Fort Lauderdale, FL E Las Olas Blvd 19th 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.

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Occupation focus

Retired Founder/Business Owner

Based on Wells Fargo Clearing

Location

350 E Las Olas Blvd 19th Fl

Fort Lauderdale FL 33301

Advisors at this office

40

Advisors at this office

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Stephen C

Series 63, Series 66

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Wells Fargo Clearing

Stephen Cooney is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent seven years with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, alongside over two decades at Wachovia Bank, N.A. 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 a combination of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party analytics.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Courtney S

Series 66

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Wells Fargo Clearing

Courtney Seymour is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2012. In addition to her advisory role, she is licensed to practice law in Florida. 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 range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Karen S

Series 63

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Wells Fargo Clearing

Karen Semenick is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory solutions. The firm’s IPS-driven process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Alec B

Series 66

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Wells Fargo Clearing

Alec Bentman is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with firms including Hennion & Walsh, Inc., EQUITABLE ADVISORS LLC, and AXA Advisors, LLC. His background also includes roles outside financial services, such as positions at University of Central Florida and Office Depot. 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 and third-party data.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Joseph T

Series 63, Series 65

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Wells Fargo Clearing

Joseph Travagline is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and 31 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Prudential Equity Group, LLC. 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, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm emphasizes research-driven investment strategies and offers a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Elizabeth A

Series 63, Series 65

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Wells Fargo Clearing

Elizabeth Allen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a year at WELLS FARGO Advisors, 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 advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Dahianna M

Series 63, Series 66

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Wells Fargo Clearing

Dahianna Madera is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Bank of America/Merrill Lynch. 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 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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Alisa H

Series 66

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Wells Fargo Clearing

Alisa Harris is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing based in Fort Lauderdale, FL. She holds a Series 66 designation and has 32 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Oppenheimer. Outside of finance, she is involved in a jewelry design and sales business, Kali Creations, which she operates with her sister. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Betty S

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Wells Fargo Clearing

Betty Schultze is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 39 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary services, including investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Natalia A

Series 66

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Wells Fargo Clearing

Natalia Alarcon is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo entities since 2010, including Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of her advisory work, she assists her spouse with a pizzeria business in Fort Lauderdale on a limited basis. 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 IPS-driven process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a range of investment options, notably insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Marc E

Series 66

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Wells Fargo Clearing

Marc Engelman is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2019 and previously spent three years with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. in various roles. 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 range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Retired Founder/Business Owner

Brian T

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Wells Fargo Clearing

Brian Trechok is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2015. He has been with Fidelity since 2007, progressing through roles including Financial Consultant, Investments Consultant, Financial Representative, and Premium Services Representative. With 18 years of experience at Fidelity, Brian is a Certified Financial Planner™ dedicated to providing personalized service and comprehensive financial planning. Brian leads a Wealth Management team composed of specialized professionals focused on key areas of financial planning. Together, they collaborate to support clients' unique needs and help them pursue their financial goals with confidence. He holds a California Insurance License, which complements his expertise in financial consulting. Outside of his professional work, Brian enjoys beach activities, spending time with family, fitness, social events with friends, golf, and traveling.

Wealth management Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Michael F

Series 63, Series 65

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Wells Fargo Clearing

Michael Fuentes is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 31 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations 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 an executor for his mother’s estate. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-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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John F

CFP®, Series 66

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Wells Fargo Clearing

John Flynn is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as co-trustee for a family education trust and is involved with the finance and investment committees at Christ Church School in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research and analytics to support client investment decisions.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Charles S

Series 63, Series 65

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Wells Fargo Clearing

Charles Smith is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 21 years of industry experience. He has spent the majority of his career at Wells Fargo entities since 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved with Pets America, LLC for nine years. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related investment options and bank deposit sweep programs.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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