Ricky E. Brown, Jr., AAMS®, is a Financial Advisor at Parkway Wealth Management Group, where he is dedicated to helping clients build wealth, achieve financial security, and create lasting legacies. With over two decades of experience in the financial services industry, Ricky specializes in retirement planning, investment management, and forward-looking financial strategies tailored to each client’s unique needs.

A graduate of Stephen F. Austin State University, Ricky earned his Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Finance in 2000. He obtained the Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS®) designation from the College for Financial Planning in 2001, further solidifying his expertise in comprehensive wealth management.

Ricky began his financial advisory career in 2001, working as a wealth management advisor at A.G. Edwards & Sons for seven years before joining Raymond James Financial Services in 2007. He later merged with Parkway Wealth Management Group, where he continues to provide clients with personalized investment strategies and financial planning solutions.

Ricky doesn’t view financial advising as just a job—it’s a partnership with his clients. He is passionate about guiding individuals and families through retirement planning, ensuring they can navigate each stage of their financial journey with confidence.

“Our clients know that we care about their personal lives as well as their portfolios, which shows in the way we identify their goals and design personalized financial plans.”

By focusing on collaborative and forward-thinking strategies, Ricky helps clients grow and protect their wealth, creating a financial legacy for future generations.

Ricky and his wife, Christine, reside in Nacogdoches, Texas. They are proud parents of two children:

• Ashton (30), who earned her master’s in accounting from Stephen F. Austin and now works as an accountant in Lufkin. She is also the mother of Beckett (2).
• Drayton (23), who earned his degree in Business Administration in Finance at Northwestern University, where he played baseball for three years before transferring to Texas State University for his final year of baseball while working on his master’s degree.

When he’s not working, Ricky enjoys spending time on his family farm, helping his father manage their cattle. He and his family are passionate about baseball and can often be found cheering on the home team at the ballpark.