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Evaluating 86 reviews, most reviewers were unhappy with their experience overall, expressing deep frustration with the service. Many people complained about unexpected subscription charges, hidden costs, and feeling completely misled by expensive digital product pitches that failed to deliver. Consumers also reported facing major difficulties when attempting to cancel their ongoing memberships, contact support agents, or secure rightful refunds. Some reviewers were happy with the helpful customer support team, noting that representatives were very patient and efficient when resolving account access issues. Additionally, a few consumers even found the educational market content and specific stock recommendations quite beneficial for their long-term trading goals.

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I enjoy listening to Jeff Brown he talks logically and seems sincere. i however found charges on my statement with amounts I never authorized nor have i received sufficient information to suppor... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

They should explain that subscription services don't mean fast gains. We don't all have same experience w/investing. That being said, whenever I've called the company w/question, they spend the time... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I feel when you recommend any new stock and then it drops a good amount you do not follow up on what we as investors should do. Hold, sell or buy more? Has anything changed from your side as to t... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I was looking at your (rather long) video advertisement that popped up in my in box. I'm certainly no tech expert but am always looking for investment opportunities so I would need advice and guidance... See more

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Brownstone Research is a boutique investment research firm that consistently delivers insights and profitable investment recommendations to its subscribers. For too long, the best investment research has not been available to individual investors. It has been typically reserved for investment banks, hedge funds, private equity, and high-net-worth clients. The mission of Brownstone Research is to make that kind of proprietary research available to any investors looking to gain an edge in the markets. The goal is simple… to deliver unique and profitable investment research found nowhere else.


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

total scam..

total scam... jeff comes off like a cutting edge sharp advisor... the truth you will loose allot of your money... and he keeps acting like he is wonderful...

13 January 2025
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Hi, Zeke! Thank you for your feedback. At Brownstone Research, we strive for perfection and aim to provide positive experiences at all times. Please note that we are showing significant gains from the recommendations based on our portfolio. To assist you better, please call us at (888) 493-3156.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This is not a reputable company!!!

Please do not order any merchandise from this company! They have not responded to any emails or phone calls about an order, nor do I now expect them too. They go by many names: Brownstone, Modern Life Trend, and Top Power Savers as part of the confusion of who you are really dealing with.

25 December 2024
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Reply from Brownstone Research

Hello, Rebecca! At Brownstone Research, our commitment is to ensure consistently positive experiences, and we value your input. We take pride in offering meticulously researched investment recommendations.

Please be advised that we are unable to locate your account. Feel free to reach out to us at (888) 493-3156 or email us at memberservices@brownstoneresearch.com so we can assist you. Your satisfaction is our priority!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

60 day money back is a scam…

Sent many emails to member services trying to cancel my subscription during the 60 day money back guarantee and have received ZERO response. Still trying to cancel it now, beware.

21 December 2024
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Reply from Brownstone Research

Hi, Jason! Thank you for your feedback. At Brownstone Research, we strive for perfection and aim to provide positive experiences at all times. Please be advised that your subscription to The Near Future Report has been canceled and refunded within our 60-day money-back guarantee. Please call us at (888) 493-3156 should you need further assistance.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

jeff brown stocks research is a big BS…

jeff brown stocks research is a big BS 5 years ago i bought ON semi cond on his recommendations it never went up at all don't fall for his recommendations

3 December 2024
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Reply from Brownstone Research

Hi, Midway! Thank you for your feedback. At Brownstone Research, we strive for perfection and aim to provide positive experiences at all times. Please note that we are showing significant gains from the recommendations based on our portfolio. To assist you better, please call us at (888) 493-3156.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Scammers!!!

Scammers!!!! Overcharged!!!!! It says it cost X, and you are charged much much more!!!!! And no reply from customer service.

12 December 2024
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Reply from Brownstone Research

Thank you for providing your feedback and letting us know about this issue, Enrique. We care, and we want to make this better, please get in touch with us at (888) 493-3156. We would love the chance to resolve any issues.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Canceled my trial subscription.

