Samuel Tapia is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo since 2010, initially at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and continuing at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Ryan Ashton is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing based in Carlsbad, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2019, he worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank from 2015 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages several restaurant-related businesses in California. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s process is guided by investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Leslee Armstrong is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Alan Shapiro is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC for one year. Outside of his advisory role, Shapiro serves as co-trustee of a family trust. 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 advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Daniel Avan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a one-year tenure at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for a family trust. 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 investment process is guided by investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Zachary Tapia is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Farmstead, DoorDash, and Milliman, among others. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Darrell Hesford is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is a part-owner of Hendo's Brewing & Spirits, a restaurant and brewery in Temecula, CA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s advisory approach is driven by investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment menus.

Scott Hood is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following two years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Michael Terry is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank in various roles from 2011 to 2023. Terry is a passive owner of an investment-related business called 3 Fruit in the Box based in Oceanside, California. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s advisory approach is based on investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, and it includes a broader range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Alisha Leone is a Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) with 10 years of experience, currently serving as an advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. She is also registered with the Series 66 designation. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

William Allred III is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial for 11 years before joining Wells Fargo in 2025. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and applying diversification principles and modern portfolio theory.

Shily Sasinouan is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2010. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s approach is based on investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Joseph De Falco is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services for 11 years before joining Wells Fargo in 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he is the majority owner of DKM Enterprises, LLC, an investment-related business. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

David Delino is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, and Unionbanc Investment Services. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is driven by investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Ara Hunt is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of experience primarily with Wells Fargo since 2019. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, Hunt worked in the hospitality industry with Hilton Hotels and DoubleTree By Hilton. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from internal and third-party sources.

Nga Ying Chan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, including a prior role at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and external sources while providing both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Gregory Flynn is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.