
Ready to start a conversation? Contact Johanson Brouwer Marini Group today.
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