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Paul Magness

Advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing

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Location

Winchester, VA 22601

Credentials

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Industry experience

25 years

About

Paul Magness is a CFP® professional with 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC, where he has worked since 2019. Prior to that, he held roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as treasurer for the Applie Pie Meadows HOA and is involved with the Sacred Heart Academy PTO in Winchester, VA, including serving as a substitute teacher. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, notably 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

117 N Braddock St Ste 100

Winchester, VA 22601

Most active in

Texas · Virginia

Work history

Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC

2019 - Present (7 years)

Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A.

2015 - 2019 (4 years)

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LlC

2009 - 2019 (10 years)

Disclosures

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