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Christopher Michael Wells

Advisor at LPL Financial — Springfield, OH Warder St

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Credentials

Series 63

Experience

29 years

Location

Springfield, OH 45504-2581

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LPL Financial

Institution

Total advisors

22,923

Across 10,510 offices

Clients per advisor

86 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$399,489 Typical

HNW client ratio

34% Very High

About

Christopher Wells is a Series 63 licensed advisor with 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously held positions at SII Investments, Inc., Next Financial Group, Inc., New England Securities, and Financial Designs & Systems Co., LLC. Wells is also involved with Wallace & Turner, Inc. in a non-variable insurance capacity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Client services

Based on LPL Financial

Financial planning Portfolio management Educational seminars or workshops
Consulting and other non-discretionary advisory services

Expertise

Based on LPL Financial

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities

Occupation focus

Based on LPL Financial

Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees up to $15,000 for financial planning and consulting services

Project-based

Up to $500 per hour for financial planning and consulting services

Location

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Springfield, OH Warder St

30 Warder St Ste 200

Springfield OH 45504-2581

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Ohio

Work history

29 years of industry experience

LPL Financial

2018 - Present • 8 years

Springfield, OH

SII Investments, Inc.

2010 - 2018 • 8 years

Springfield, OH

Next Financial Group, Inc.

2006 - 2010 • 4 years

Springfield, OH

New England Securities

2005 - 2006 • 1 year

Springfield, OH

Financial Designs & Systems Co., LLC

2004 - 2005 • 1 year

Springfield, OH

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Annuities Active portfolio management
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Series 63, Series 65

Springfield, OH

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