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***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.
June 27, 2024
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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.
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.
June 30, 2023
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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.
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.
June 19, 2024
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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.
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.
June 17, 2024
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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!
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.
June 16, 2024
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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!
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.
February 21, 2024
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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.
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
March 20, 2024
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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!
Take care before giving them your card details
A couple of years ago, my elderly father-in-law gave Brownstone Research his credit card details (possibly to get access to a "free" report or possibly taking out a subscription by mistake). Since then, they have been taking $129 per year from him, despite our requests for this to stop. It was only when we posted the first, somewhat intemperately-worded version of this review here on TrustPilot that we got action.
February 9, 2024
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Hi, Peter. 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. Kindly note that as per checking, your father-in-law subscribed to our The Near Future Report publication with a yearly auto-renewal fee of $129. Unfortunately, we have not received any previous correspondence from the subscriber regarding the cancelation of the service. Rest assured, the subscription has been canceled and the recent auto-renewal charge refunded within our 30-day money-back guarantee. Please call us at (888) 493-3156 should you need further assistance.
Spammy Promotions and No Refund
I purchased a 3-year subscription to The Near Future Report. I thought the research had a serious bias problem, and it turns out the particular editor is no longer with the company. My subscription was cancelled after the first year because apparently I didn't pay the yearly maintenance fee. I received so many spammy email promotions that I had unsubscribed from the emails, which is probably why I didn't see any notices about paying the maintenance fee. I would have wanted to cancel the subscription anyway, but at this point they are saying no refunds (even partial). I do not recommend their services.
February 19, 2024
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Hi, Ralph. At Brownstone Research, we aim to provide positive experiences at all times. Please be advised that your subscription to The Near Future Report was ordered on 3/20/2022 but was canceled after a year due to an unpaid yearly renewal fee. We’ve also released an update regarding our new editor, Colin Tedards, sometime around June 2023. Rest assured, we’ve included your email address in our Do Not Promote list. This means you won't receive any promotional or free emails from us moving forward. Please call us at (888) 493-3156 should you need more assistance.
Fraudulent scam artists - do not give them your data
More than 2 years after I cancelled they have charged my credit card at least twice! They also sell your data so you get spammed. This company is a complete scam. Do not do business with them!
They say call them but you won't get through. They say contact us but you can't, They say they can't find my membership (rightly so because I am not a member) - but they deduct the money just the same. ABSOLUTE THIEVES!!!!!
February 12, 2024
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Hi, Hilary. 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 do not sell personal information. Unfortunately, we are unable to locate your account. Please call us at (888) 493-3156, we’d be happy to assist you!
I spent 2 days as a new member and…
I spent 2 days as a new member and still cant download and print "My #1 AI Stock: Google’s Secret Supplier." horrible horrible horrible If you are not able to fix problem maybe I should not trust you and should cancel my subscription!!!!!
February 6, 2024
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Thank you for providing your feedback and letting us know about this issue, Stephen. Kindly note that we have reached out to you for the steps on how to access the information on our website. Please get in touch with us at (888) 493-3156 should you need further assistance.
Cheers,
Brownstone Research
How could a professional be so wrong! Fishy!
How could a professional be so wrong? I must admit, Jeff Brown's stock picks were consistent! Unfortunately, all his picks would yield an 80% loss. How can someone profess to know it all, take your money and run? What a disgrace!
January 17, 2024
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Reply from Brownstone Research
We are sorry to hear about your experience Alex. We have very high expectations at Brownstone Research and would love the opportunity to improve.
We know the current market volatility is trying. All of us as investors are hurting right now. And while we wish we could respond to each subscriber individually, we hope you find our thoughts and analysis below helpful. As we write, all three major U.S. market indices are down double digits this year. The Nasdaq has borne the brunt of the downturn, falling 28% this year. Small-capitalization growth stocks have not fared well in this environment.
