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Sam Brownell

Sam Brownell

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  • Goals‑Based Investment Management
  • Business Valuation, M&A & Succession Planning
  • Tax Strategy & Financial Planning for SMEs
  • Equity & Fixed‑Income Research (Structured Products)

Sam Brownell, CVA, CFA, MBA, has been a financial professional since 2006. He founded Stratus Capital Management in 2013, which grew into Stratus Wealth Advisors. Originally focused on investment management for individuals and small businesses, his work expanded to include business valuation, tax strategy, and M&A support. In 2019, he earned his CVA certification to better serve these clients.


Sam holds a BA in Economics from Loyola University Maryland and an MBA from the University of Maryland. He's a CFA Charterholder with experience in trading, research, and economic consulting. He enjoys swimming, fly fishing, and time with his family in Maryland.