Scranton, PA Lackawanna Ave Office

Elizabeth Saba is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Executive Edge Inc. Outside of her advisory work, she holds a partial ownership interest in a commercial office space investment. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network offers investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions, providing a wide range of planning options supported by firm research and tools.

William Bender II is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors based in Scranton, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC, Bank of America, NA, and Merrill. He is also a 25% owner of 1856 Capital Partners LLC, an investment-related business. 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 range of planning services, including niche areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning, delivering tailored recommendations using proprietary research and planning tools.

Neal Deangelo III is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and previously worked at Tri Mountain Ventures, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing a private investment firm focused on a fine arts practice. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions, offering a broad range of planning options and tailored recommendations supported by Wells Fargo research and tools.

Alan Whitaker is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, Whitaker participates in several investment-related ventures, including executive decisions at Cedar and Holly LLC and managing operations at Art & Alan LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold, utilizing Wells Fargo’s research and planning tools to develop individualized recommendations.

Kevin Bender is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Scranton, PA, holding a Series 66 license with 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC, Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a wide range of investment and financial planning services. The firm provides tailored recommendations using proprietary research and tools, with planning options that include specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning.

Kathleen Buck is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. She is currently with Wells Fargo Advisors, having joined in 2024, and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and Merrill Lynch. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, offering investment and 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.

Melissa Simrell is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience in the financial industry. She is currently with Wells Fargo Advisors and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of her advisory role, she is the sole owner of a real estate investment business based in Scranton, PA. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions, offering a broad range of planning options tailored to clients meeting certain net-worth thresholds. The firm combines advisory services with other financial products and referral channels to deliver personalized recommendations and options for implementation.

Brian Corbett is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wells Fargo Advisors, having previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC, Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. Corbett has a minority ownership interest in 1856 Capital Partners LLC, an investment-related business based in Scranton, PA. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and investment services, including specialized planning for business owners, sports and entertainment professionals, and clients with special needs.

Dustin Bender is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wells Fargo Advisors and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC, Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he holds a 25% ownership interest in 1856 Capital Partners LLC, where he dedicates significant time monthly. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and sports & entertainment planning, using proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored client recommendations.

Ann Scoda is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Scranton, PA, holding a Series 63 designation and 27 years of industry experience. She has worked within Wells Fargo’s network since 2009, including roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing prior to her current position. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning, using proprietary research and planning tools to tailor client recommendations.

William Bender is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Scranton, PA, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 40 years of industry experience, with prior roles at Merrill, Bank of America, N.A., and Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is co-owner of Sunset View Farm Heritage, LLC, with his spouse. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of investment and financial planning services tailored to clients who meet certain net-worth criteria. The firm combines research and planning tools with optional brokerage and advisory programs delivered by its network of financial advisors.