I got a trial subscription online, looked at the product and then canceled at their phone number 888-493-3156 a few days later (today). Although I have not received the credit to my card yet, the customer rep was fine and this was an easy process. I expect to receive the refund.

11 December 2024
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Hi, Ron. Thank you for taking the time to rate us! We are glad we could leave a positive impact and make your experience a pleasant one.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If I could give zero stars I would

If I could give zero stars I would. This man gives BAD investment advice. I don't believe he even invests in what he recommends. He says it would be a conflict of interest. If you have no skin in the game, you have nothing to lose. I lost 80% of my portfolio value because of his bio-tech recommendations. I forgot to add that Editas bio-tech was up to $90 a share from about $30 when I bought it. He told people to hold it as it had further to go. I did and today it is worth around $3.00. What a joke!

31 October 2024
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Reply from Brownstone Research

Thank you for sharing your feedback, Kristen. We deeply regret to hear about your experience and truly understand how disappointing it can be when investments don't perform as expected.

At Brownstone Research, we strive for excellence in providing meticulously researched investment recommendations, and we genuinely aim to deliver positive outcomes for all our subscribers.

We appreciate your perspective and would like the opportunity to better understand your concerns and address them directly. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to our dedicated customer service team at (888) 512-0726. We’re here to assist you and ensure we provide the support you need.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Corked as $%^&

I have been trying to cancel this subscription to Brownstone Research for years now. I can't log in, says my password is incorrect. Clicking on the reset password link allows you to put your email in. I never get an email to reset my password. I have sent customer service an email at least 5 times a year and never get a response. I have decided to simply cancel my card to stop another annual recurrence charge.

15 November 2024
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Reply from Brownstone Research

Hi, AmegaP! Thank you for your feedback. At Brownstone Research, we strive for perfection and aim to provide positive experiences at all times. Please be advised that we are unable to locate your account. To assist you better, please call us at (888) 493-3156 or email us at memberservices@brownstoneresearch.com.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

THIS jerk spoke for more than an hour…

THIS jerk spoke for more than an hour promising I would be able to make a lot of money in 5 stocks. He repeated himself, wasted a lot of my time, and never told me about the 5 stocks. I hope he is rewarded for wasting a lot of people's time teasing with big promises. Shame on him for causing so much suffering.

29 October 2024
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Reply from Brownstone Research

Hi, Alfred! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We understand how valuable your time is, and we apologize if the presentation left you feeling disappointed.

To access the details of the five stocks, a subscription to our publication is required. Our team is here to assist with any questions you may have about our research and subscription options. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at (888) 512-0726, and we'll be more than happy to provide guidance to ensure you get the most out of your experience. Thank you again for your feedback and for giving us the opportunity to improve our service!






Rated 1 out of 5 stars

1 star is in fact too generous

In mid 2019, Right before tesla went on a historic run, Jeff told his subscribers to sell tesla as it had hit stop loss. Soon after Tesla shot to the stars. "Learning" from that, a while later, he told his subscribers to remove all the stop losses. The idea worked great during the bull market when everyone is smart. In Feb 2021 our portfolio started going down to trash and he kept saying such and such advisors have raised price targets. Stocks like NNDM were up over 500% all that gain and many more alike got evaporated and went down over 50% and still refused to let go of ego and cut the losses and kept giving positive but worthless updates. I am not sure if there was any call on Early Stage trader which actually made a penny for the subscribers. The sales presentation for early stage was full of lies which I am not sure how he didn't get into trouble for. I have kept my subscription to see where it all will go but soon will cancel it as it's up for renewal.

