Linwood, NJ Office

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Firm-wide stats for Wells Fargo Clearing

Total advisors

14,118

Across 1,492 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

Location

1201 New Rd, Ste 207, Cornerstone Commerce Center

Linwood NJ 08221

Advisors at this office

39

Advisors at this office

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Ava P

Series 66

Linwood, NJ

Wells Fargo Clearing

Ava Pierce is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, she worked at Ameriprise and has a background that includes roles in education and the restaurant industry. 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 a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Robert W

Series 63, Series 65

Linwood, NJ

Wells Fargo Clearing

Robert Whiteside is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 46 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. 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 products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Leslie E

Series 66

Linwood, NJ

Wells Fargo Clearing

Leslie Esposito is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a power of attorney for her mother. 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 provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Derek G

Series 66

Linwood, NJ

Wells Fargo Clearing

Derek Giaconia is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at 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 grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader set of financial product offerings that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Nikolette C

Series 66

Linwood, NJ

Wells Fargo Clearing

Nikolette Cautilli is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, she was affiliated with Flagler College for four years. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting through a combination of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Brent M

Series 63

Linwood, NJ

Wells Fargo Clearing

Brent Maurer is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing holding a Series 63 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent seven years with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, offering a range of investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through a large network of financial professionals.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Jehangir V

Series 65, Series 66

Linwood, NJ

Wells Fargo Clearing

Jehangir Varzi is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering a range of services including investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and based on 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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Edward J

Series 63, Series 65

Linwood, NJ

Wells Fargo Clearing

Edward Janansky is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 49 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Wildflower Associates, LLC, which is involved in options trading. 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, incorporates modern portfolio theory, and includes a broad range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Daniel B

Series 66

Linwood, NJ

Wells Fargo Clearing

Daniel Bochicchio is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2024, he worked at Douglas Elliman for five years and Wilhelmina Models NYC for ten years. 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 a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Vicki W

Series 66

Linwood, NJ

Wells Fargo Clearing

Vicki Winterbottom is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing and holds a Series 66 designation. She has 16 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Morgan Stanley and Merrill. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a power of attorney for family members, managing investment-related matters. 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 IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Cory H

Series 63, Series 65

Linwood, NJ

Wells Fargo Clearing

Cory Herring is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2009. 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 solutions. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates 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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Stephen L

ChFC®, Series 66

Linwood, NJ

Wells Fargo Clearing

Stephen Len is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 66 designations and has been with Wells Fargo since 2016. 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. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Julie B

Series 66

Linwood, NJ

Wells Fargo Clearing

Julie Lippman is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Linwood, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services for one year before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she is a managing member of ANDJUL, LLC, a business in Linwood, NJ. 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 grounded in 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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Tyler E

Series 66

Linwood, NJ

Wells Fargo Clearing

Tyler Egrie is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing seven years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo since 2017 and previously worked at Johnny's Restaurant Group and The Rutgers State University. Outside his advisory role, he serves on the finance committee of the Milton & Betty Katz Jewish Community Center in Margate, NJ. 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 manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Brett G

Series 66

Linwood, NJ

Wells Fargo Clearing

Brett Giaconia is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at 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 solutions. The firm’s 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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