Get to Know Us
At Brown Financial Solutions, every team member shares a common mission: to empower clients with knowledge, support, and strategies that lead to lasting financial freedom. United by a commitment to excellence, we work together to ensure you feel confident, informed, and supported every step of the way.
Meet Our Founder
Petra-Ann Brown
Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Brown Financial Solutions LLC
Petra-Ann Brown is the founder of Brown Financial Solutions LLC, where she helps individuals and families move from financial stress to financial stability through education, coaching, and culturally grounded support. A certified financial education instructor and experienced financial examiner, Petra-Ann combines professional insight with lived experience as an immigrant and mother to guide clients toward lasting transformation. Her work is rooted in the belief that financial freedom isn’t just about money - it’s about building a life of peace, purpose, and possibility.
Meet Our Incredible Team
Lakesha Davis, LMFT
Behavioral Health & Empowerment Specialist
In Partnership with Brown Financial Solutions
Lakesha Davis is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals and families through emotional and behavioral challenges. Her work centers on helping clients unlearn unhealthy patterns, build self-awareness, and develop emotional resilience, especially during major life transitions. Through her partnership with Brown Financial Solutions, Lakesha helps clients address the mindset and emotional barriers that often impact financial decisions, creating a safe and empowering space for growth, healing, and transformation.
Derrick Brown
Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Brown Financial Solutions
​Derrick Brown serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Brown Financial Solutions, where he oversees the organization’s financial strategy, systems, and compliance. With extensive experience examining billion-dollar institutions, Derrick brings a high level of precision, analytical skills, and regulatory knowledge to the role. He specializes in evaluating financial health, strengthening internal controls, and ensuring organizations operate with integrity and accountability. His leadership helps ensure Brown Financial Solutions remains financially strong and positioned for sustainable, mission-driven growth.
​Livingston Johnson
Board of Directors
With nearly two decades of experience in human resources and community leadership, Livingston Johnson brings a powerful blend of professional insight and service to the board. As the Country Director of Human Resources in the hotel industry, he is dedicated to the development of human capital and organizational growth. Beyond his corporate career, Livingston has led numerous community initiatives focused on empowering individuals, fostering personal growth, and encouraging civic engagement. His leadership is grounded in a deep commitment to creating lasting, people-centered impact.
Dr. Jehu Leconte
Board of Directors
Dr. Jehu Leconte is the Founder and CEO of EDEN, Inc., a nonprofit organization that helps families permanently escape homelessness through clinical support, mentoring, and education. His work addresses root challenges such as generational trauma, racial inequity, and lack of mental health access, equipping families to overcome systemic barriers and rebuild their lives. As a mentor with ‘E for All’ and a dedicated community leader, Dr. Leconte brings a unique blend of empathy, strategy, and service to the board, supporting Brown Financial Solutions’ mission to transform lives through financial empowerment.