When three of the best businesses in modern history are down by double digits like this, we know there is fear in the market. There’s no short answer for why stocks are selling off like this…Some of it is inflationary fears. Some of it is being caused by the uncertainty of what the Federal Reserve will, or will not, do next. Some of the selling is being caused by geopolitical uncertainty, or by deleveraging happening with institutional capital.
Our teams have been working tirelessly to stay on top of all these developments. And we agree that we have approached deeply oversold conditions. But I know that type of analysis can only help so much. When we look at our portfolios every day and see an ocean of red, it hurts.
When markets become volatile, it’s very easy to give into fear and panic. These are very emotional times. But we tend to make our worst decisions when we are emotional.
Our new editor Colin Tedards is leading the way for Brownstone Research. Colin's background and strategy will be different from Jeff Brown's. Additionally, we have new updates and recommendations that will be of to your benefit. We have been impressed by Colin's track record and his discipline in risk management. We care, and we want to make this better, please reach out to us at (888) 512-0726 or memberservices@brownstoneresearch.com if you have any future concerns.
Be Careful Folks/ Charged But Nothing Sent
STAY AWAY FOLKS FROM THIS COMPANY! It is now January 31, 2024, and I have had to turn collecting over to my credit card company. I was charged twice from this company for Christmas gifts ordered but not delivered. As I stated in a previous review, I gave this company ample time to respond to these outrageous charges. The only time I got their attention is when I asked BBB for their help in this matter. They answered BBB's response by saying they did not want to pay out more than they had given back. What the heck, how can they charge me for something they never delivered! I received billing from this company of $29.99 and $130.95 for those purchases. Your charges came in as seller info: Brownstone Resources; 888-806-2504; modernlifetrend.com. On January 4, 2024, when I received my statement form my card company I saw these charges. On January 4, 2024, I contacted a representative from Capital One about these charges. At that point in time because I did not know the Christmas presents I ordered had not come from you, I told the representative from Capital One I wanted a partial credit of $36.58. I did receive that credit on that very day. However, now that I know your company did not send me these gifts, you still owe me $124.35. The reason I know your company did not send my orders is on my paperwork from PayPal. The order number takes me to a page which the tracking number provided states, "SHIPPING LABEL CREATED, USPS AWAITING ITEM. A SHIPPING HAS BEEN PREPARED FOR YOUR ITEM. A DELIVERY DATE WIIL BE PROVIDED WHEN USPS RECEIVES THE PACKAGE." I never received anything showing this item was shipped. The order number is 9300110944101592035805. Horrible company to deal with. They have even denied being associated with the company they are DBA, modernlifet!
November 25, 2023
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Hi Michael, thank you for taking the time out to leave us a review. We have reviewed your concerns, however Modern Life & Margin Holdings are not affiliated with our company. Can you please provide us with more information so that we can pull up your account to see if you were charged by Brownstone Research. Please reach out to us at (888) 512-0726 or memberservices@brownstoneresearch.com, and we will be more than happy to assist you.
Beware of the Scam
In 2018, in order to have an idea of the Brownstone research, I had to provide my credit card details. In a few days, I realised that I wasn't interested and I unsubscribed before any charge was done. Then, not only I unsubscribed immediately but also I activated the email selection to send to the the spam all their future emails. But few days ago, I received an email that warned me about a renewal yearly payment of $ 129 on Dec. 22/2023. I contacted them immediately and I was able to cancel the subscription (that I never subscribed). I was told that I subscribed again on Dec.22/2021! But this was totally false. I requested a refund for the $129 charge done on 2022 (I didn't know about it) but I am sure they will not do it as I noticed the hundreds and hundreds complains like mine, that were not refunded.
Beware, do not give them your credit card details, as they will use it whenever they want and you will be charged, as they have done with me, even if I didn't receive any report from them and I didn't subscribe with them. Now I asked to have a copy of my subscription request and will wait for it but I know there is no request. They said that the Auto Renewal Notices were sent to me 30 days, 15 days, 7 days and 5 days prior !
