Westlake, OH Detroit Road Office

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WELLS FARGO Advisors

Institution

Firm-wide stats for WELLS FARGO Advisors

Total advisors

4,162

Across 1,139 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

25777 Detroit Road, 110

Westlake OH 44145

Advisors at this office

7

Advisors at this office

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John L

Series 63, Series 65

Westlake, OH

Wells Fargo Advisors

John Lee Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Westlake, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and its affiliated entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as chairperson of the finance council at St. Raphael Catholic Church and is a part-owner of an event planning and corporate sponsorship business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers tailored recommendations supported by proprietary research and planning tools, with clients able to implement strategies through various brokerage or advisory programs.

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

Series 63

Westlake, OH

Wells Fargo Advisors

Aileen Tippy is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 32 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked with various Wells Fargo entities since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as power of attorney for her mother and is connected to a telecommunications equipment business owned by her spouse. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options including retirement, education, and specialized services such as business-owner transition and divorce planning. Advisors use firm research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations, with implementation options through brokerage or advisory programs.

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

Series 66

Westlake, OH

Wells Fargo Advisors

Margaret Bornhorst is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with a Series 66 designation and experience in the industry since 2025. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, she worked at Baker Tilly US LLP for four years and spent eight years in full-time education. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning options 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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Sean O

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Westlake, OH

Wells Fargo Advisors

Sean O'Reilly is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, based in Westlake, OH, and has 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2009, including roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in ownership and management of several investment-related businesses, including STO Wealth Manager, LLC and Your Bridge Wealth Management LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing a broad range of investment and financial planning services. The firm offers tailored planning covering areas such as retirement, education, and niche client needs, using Wells Fargo research and tools to deliver customized recommendations.

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

Series 63, Series 65

Westlake, OH

Wells Fargo Advisors

Michael Bornhorst is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at various Wells Fargo entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an Investment Committee member for the Arthritis Foundation. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm provides a broad range of planning services supported by proprietary research and tools, delivering tailored recommendations through meetings and written summaries.

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

Series 63, Series 66

Westlake, OH

Wells Fargo Advisors

Lauren Kearney is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2009. 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 options, including specialized services such as business-owner transition and sports & entertainment planning, utilizing 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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Joshua I

Series 66

Westlake, OH

Wells Fargo Advisors

Joshua Ingalls is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Westlake, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC dating back to 2014. He serves as a finance committee member at Lake Erie College. 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 range of planning services, including niche areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis, 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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