Douglas C. Brown, LLB
Doug Brown is a founding partner and Managing Director of Newport Partners. His focus is on providing individuals and families with investment and wealth management services.
Prior to starting Newport Partners in 2001, Doug had a successful career in wealth management and law. A lawyer since 1985, he began his career specializing in private client affairs with one of Canada’s premier law firms, Fasken Martineau. In 1994, Doug accepted an offer to join and help build a young start-up wealth management firm called Merchant Private Trust. From start-up to success, Merchant enjoyed considerable growth, ultimately acquiring Connor Clark and establishing offices in Toronto, Kitchener, London, Vancouver, Barbados and the Channel Islands. As President of Connor Clark Private Trust, Doug presided over its growth and successful sale to the Royal Bank of Canada in 1999. Renamed RBC Private Counsel, Doug was appointed Vice-Chairman of the new entity.
Doug also sits on the boards of various companies and charitable foundations. Thoughout his career, Doug has worked with wealthy clients and families, assisting with the investment of assets, tax & succession planning, credit proofing, international diversification & general private counsel.
Email:db@newportpartners.ca
