The private equity and mutual fund businesses are launched.

Photo caption: Mark Collins, Director of Private Equity

Brown Advisory becomes an independent, employee-owned firm.

Photo caption: Doug Godine, Head of Private Client Business Development; Michael D. Hankin, President and CEO; Anne Bartlett, Private Client Relationship Advisor

Brown Advisory is founded within Alex. Brown & Sons with the mission to provide clients first-class performance, strategic advice and the highest level of service.

Photo caption: The original Alex. Brown & Sons Building in Baltimore, Maryland