Columbia, MD Stanford Blvd 3rd Office

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Wells Fargo Clearing

Institution

Firm-wide stats for Wells Fargo Clearing

Total advisors

14,104

Across 1,514 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

8830 Stanford Blvd 3rd Fl, [M2 Rbo]

Columbia MD 21045

Advisors at this office

106

Advisors at this office

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Steven C

Series 66

Columbia, MD

Wells Fargo Clearing

Steven Crosby is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, NA since 2017 and has prior experience in the telecommunications industry with Verizon and related retailers. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory options. The firm’s IPS-driven process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options, than is typical for large institutional advisers.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Schekeeb S

Series 63, Series 65

Columbia, MD

Wells Fargo Clearing

Schekeeb Sidiqi is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at TTR Sotheby's International Realty and BNI Realty. Outside of advising, he teaches German at the German International School in Washington, DC. Wells Fargo Advisors provides investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, utilizing research and analytics to support diversified investment strategies.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Jeffrey H

Series 63, Series 65

Columbia, MD

Wells Fargo Clearing

Jeffrey Hilwig is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Gaithersburg, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. Their advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a broad range of financial product offerings that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Salvatore P

Series 63, Series 65

Columbia, MD

Wells Fargo Clearing

Salvatore Prisco is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Stubbs LLC and Pompili DPM, as well as operating a restaurant, Trattoria del Mare da Salvatore, for six years. 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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Pratik S

Series 63, Series 65

Columbia, MD

Wells Fargo Clearing

Pratik Shrestha is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, Primerica Financial Services, and M&T Bank. 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 supported by in-house research and third-party analytics.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Bridget C

Series 63, Series 65

Columbia, MD

Wells Fargo Clearing

Bridget Catterton is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked within various Wells Fargo entities since 2010. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Princess T

Series 63, Series 65

Columbia, MD

Wells Fargo Clearing

Princess Taylor is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations. She has one year of industry experience, including roles at Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2025, and prior positions at Navy Federal Credit Union and other organizations. 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 combines research and analytics with diversification principles to offer brokerage and advisory solutions across a broad range of financial products.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Miguel Z

Series 63, Series 65

Columbia, MD

Wells Fargo Clearing

Miguel Zayas is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following prior roles at Wachovia Bank, N.A. and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. 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 advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related investment options alongside traditional financial products.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Dormina N

Series 63, Series 65

Columbia, MD

Wells Fargo Clearing

Dormina Nyondo is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, Dormina worked at M and T Bank and TD Bank. 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 advisory services that include investment policy statement preparation, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s 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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Andrew S

Series 66

Columbia, MD

Wells Fargo Clearing

Andrew Sipala is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Edward Jones. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets across a large network of financial advisors and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Jonathan M

Series 63, Series 65

Columbia, MD

Wells Fargo Clearing

Jonathan Moore is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing Services since 2017 and has held roles at Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2001. 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 grounded in modern portfolio theory, incorporating a broad range of financial products including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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David J

Series 63, Series 65

Columbia, MD

Wells Fargo Clearing

David Johnston is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as co-trustee for family-related investment trusts. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. Their advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among their investment offerings.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Luis O

Series 63, Series 65

Columbia, MD

Wells Fargo Clearing

Luis Otero Lopez is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has experience at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, along with prior roles outside financial services at Whole Foods and Amazon. He has been involved with LSJC Services since 2021. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and uses research-driven investment evaluation grounded in diversification and modern portfolio theory.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Colin R

Series 66

Columbia, MD

Wells Fargo Clearing

Colin Roddy is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Merrill, Heritage Financial Consultants, and City Life Community Builders. 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 advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related investment options alongside traditional products.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Rita R

Series 63, Series 65

Columbia, MD

Wells Fargo Clearing

Rita Russell is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. She has worked with various Wells Fargo entities since 2011, including Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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