Paul N Brownell was born in Glens Falls, NY and grew up in Fairport, NY. He graduated from Fairport High School and went on to graduate from Tri State University with a degree in accounting. His first job out of University was with Ernst & Ernst, international accounting firm.

Paul moved to Pembroke Pines, Florida in 1980. He worked as a Senior Tax Manager at Price Waterhouse in Miami and then Vice President, Tax at The Wackenhut Corporation. After over 25 years in tax and accounting, he started in the real estate and mortgage industry in 2001.

In 2005, Paul joined with David Chambless as the qualifying Broker and owner of United Realty Group.