Birmingham, MI Office

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Wells Fargo Clearing

Institution

Firm-wide stats for Wells Fargo Clearing

Total advisors

14,119

Across 1,525 offices

Clients per advisor

92 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$475,575 High

HNW client ratio

50% Very High

About

Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap‑fee programs and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm operates at large scale—reporting roughly $671 billion in assets under management and more than 14,000 financial advisors—and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

For retirement plans it offers a mix of non‑discretionary consulting and discretionary Plan Level Investment Selection 3(38) services, along with IPS development, investment search and recommendation, benchmarking, participant education and periodic performance reporting. The firm relies on research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third‑party databases and generally evaluates managers and options using diversification principles and modern portfolio theory, while noting that available investment options are typically limited to a plan’s custodian platform.

A noteworthy operational feature is the firm’s role in distributing and facilitating a range of other financial products through bank and insurance affiliates—such as deposit sweep options, lending and trustee services, and insurance/annuity arrangements—and the Form ADV discloses referral and product‑related compensation that can affect advisor incentives. The brochure also discloses several recent regulatory enforcement actions and settlements related to cash sweep disclosures, advisory billing and supervisory controls, which are material considerations for prospective clients.

Based on Wells Fargo Clearing

Occupation focus

Retired Founder/Business Owner

Based on Wells Fargo Clearing

Location

255 E Brown St, Suite 400

Birmingham MI 48009

Advisors at this office

25

Advisors at this office

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Sherwyn L

Series 63, Series 65

Birmingham, MI

Wells Fargo Clearing

Sherwyn Labovitz is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 56 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of advising, he has a minor role in JZL Enterprises, LLC, a non-investment-related business. 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 employs a sizeable network of advisors and combines research from internal and external sources to support its investment approach.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Dawn M

Series 63, Series 66

Birmingham, MI

Wells Fargo Clearing

Dawn Myers is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Wells Fargo since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a power of attorney and representative payee for her son. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that offers investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap‑fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm operates on a large scale with more than 14,000 financial advisors and manages approximately $671 billion in assets.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Joshua R

Series 66

Birmingham, MI

Wells Fargo Clearing

Joshua Riga is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at notable firms including Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, and UBS Financial Services. 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 both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Brett R

Series 66

Birmingham, MI

Wells Fargo Clearing

Brett Robinson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Birmingham, MI. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, he worked at Equitable Advisors, LLC and has a diverse background that includes roles in marketing and corporate settings at firms such as Leo Burnett and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. 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 both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Patrick B

Series 66

Birmingham, MI

Wells Fargo Clearing

Patrick Buschmohle Jr is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for nine years before joining Wells Fargo in 2020. He serves on the finance committee of De La Salle Collegiate School in Warren, MI, providing oversight on finances and capital campaigns. Wells Fargo Clearing offers retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a broad range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Margaret B

Series 66

Birmingham, MI

Wells Fargo Clearing

Margaret Beeler is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Raymond James and Associates and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated. She serves as co-trustee for a family trust and assists with related fiduciary responsibilities. 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 advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Eric M

Series 66

Birmingham, MI

Wells Fargo Clearing

Eric Metzger is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and was involved with the Novi Ice Dragons from 2018 to 2020. Wells Fargo Advisors is a large national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, operating with over 14,000 advisors and managing approximately $671 billion in assets. The firm combines research from internal and third-party sources to deliver diversified investment solutions and offers a broad range of financial products through its affiliates.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Frank G

Series 63, Series 65

Birmingham, MI

Wells Fargo Clearing

Frank Griffo is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Birmingham, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as power of attorney for his mother. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm utilizes research and analytics to guide its investment approach and offers a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Jeffrey A

Series 66

Birmingham, MI

Wells Fargo Clearing

Jeffrey Arnott is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Birmingham, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. 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 both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Scott T

Series 63, Series 66

Birmingham, MI

Wells Fargo Clearing

Scott Tarkington is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities from 2014 to 2024. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, leveraging research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources while offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Anita T

Series 63, Series 65

Birmingham, MI

Wells Fargo Clearing

Anita Taymore is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments, JP Morgan Securities, and Primerica Advisors. 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 employs over 14,000 advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Radhika U

Series 66, Series 63

Birmingham, MI

Wells Fargo Clearing

Radhika Upadhyaya is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Birmingham, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 12 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc before joining Wells Fargo Bank, nA and Wells Fargo Clearing. 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 combines brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Craig P

Series 63, Series 65

Birmingham, MI

Wells Fargo Clearing

Craig Pasini is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2019 and previously spent seven years with Southwest Securities Inc. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. 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.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Joann W

Series 66

Birmingham, MI

Wells Fargo Clearing

Joann Weingartz is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a personal representative and executor for a family estate. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides 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 from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Michael D

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Birmingham, MI

Wells Fargo Clearing

Michael Dymkowski is a CFP® with 33 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2022. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley from 2013 to 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for a family trust and holds ownership in a real estate-related LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader set of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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