The National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA) has appointed Geoffrey Brown as its new CEO effective 1 July 2103.

In his new role, Brown will be responsible for leading the group’s team of paid professionals while managing the organization’s growth. He also will work with NAPFA’s board of directors in developing their strategic plans.

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He will succeed Ellen Turf, who decided last October to leave her post at NAPFA’s Chicagoland-based executive offices after more than 20 years at the helm of the professional association of fee-only financial advisors.

Previously, Brown served as an account executive for the Sentergroup, a Chicago-based management consultancy specializing in nonprofit and association management. His experience includes association management, strategic planning and organizational development.

Prior to his time at Sentergroup, Brown served as association manager for SmithBucklin Corp., an association management company based in Chicago.

NAPFA was founded in 1983 and has since grown to a nationwide membership of approximately 2,500.

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