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Robert Wells

Advisor at Private Advisor Group, LLC

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Location

Warrenton, VA

Credentials

Series 66

Industry experience

13 years

About

Robert Wells is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Valic Financial Advisors before joining Private Advisor Group and LPL Financial in 2017. Outside of his advisory role, Wells owns a coffee roasting business and is an active musician with The Imaginary Blues Band. Private Advisor Group, LLC is an SEC-registered firm managing over $41 billion across more than 135,000 client relationships. The firm serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate and retirement plan clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party asset management programs through a variety of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Client services

Based on Private Advisor Group, LLC

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Newsletters or periodicals Educational seminars or workshops Solicitation/referral

Occupation focus

Based on Private Advisor Group, LLC

Retired Founder/Business Owner

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Fee options

Fixed

Registrant can agree to charge a flat fee for specific services or periods, negotiated with clients.

Percentage

Negotiable up to 2.00% annually

Commissions

Certain IARs are registered representatives of LPL and may receive commissions on securities or insurance products sold; commissions vary.

Project-based

Financial planning and consulting fees generally range from $150 to $400 per hour, negotiable.

Other

Minimum fee: Registrant generally does not require an annual minimum fee or asset level for investment advisory services but can set an annual minimum fee or lesser fee at its discretion. Fee-only: Financial planning and consulting fees negotiable on a fixed fee basis or hourly rate basis, generally ranging from $150 to $400 per hour.

Location

Warrenton, VA

Most active in

Virginia

Work history

Private Advisor Group, LLC

2017 - Present (9 years)

LPL Financial, LLC

2017 - Present (9 years)

Valic Financial Advisors

2012 - 2017 (5 years)

Disclosures

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