Michael Brown

Wealth Advisor, Managing Director

Michael is a Senior Wealth Advisor & Managing Director at Hightower Signature Wealth. With more than 40 years of experience in financial services, Michael Brown is a seasoned advisor to high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners, delivering sophisticated wealth management and strategic planning solutions across market cycles.

Michael has held senior roles at some of the industry’s most respected institutions, including Merrill Lynch, Bear Stearns, ING Barings, and U.S. Trust Private Bank. He later partnered with Dynasty Financial Partners to launch and grow independent advisory platforms, most recently co-founding Journey Strategic Wealth, where he continues to guide clients with a highly personalized, fiduciary-driven approach.

Known for his wide-ranging experience in portfolio management, estate planning strategies, business succession, and multigenerational wealth stewardship, Michael combines institutional rigor with boutique-level service. His career has been built on long-term client relationships grounded in trust, discretion, and results.

Michael is passionate about helping families simplify complexity, preserve capital, and create lasting financial legacies.

He earned his Bachelor of Arts in History with a minor in Anthropology from Columbia University and currently serves as Class Chair and sits on the President’s Committee on Athletics. Michael received All-Ivy League honors in both football and baseball. In addition, he serves on the Board of Hope & Heroes Children’s Cancer Fund at New York Presbyterian Hospital and is a Board Member of the Great Oaks Foundation. He has been quoted in various publications across the industry over the years including Barron’s, InvestmentNews, Financial Planning, WM.com & Reuters.