This is totally false, in fact I requested to see a copy of these notices but nothing was sent. This is a real scam!
A class action lawsuit is owed to this group.
December 19, 2023
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Hi, Paolino. At Brownstone Research, we aim to provide positive experiences at all times.
Please be advised that you currently have an active subscription to The Near Future Report which was renewed on 12/22/2022 with auto-renewal notices sent 30 days, 15 days, 7 days, and 5 days prior. Kindly note that we reached out to you to provide all the details of your purchases for the subscription.
If you would like to discuss your experience further, don't hesitate to reach out to us at (888) 493-3156 or memberservices@brownstoneresearch.com. We would love the opportunity to resolve any issues.
I paid $ 2,000 to subscribe to…
I paid $ 2,000 to subscribe to Brownstone Exponential Tech Investor. I believed in the companies propaganda. Jeff’s 3 can’t miss picks, which I timely invested in, were big time losers. PRST down 94.24%, RGTI down 84.49, ILMN down 73.59%. Buyer beware!
November 22, 2023
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Reply from Brownstone Research
We are sorry to hear about your experience. We have very high expectations at Brownstone Research and would love the opportunity to improve. Unfortunately we are unable to locate an account for you.
Please provide us with the following information so that we can properly assist you:
1. What is the email address you used when placing your order?
You may also reach out to us at (888) 512-0726 or memberservices@brownstoneresearch.com.
I am trying to get feedback on…
I am trying to get feedback on Brownstone Research after the biggest con artist of all time Jeff Brown high tailed it out of dodge after stealing money.
Is anyone having success with Colin?
November 12, 2023
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Reply from Brownstone Research
We are sorry to hear about your experience. We have very high expectations at Brownstone Research and would love the opportunity to improve.
Please provide us with the following information so that we can properly assist you:
1. What is the email address you used when placing your order?
You may also reach out to us at (888) 493-3156 or memberservices@brownstoneresearch.com and we'd be happy to help you out.
Mislead for Sure
After watching the Early Stage Trader promotional webinar I paid the $2,500 to join. Since then virtually every stock Jeff recommended has lost 90% or more or gone out of business. I feel like I was mislead to believe he had some inside track on these stocks and he could predict when a stock would jump in value based on when they would file with the FDA (Tittle 8) or complete clinical trials Title 21, final countdown forms etc. He talked about "timed" stocks. I know I am not alone on this; a class action may be warranted.
November 10, 2023
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We are sorry to hear about your experience Chris. We have very high expectations at Brownstone Research and would love the opportunity to improve.
We know the current market volatility is trying. All of us as investors are hurting right now. And while we wish we could respond to each subscriber individually, we hope you find our thoughts and analysis below helpful. As we write, all three major U.S. market indices are down double digits this year. The Nasdaq has borne the brunt of the downturn, falling 28% this year. Small-capitalization growth stocks have not fared well in this environment.
When three of the best businesses in modern history are down by double digits like this, we know there is fear in the market. There’s no short answer for why stocks are selling off like this…Some of it is inflationary fears. Some of it is being caused by the uncertainty of what the Federal Reserve will, or will not, do next. Some of the selling is being caused by geopolitical uncertainty, or by deleveraging happening with institutional capital.
Our teams have been working tirelessly to stay on top of all these developments. And we agree that we have approached deeply oversold conditions. But I know that type of analysis can only help so much. When we look at our portfolios every day and see an ocean of red, it hurts.
When markets become volatile, it’s very easy to give into fear and panic. These are very emotional times. But we tend to make our worst decisions when we are emotional.
Please be advised that you have access to our Brownstone Unlimited publication which provides multiple top-notch recommendations ranging from stock trading, crowdfunding, SPACS, and many more.
