About Robert Brown
Bob is a financial advisor and senior wealth management partner with the Cregg Brown Group at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management in Laguna Niguel, California.
Bob’s primary role is acting as a client’s thinking partner and advocate, sitting on the same side of the table with the client, to sort through, analyze and prioritize the various information and decisions involved in aligning one’s financial planning with their most important values and goals. Bob is a skilled and patient listener and believes asking the right questions is key to creating a successful financial plan. He strives to create a safe space where every client feels listened to and understood.
Bob was educated by the Benedictines at St. John’s University, Collegeville, MN before graduating from the University of Minnesota and starting his financial planning career in Minneapolis. He has embraced specialized education earning designations as a Certified Financial Planner Professional (CFP®), Chartered Financial Consultant (CHFC) and Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU). Bob is a 30-year resident of Laguna Niguel, California, and a long-time volunteer serving his profession, the city of Laguna Niguel and Orange County.
Bob’s professional and community activities include:
Past president of the Financial Planning Association of Orange County
Past chair of the Orange County Audit Oversight Committee
Past chair of the Laguna Niguel Investment, Banking & Audit Committee
Past chair of the Laguna Niguel Planning Commission
Member of the Laguna Niguel Traffic & Transportation Commission
Member of the Laguna Niguel Military Support Committee
Member of the Orange County Sheriff’s Advisory Council
Member of the Laguna Niguel Rotary Club
Member of the Laguna Niguel Chamber of Commerce.
*2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams Source: Forbes.com (Awarded January 2025) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time-period from 3/31/23 – 3/31/24. Five Star Wealth Manager Award Source: fivestarprofessional.com (Awarded 2012-2025) The award was determined based on an evaluation process conducted by Five-Star Professional based on objective criteria. The award was not based on a specific time period.
Securities Agent: CA, AZ, UT, SC, MD, HI, VA, OR, NY, NJ, MO, MT, CO, TN, RI, MN, ME, MA, AL, WA, ID, GA, NV, NC, FL, CT, OH, MI, IA, DC, DE, AR, TX, IL; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1282631
CA Insurance License #: 0D88360
Securities Agent: TX, IL, CA, AZ, TN, RI, MN, ME, MA, NV, NC, FL, CT, AL, OH, MI, IA, DC, AK, UT, SC, MD, HI, VA, OR, NY, NJ, MO, MT, CO, WY, WA, ID, GA, DE, AR; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1282631
CA Insurance License #: 0D88360