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Luke Alexander Cardenas

Advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing — Saint Cloud, MN 33rd Ave S

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

7 years

Location

Saint Cloud, MN 56301

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Wells Fargo Clearing

Institution

Total advisors

14,116

Across 1,475 offices

Clients per advisor

92 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$475,575 High

HNW client ratio

50% Very High

About

Luke Cardenas is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2018 and has been with Wells Fargo Bank, NA since 2013. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven, incorporates modern portfolio theory, and includes a wide range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Client services

Based on Wells Fargo Clearing

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

Occupation focus

Based on Wells Fargo Clearing

Retired Founder/Business Owner

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Fee options

Fixed

One-time service fees payable immediately after service; ongoing fees paid quarterly

Percentage

$0 - $1,000,000: 0.1% to 1.0% annually $1,000,000 - $5,000,000: 0.1% to 0.7% annually $5,000,000 - $10,000,000: 0.1% to 0.5% annually $10,000,000 - $25,000,000: 0.01% to 0.25% annually

Commissions

Brokerage transactions generate commissions; Financial Advisors receive a percentage of revenue from commissions

Other

Minimum fee: Minimum fees range from $500 to $5,000 depending on plan size Fee-only: Flat annual fees and percentage of assets fees available; fees are negotiable

Location

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Saint Cloud, MN 33rd Ave S

200 33rd Ave S

Saint Cloud MN 56301

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Minnesota

Work history

7 years of industry experience

Wells Fargo Clearing

2018 - Present • 8 years

Saint Cloud, MN

Wells Fargo Bank, NA

2013 - Present • 13 years

Saint Cloud, MN

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Steven L

Series 66

St. Cloud, MN

Lfa

Steven Laraway is a financial advisor with Lfa, holding a Series 66 designation and over 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Laraway Financial Advisors, Inc. since 2000 and Laraway Insurance Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, Laraway serves on several nonprofit boards, including the Boy Scout Central Minnesota Council and CentraCare Health System. Laraway Financial Advisors (LFA) is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $309 million for about 473 clients through a team of seven advisors. The firm serves individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses, using a model-driven investment approach with diversified allocations across mutual funds, ETFs, and fixed income.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General retirement planning
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James S

Series 63

St. Cloud, MN

Lfa

James Schmitz is a financial advisor with Lfa in St. Cloud, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Laraway Financial Advisors since 2012 and serves as vice president and COO. Outside of his advisory role, Schmitz is an independent insurance agent and a member of a real estate holding company. Laraway Financial Advisors is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $309 million for around 473 clients through a seven-advisor team. The firm serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses, using a model-driven investment approach with diversified portfolios and third-party managers.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General retirement planning
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Jason H

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

St. Cloud, MN

AIS Planning

Jason Hallonquist is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Accredited Investor Services, LLC, dba AIS Planning, since 2008 and serves as an advisor and 10% owner. Outside of his advisory role, Hallonquist participates in several community organizations, including serving on the board of Anne Marie's Alliance, a shelter and support system for battered women, and co-chairing an expense committee at Westwood Community Church. AIS Planning provides financial planning, discretionary investment management, and qualified retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate plans. The firm employs academic-based asset allocation methods and utilizes model strategies and sub-advisers while offering fiduciary and ERISA-related services.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization General estate planning guidance College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax strategies for small businesses Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive
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Jessica G

Series 66

St. Cloud, MN

Midwest Financial Partners

Jessica Gauerke is a financial advisor at Midwest Financial Partners in St. Cloud, MN. She holds a Series 66 designation and has 19 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Jefferson Wells, Alps Fund Services, USAdvisors Wealth Management, Securities America, and Cetera Advisor Networks. Midwest Financial Partners serves individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, trusts, employer retirement plans, and business clients by providing comprehensive portfolio management and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $1.5 billion in client assets through a team of nine advisors, offering individualized investment plans and utilizing institutional custodial platforms and supporting technology for account administration.

Wealth management
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Teresa B

Series 65

St. Cloud, MN

AIS Planning

Teresa Bawden is a Series 65 licensed advisor at AIS Planning with four years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Tax Sheltered Compensation Inc, CBA, Minnwest Bank, and Bremer Bank. AIS Planning is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, and retirement plans with financial planning, discretionary investment management, and qualified retirement plan consulting. The firm employs model strategies and sub-advisers while managing client oversight, allocation, rebalancing, and communication for a diverse client base.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization General estate planning guidance College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax strategies for small businesses Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive
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Charles S

Series 63

St. Cloud, MN

AIS Planning

Charles Shaefer is a financial advisor with AIS Planning in Fort Myers, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at AIS Planning since 2015 and previously at Keystone Wealth Advisors, Inc. from 2013 to 2018. AIS Planning is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm manages discretionary assets of approximately $335 million through a team of nine advisors, utilizing model strategies and sub-advisers while maintaining oversight and client communication.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization General estate planning guidance College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax strategies for small businesses Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive
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