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Kimberly Gildea

Advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors

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Location

Duncansville, PA 16635

Credentials

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Industry experience

42 years

About

Kimberly Gildea is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 41 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and its related entities since 2009. She is also a 50% owner of Fair Winds Wealth Strategies, LLC, a separate investment-related business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning services and integrates advisory with various financial products and referral channels.

Client services

Based on Wells Fargo Advisors

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers
Investment consulting services to institutional clients

Expertise

Based on Wells Fargo Advisors

Divorce financial planning Planning for children with special needs Business exit / sale strategy Cash flow / budgeting

Occupation focus

Based on Wells Fargo Advisors

Founder/Business Owner

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Commissions

Brokerage commissions are charged if clients implement investment recommendations through Wells Fargo Advisors brokerage accounts, in addition to advisory fees.

Other

Account minimum: $250,000 Fee-only: Fee-Based Planning Services fees range from $0 up to $25,000 per engagement, varying by service complexity and client's net worth. Specific fees are as follows: For clients with a net worth $250,000 to $500,000, total fee per engagement up to $5,000; $500,000 to $1,000,000, up to $12,500; over $1,000,000, up to $25,000. Individual service fees range up to $1,000-$1,500 to $5,000-$7,500 depending on net worth and service type.

Location

260 Convention Center Drive

Duncansville, PA 16635

Most active in

Pennsylvania · Texas

Work history

Wells Fargo Advisors

2021 - Present (5 years)

Wells Fargo Clearing

2016 - 2021 (5 years)

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS LLC

2009 - 2016 (7 years)

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