Cincinnati, OH E 5th St Office

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WELLS FARGO Advisors

Institution

Firm-wide stats for WELLS FARGO Advisors

Total advisors

4,162

Across 1,138 offices

Clients per advisor

110 High

Avg AUM per client

$514,335 High

HNW client ratio

51% Very High

About

Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker‑dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that provides investment and fee‑based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients through a network of financial advisors. Its planning menu is broad and offered to clients who meet a net‑worth threshold, covering cash‑flow, retirement, education, risk and wealth‑transfer planning as well as niche services such as business‑owner transition planning, sports & entertainment planning, special‑needs analysis, and divorce planning that require specific advisor credentials.

Financial advisors develop tailored recommendations using Wells Fargo research, planning tools and simulation models, and deliver those recommendations through meetings and written client summary letters; clients may choose whether or how to implement recommendations and implementation through the firm’s brokerage or advisory programs is optional. Planning engagements are generally discrete rather than ongoing, and fees are negotiated based on the scope and complexity of the engagement.

Notably, the firm integrates advisory services with other financial product sales and referral channels—such as banking, securities‑based lending, trustee services and affiliated fund strategies—resulting in multiple compensation streams for advisors and referral payments to affiliated entities. WFAFN’s disclosure also highlights a range of advisor compensation arrangements (including recruitment payments, loan options, enhanced payouts, and a recently disclosed advisory earnings‑sharing arrangement) and a record of regulatory settlements that are relevant to its compliance and supervisory oversight.

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Expertise

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

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Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner

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Location

201 E 5th St, Ste 2030

Cincinnati OH 45202

Advisors at this office

6

Advisors at this office

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Kelly W

Series 63

Cincinnati, OH

Wells Fargo Advisors

Kelly Wertz is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Cincinnati, OH, with nine years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2018, following two years at Wells Fargo Clearing and two years at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Wertz holds a Series 63 designation. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, providing investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu covering various areas such as retirement, education, and special-needs analysis, and it integrates advisory services with other financial product offerings and referral channels.

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

Series 63, Series 66

Cincinnati, OH

Wells Fargo Advisors

James Getter is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors and its affiliates since 2009. Outside of his role at Wells Fargo, he has ownership interests in two wealth management firms based in Cincinnati. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad planning menu through a large network of advisors, using proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations across various financial planning needs.

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

Series 66

Cincinnati, OH

Wells Fargo Advisors

Eric Greenwell is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2009, including prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing. Greenwell has ownership interests in investment-related businesses, including EGG Wealth Management LLC and KAALMAKA LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions, offering a broad range of planning options that include cash-flow, retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning, as well as specialized services like business-owner transition and special-needs planning. The firm integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels, delivering tailored recommendations supported by Wells Fargo’s research and planning tools.

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

Series 66

Cincinnati, OH

Wells Fargo Advisors

Michael Smaracko is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at ACCESS Wealth Management, Copper Mountain, and Rippe & Kingston. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and sports & entertainment planning, using proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.

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

Series 63, Series 66

Cincinnati, OH

Wells Fargo Advisors

James Eck is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, and A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. He serves on the Board of Directors at Fort Mitchell Country Club. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser offering investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad planning menu and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

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

Series 63, Series 65

Cincinnati, OH

Wells Fargo Advisors

Steven Thomas is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Cincinnati, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 39 years of industry experience. His career includes over a decade of service within various Wells Fargo entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a golf ball cleaning activity at Glenview Golf Course. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

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