Our new editor Colin Tedards is leading the way for Brownstone Research. Colin's background and strategy will be different from Jeff Brown's. Additionally, we have new updates and recommendations that will be of to your benefit. We have been impressed by Colin's track record and his discipline in risk management. We care, and we want to make this better, please reach out to us at (888) 512-0726 or memberservices@brownstoneresearch.com if you have any future concerns."
I paid extra for an lifetime…
I paid extra for an lifetime subscription. I tried to long on and was deigned. I called and asked why and was told i needed to pay a 25$ a year maintenance fee. It was buried in the sign on agreement. Very Deceptive!
November 9, 2023
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Reply from Brownstone Research
We are sorry to hear about your experience. We have very high expectations at Brownstone Research and would love the opportunity to improve.
Please be advised, The Near Future Report publication provides multiple top-notch mid to large-cap tech stock recommendations which could be accessed via our website, mobile app, and email.
Kindly note, your membership to The Near Future Report Lifetime was ordered on 3/23/2021. Your membership comes with yearly maintenance fee of $24. As a courtesy to our subscribers, we send renewals notices 30 days, 15 days, 7 days, and 5 days prior to their renewal.
Should you have any questions, you may reach out to us at (888) 512-0726 or memberservices@brownstoneresearch.com.
I canceled this program about 2 months…
I canceled this program about 2 months after I signed up.
I called the stated number and told the lady to cancel my subscription. On the phone call she said dhe did. My reason? S total lack of results.
I tried for about two months to scrupulously use their research for investing , and NOTHING came up on the positive side. I then started looking at their bulletins excruciatingly closely and found much of it had info that had been put out by other investment firms. None of the ones put out appeared to not be original research. Still, it wasn't good and I canceled.
The operation seemed a bit questionable.
Now they are sending me a Daily subscription renewal of $129. I can't get anyone on the number I had from last year.
I called my bank and they said I wasn't under an obligation to pay under these circumstances.
December 15, 2022
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Reply from Brownstone Research
Thank you for contacting Brownstone Research.
We have received your review and unfortunately, we cannot locate your account. Kindly reach out to us at (888) 493-3156 or memberservices@brownstoneresearch.com and we'd be happy to help you out.
Throw your money in a barrel
Throw your money in a barrel, burn it and urinate on the ashes. It will be the same end result as following the Brownstone investing advice.
A class action lawsuit is owed to this group.
October 25, 2023
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Reply from Brownstone Research
We are sorry to hear about your experience. We have very high expectations at Brownstone Research and would love the opportunity to improve.
We know the current market volatility is trying. All of us as investors are hurting right now. And while we wish we could respond to each subscriber individually, we hope you find our thoughts and analysis below helpful. As we write, all three major U.S. market indices are down double digits this year. The Nasdaq has borne the brunt of the downturn, falling 28% this year. Small-capitalization growth stocks have not fared well in this environment.
When three of the best businesses in modern history are down by double digits like this, we know there is fear in the market. There’s no short answer for why stocks are selling off like this…Some of it is inflationary fears. Some of it is being caused by the uncertainty of what the Federal Reserve will, or will not, do next. Some of the selling is being caused by geopolitical uncertainty, or by deleveraging happening with institutional capital.
Our teams have been working tirelessly to stay on top of all these developments. And we agree that we have approached deeply oversold conditions. But I know that type of analysis can only help so much. When we look at our portfolios every day and see an ocean of red, it hurts.
When markets become volatile, it’s very easy to give into fear and panic. These are very emotional times. But we tend to make our worst decisions when we are emotional.
Please be advised that you have access to our Brownstone Unlimited publication which provides multiple top-notch recommendations ranging from stock trading, crowdfunding, SPACS, and many more.
Our new editor Colin Tedards is leading the way for Brownstone Research. Colin's background and strategy will be different from Jeff Brown's. Additionally, we have new updates and recommendations that will be of to your benefit. We have been impressed by Colin's track record and his discipline in risk management. We care, and we want to make this better, please reach out to us at (888) 512-0726 or memberservices@brownstoneresearch.com if you have any future concerns.
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