3 September 2023
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Reply from Brownstone Research

Hi, Arman! Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are committed to providing valuable investment insights and maintaining transparency and integrity in our services. However, we understand that not all advice will align with market movements.
We were unable to locate any account under your name, and it's important to note that the Early Stage Trader program was discontinued last year. It seems there might be some confusion regarding your current subscription status with us.
We appreciate your continued support and hope to address any issues to improve your experience. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at 1-888-512-0726

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Followup to the response to my previous post

While it is accurate to say that my subscription expired at the end of 2021 the only thing I can say is thank heavens it expired. Following advice given I lost at least 5 times my subscription fee. Recommendations were a total disaster and frankly I think I should have bought Powerball tickets. There one expects to lose so I would have fulfilled my destiny. At a minimum I would hope that the organization is embarassed by their performance. $2,000 spent at least $10,000 lost. That's 6,000 lottery tickets

24 July 2024
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Reply from Brownstone Research

Thank you for providing your feedback and letting us know about this issue, Hugh. We care, and we want to make this better, please get in touch with us at (888) 493-3156. We would love the chance to resolve any issues.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I stand with Jeff Brown

I'm impressed with the amount of bad feedback here. I am an unlimited subscriber and yes, I was considering leaving a 1 star review after they fired Jeff Brown and cut most of the services as well as the picks in some of them. Nothing against the chap that substituted him but Jeff is simply superior, they just fired him when the markets were at the bottom and then cleaned up the losers (small caps after the interest hikes) to have a better-looking portfolio at the expense of the customers realising the losses. The new team enjoyed the ride of the markets after they joined (and I got great results from those picks also) but many of the small caps they cut short (I held in) skyrocketed just after they cut them. My brownstone small cap portfolio crashed too ever since the interest hikes and covid, but it was a bad time for all the small caps. We just chose a bad time to join the service but if you do your research Jeff Brown's advice is top-notch when it comes to technology and biotech. I look forward for them to relaunch the previously cancelled services.

17 July 2024
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Reply from Brownstone Research

Hi, Francisco! Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback with us. We genuinely appreciate the insights you've provided and we look forward to providing you with top-notch investment advice and opportunities in the future. Thank you again for your feedback and your loyalty.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Their performance has shifted…

Their performance has shifted dramatically from positive to negative. It's been a series of setbacks one after the other. To ensure my wealth remain unrestricted, I have exclusively entrusted Salviana Summa as its custodian.

28 June 2024
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Reply from Brownstone Research

Hi, Joshua! Thank you for your feedback. At Brownstone Research, we strive for perfection and aim to provide positive experiences at all times. Please note that we are showing significant gains from the recommendations based on our portfolio. To assist you better, please give any identifying details. You may also call us at (888) 493-3156 should you need further assistance.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

***From Hype to Heartache: my $90k Investment Nightmare***

You know, I jumped on this pit hole thinking it had all the bells and whistles, right? But man, that excitement turned into straight-up frustration real quick! They kept yapping about withdrawals, but I've been waiting for weeks and haven't seen a single dime of my $90k! it's like, poof, gone.

And don't even get me started on their so-calleed support! Every time I try to reach out, it's like talking to a brick wall. Generic replies, denying they ever got my emails - like, seriously?

let me lay it out for ya. This whole rodeo with these folks? Total letdown, plain and simple. Meanwhile, over at echelonis elitus, it's raining cash and everyone's living the dream, you know? Since I hitched my wagon to them, it's been like picking ripe fruit, one after the other. I mean, who'd have thought there's a magical unicorn of a platform where you're swimming in seven-figure paydays? Nowhere else, folks - absolutely nowhere else!

Do yourself a favour and pick a different spot. These guys are just a big ol'bucket of letdown. Ain't worth the sweat off your brow.

27 June 2024
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Reply from Brownstone Research

We are sorry to hear about your experience, Sierra! We have very high expectations at Brownstone Research and would love the opportunity to improve. Please note that we are showing significant gains from the recommendations based on our portfolio. Can you please provide us with more information so that we can pull up your account to review. Please reach out to us at (888) 512-0726 or memberservices@brownstoneresearch.com, and we will be more than happy to assist you.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

FTC and BBB take note of Jeff Brown and Brownstone Research!

They are bringing the fraudulent Jeff Brown back so he can destroy more people’s retirement portfolios like mine . This guy had my complete trust and while he made some decent recommendations during a hot market (where’s the genius in that??) he told us to sell our full positions in Meta right before it soared! I purchased Exponential Tech for $2500 in Aug 2021 because he pitched 5-10x gains hard.. it should have been called Exponential Loss because that’s what it was in under a year. The worst part is that i recommended him to my son in law who could barely afford but purchased a $5000 subscription for the Metaverse which Jeff went on and on about which turned out to be a big fat nothing burger. Absolutely shameful and disgusting that someone who talks about representing the “little guy” against the Wall Street wolves is just another wolf himself. No refunds from this company, no compensation of any kind other than offering some other useless rag newsletter and now he’s back to do it again. Bye Jeff.

