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Institution

Firm-wide stats for WELLS FARGO Advisors

Total advisors

14,116

Across 1,472 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 Advisors

Occupation focus

Retired Founder/Business Owner

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Location

2100 Asbury Ste 1

Dubuque IA 52001

Advisors at this office

8

Advisors at this office

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Peter T

Series 66

Dubuque, IA

Wells Fargo Clearing

Peter Timmerman is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Dubuque, IA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has experience in the financial services industry beginning in 2022, including roles at Principal Financial Group and University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non‑qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non‑discretionary advice. The firm’s approach 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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Brendan H

Series 66

Dubuque, IA

Wells Fargo Clearing

Brendan Houlihan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Dubuque, IA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo affiliates since 2009, including Wells Fargo Advisors LLC prior to his current role. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions, using research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute alongside third-party data and diversification principles.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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James G

Series 66

Dubuque, IA

Wells Fargo Clearing

James Gorton is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at First Community Trust from 2016 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee on the Carnegie-Stout Public Board of Trustees in Dubuque, Iowa. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients through investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm utilizes research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources, applying diversification principles and modern portfolio theory in its investment approach.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Michelle H

Series 63, Series 65

Dubuque, IA

Wells Fargo Clearing

Michelle Harris is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 32 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2010 to 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is a group fitness class instructor at the Galena Arts and Recreation Center. 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 approach 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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Rebecca T

Series 63, Series 65

Dubuque, IA

Wells Fargo Clearing

Rebecca Timmerman is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Dubuque, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates a small business specializing in the ordering and installation of blinds. 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 process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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John T

Series 66

Dubuque, IA

Wells Fargo Clearing

John Timmerman is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Dubuque, IA, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Clearing, he worked at RSM US LLP for five years and has experience coaching as the head coach for Iowa United, a sports organization. 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 services grounded in modern portfolio theory and tailored to client plan objectives.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Joellen H

Series 66

Dubuque, IA

Wells Fargo Clearing

Joellen Herkert is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2022 and previously worked as a homemaker for 22 years. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary options. 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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Bart T

Series 63, Series 66

Dubuque, IA

Wells Fargo Clearing

Bart Timmerman is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Dubuque, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing, where he has been since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he holds power of attorney for a family member. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and 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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