Cedar Rapids, IA Office

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Wells Fargo Clearing

Institution

Firm-wide stats for Wells Fargo Clearing

Total advisors

14,124

Across 1,522 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.

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Occupation focus

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Location

Cedar Rapids IA

Advisors at this office

13

Advisors at this office

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Kelly S

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66

Cedar Rapids, IA

Wells Fargo Clearing

Kelly Stobb is a CFP® and ChFC® with five years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2022 and previously held roles at Private Wealth Asset Management, US Bank Wealth Management, and Transamerica Life Insurance. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics and operates with more than 14,000 financial advisors managing approximately $671 billion in assets.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Amy L

Series 66

Cedar Rapids, IA

Wells Fargo Clearing

Amy Lee is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. Her work history includes multiple roles with Wells Fargo Clearing and Northwestern Mutual Investment Management. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a power of attorney for a family member. 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 broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Natalie W

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Cedar Rapids, IA

Wells Fargo Clearing

Natalie Wedeking is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials. She has 29 years of industry experience, including 10 years with 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 employs over 14,000 financial advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Brandon V

Series 66

Cedar Rapids, IA

Wells Fargo Clearing

Brandon Van Nevel is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Transamerica Investors Securities Corporation, Transamerica Life Insurance Company, and Principal Life Insurance Company. 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 brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party resources.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Stephen J

Series 66

Cedar Rapids, IA

Wells Fargo Clearing

Stephen Johnson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Cedar Rapids, IA, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He worked at Edward Jones from 2012 to 2016 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2016. He has been involved as an independent distributor with AdvoCare, though he is not currently active in that role. 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.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Ryan K

Series 63, Series 65

Cedar Rapids, IA

Wells Fargo Clearing

Ryan Koester is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Cedar Rapids, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for the Kennedy High School Basketball Parent Support Group. 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 utilizes research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third parties, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions across a wide range of financial products.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Valerie I

Series 66

Cedar Rapids, IA

Wells Fargo Clearing

Valerie Irvine is a Series 66-licensed advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Cedar Rapids, IA, where she has worked since 1992. She has 34 years of industry experience. 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 financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Casie S

Series 63, Series 66

Cedar Rapids, IA

Wells Fargo Clearing

Casie Sparks is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Cedar Rapids, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2018 and previously at Diversified Investors Securities Corp. and Diversified Investment Advisors. 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 IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Crystal E

Series 66

Cedar Rapids, IA

Wells Fargo Clearing

Crystal Everett is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. She worked at World Class Industries for 12 years before joining 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 uses research and analytics to evaluate investment options and provides a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Cindy M

Series 66

Cedar Rapids, IA

Wells Fargo Clearing

Cindy Meyer is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 23 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, previously spending eight years at Wells Fargo Investments, LLC. 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, supported by extensive research and analytics.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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David P

Series 65, Series 66

Cedar Rapids, IA

Wells Fargo Clearing

David Peyton is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Cedar Rapids, IA, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Creative Planning, LLC and BerganKDV Wealth Management, LLC. He has full ownership of Clarity Investors, LLC, though he does not have active duties there. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third parties to support diversified portfolio solutions across a broad client base.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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John L

Series 63, Series 66

Cedar Rapids, IA

Wells Fargo Clearing

John Locher is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at Edward Jones for 16 years before joining Wells Fargo in 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he holds a 24% ownership interest in a commercial land development company based in Scottsdale, Arizona. 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 IPS-driven approach incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options, tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Randall M

Series 63, Series 65

Cedar Rapids, IA

Wells Fargo Clearing

Randall Mccright is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 32 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Investments, LLC from 2003 to 2011. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research and analytics to evaluate investment options.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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