Louisville, KY N Hubbards Ln 2nd & 3rd Office

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Wells Fargo Clearing

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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

297 N Hubbards Ln 2nd & 3rd Fl

Louisville KY 40207

Advisors at this office

20

Advisors at this office

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Whitney C

Series 66

Louisville, KY

Wells Fargo Clearing

Whitney Conn is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2025, she worked at Stock Yards Bank & Trust, Robert Baird & Co., and Hilliard Lyons. 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 Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Jodie P

Series 63, Series 65

Louisville, KY

Wells Fargo Clearing

Jodie Parsons is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Louisville, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. She 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 services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s approach 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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David R

Series 63, Series 66

Louisville, KY

Wells Fargo Clearing

David Randles Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing based in Louisville, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors, Bankers Life Securities, JP Morgan Chase Bank, and Wells Fargo Bank. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients by providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. 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 sources.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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J P

Series 63, Series 65

Louisville, KY

Wells Fargo Clearing

J Patty is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Louisville, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 40 years of industry experience. They have 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 plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. 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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Anthony C

Series 66

Louisville, KY

Wells Fargo Clearing

Anthony Carney is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Louisville, KY, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2012 to 2016 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing, where he has been since 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 grounded in modern portfolio theory, incorporating a broad range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Stokes B

Series 63, Series 65

Louisville, KY

Wells Fargo Clearing

Stokes Baird is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Louisville, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. He serves as a board member of the Buckeye Trace Homeowners Association, where he participates in community safety and property-related decisions. Wells Fargo Advisors provides 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 supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Christina H

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66

Louisville, KY

Wells Fargo Clearing

Christina Harmon is a CFP® and ChFC® with 17 years of industry experience. She is currently with Wells Fargo Clearing and has previously worked at firms including Michael Bush, Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC, and Robert Baird & Co. 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 grounded in 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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Misti M

Series 63, Series 66

Louisville, KY

Wells Fargo Clearing

Misti Maddox is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Louisville, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA. 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 offers both discretionary and non-discretionary retirement plan services, leveraging research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and applying diversification and modern portfolio theory in its investment evaluations.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Synthia D

Series 63, Series 66

Louisville, KY

Wells Fargo Clearing

Synthia Deese is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Lexington, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is a 25% owner of Bartee Farms LLC, a family-owned entity that holds and manages farmland. 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 approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broad range of financial products including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Leigh H

CFP®, Series 66

Louisville, KY

Wells Fargo Clearing

Leigh Hughes is a CFP® with 18 years of experience in financial advising, currently with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Prior to this, Hughes worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. In addition to advisory work, Hughes serves on the finance committee of the Kentucky Humane Society, providing oversight and monitoring of investments. Wells Fargo Clearing offers retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Kenneth B

Series 63, Series 65

Louisville, KY

Wells Fargo Clearing

Kenneth Ballenger is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the boards of the River Ridge Development Authority and the Clark Floyd Counties Convention Tourism Bureau in Jeffersonville, IN. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to ERISA-qualified and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory options. The firm’s 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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Marie C

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Louisville, KY

Wells Fargo Clearing

Marie Carney is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Louisville, KY, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 23 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 holds power of attorney for a family member. 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 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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Jonathan T

Series 63, Series 65

Louisville, KY

Wells Fargo Clearing

Jonathan Thompson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 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 solutions. 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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Christopher L

Series 66

Louisville, KY

Wells Fargo Clearing

Christopher Lynch is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Baird Trust Company and Fifth Third Bank. 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 options. The firm’s process is guided by investment policy statements and 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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Tersia S

Series 63

Louisville, KY

Wells Fargo Clearing

Tersia Stroupe is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 24 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Wells Fargo entities since 2009, including her current role starting in 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering a range of services from investment policy statement preparation to performance reporting and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a broader investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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