Chris Brown

Biography

Chris Brown joined Avidian in 2025 as Regional Director of Mergers & Acquisitions (M& A), bringing more than 20 years of deep experience in the Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) industry. In his role, Chris is dedicated to educating advisors on the full spectrum of transition options, equipping them with the insights needed to make informed decisions that best serve their clients, teams, and family legacies. His goal is to demystify the M&A process, empowering advisors to navigate it with confidence, clarity, and strategic foresight.

Chris’s career began as a college intern at a Houston-based RIA. After graduation, he returned to the firm as the internal succession plan for one of its partners. The successful execution of that plan fueled significant firm growth. Chris and his business partner later sold the practice to a private equity roll-up firm, where he advanced to several leadership positions, including roles on the Senior Leadership Team, the Financial Services Leadership Team, the Partners’ Council, and as Vice President of Partner Integrations.

A Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) since 2006 and a graduate of Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Economics, Chris is passionate about delivering strategic guidance to advisors—helping them broaden fiduciary services for clients while maximizing the long-term value of their businesses.

Outside of work, Chris maintains an active lifestyle through fitness and archery, and he cherishes time spent on his ranch with his wife and their son.