30 June 2023
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Reply from Brownstone Research

Hey, Sharon! Thank you for sharing your concerns. Your feedback is crucial, and we take it seriously. While market outcomes can vary, we acknowledge your experience. It's important to note that the Exponential Tech Investor portfolio has shown overall positive returns beyond the losses mentioned. Your feedback helps us improve, and we're committed to providing valuable insights to our members. If there's anything specific you'd like us to address, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at (800) 681-1765.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Jeff Brown has destroyed the wealth of…

Jeff Brown has destroyed the wealth of so many people. Colin Tedard took over when Jeff disappeared around 8 months ago. Colin has made us lifetime newsletter subscribers alot of money. Now the full of hisself, know nothing,Jeff Brown is coming back? I now have zero confidence in Porter Stansberry services or anything to do with Brown.

19 June 2024
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Reply from Brownstone Research

Thank you for sharing your concerns with us. Your feedback is valuable and we take it seriously.
Regarding Jeff Brown's return and any associated services, we want to assure you that we are continually evaluating and improving our offerings to ensure they meet our members' needs. We appreciate your trust and are committed to delivering high-quality content and services that benefit our members.
If there's anything specific you'd like us to address, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at (800) 681-1765.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Total Scam Artist

I invested with Jeff Brown several years ago and lost over $1 million. He is a total scam artist, no integrity, terrible customer service. I went by to his headquarter location in Delray Beach and had to wait 20 for someone to meet me outside. If you want to build your net worth, look elsewhere.

17 June 2024
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Reply from Brownstone Research

Hi, Mark. At Brownstone Research, we strive for perfection and aim to provide positive experiences at all times. We also take pride in offering meticulously researched investment recommendations and we have multiple gains from our publications. Should you need assistance, please call us at (888) 493-3156, we’d be happy to assist you!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Why is there no zero star option

Why is there no zero star option? These guys are an absolute scam. Most of their top picks loke ILMN lost more than 50%. That too in a market when any idiot could be making money. Stay away from these guys.

16 June 2024
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Reply from Brownstone Research

Hi, Sankara. At Brownstone Research, we strive for perfection and aim to provide positive experiences at all times. We also take pride in offering meticulously researched investment recommendations and we have multiple gains from our publications. Please call us at (888) 493-3156, we’d be happy to assist you!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I have been completely scammed by…

I have been completely scammed by Brownstone research. I paid nearly $4000 for lifetime membership and have been shut out. I can’t log in, they don’t respond to my emails. DO NOT give these people your money, never earned any money from their advice. Have got much better advice for far less money elsewhere.

21 February 2024
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Reply from Brownstone Research

Hi, Richard. At Brownstone Research, we strive for perfection and aim to provide positive experiences at all times. Please be advised that your lifetime subscription to Neural Net Profits was transferred over to our affiliate as communicated on October 2023. Please call us at (888) 493-3156 or email memberservices@brownstoneresearch.com should you need further assistance.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

It’s hard for me to even give one star

It’s hard for me to even give one star. We are stilling digging out after losing thousands! Waiting for some of the recommendations to bounce back isn’t even possible. The SPAC recommendations made were an absolute atrocity and should be considered a crime.
I receive countless emails from other financial institutions and I have been put on the do not distribute list but I unsubscribe to at least 10 emails per day.
This has been an absolute disaster with no consequences to Mr Brown

20 March 2024
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Reply from Brownstone Research

Hi, Jan. At Brownstone Research, we strive for perfection and aim to provide positive experiences at all times. We also take pride in offering meticulously researched investment recommendations and have seen significant returns in our recommendations. Additionally, we are unable to locate your account. Please call us at (888) 493-3156, we’d be happy to help!

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