McLean, VA Tysons Blvd Office

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WELLS FARGO Advisors

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Firm-wide stats for WELLS FARGO Advisors

Total advisors

14,115

Across 1,523 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

Based on WELLS FARGO Advisors

Location

1650 Tysons Blvd, Ste 500

McLean VA 22102

Advisors at this office

36

Advisors at this office

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Yemewedish G

Series 66

McLean, VA

Wells Fargo Clearing

Yemewedish Girma is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 20 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2018, following a decade at UBS Financial Services Inc. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory options. 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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Christopher H

CFP®, Series 66, Series 65, Series 63

McLean, VA

Wells Fargo Clearing

Christopher Hardware is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with eight years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and securities licenses Series 66, Series 65, and Series 63. He has been with Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2018 and with Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC. since 2014. 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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Young L

Series 66

McLean, VA

Wells Fargo Clearing

Young Lim is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC from 2012 to 2019. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a broader set of financial product offerings than typical institutional advisers, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Robert T

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

McLean, VA

Wells Fargo Clearing

Robert Taylor Jr. is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2020. Prior to this, he spent a decade at UBS Financial Services Inc. 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 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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Theodora G

Series 63, Series 65

McLean, VA

Wells Fargo Clearing

Theodora Gotard is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2013 to 2022 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the hospitality committee for The Rotonda Condominiums in McLean, VA, where she helps plan community events. 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 investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Hanane L

Series 63, Series 66

McLean, VA

Wells Fargo Clearing

Hanane Lemlih is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in McLean, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting, supported by extensive research and a large network of financial advisors.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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David L

Series 63, Series 65

McLean, VA

Wells Fargo Clearing

David Litman is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc for 13 years before joining Wells Fargo in 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he is a recipient of a bequest unrelated to investments. 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 a wide range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Mary S

Series 63, Series 65

McLean, VA

Wells Fargo Clearing

Mary Sterbutzel is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Citigroup Global Markets. 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 product offerings including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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David C

Series 63, Series 65

McLean, VA

Wells Fargo Clearing

David Ciccone is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 10 years before joining Wells Fargo in 2020. 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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Jeff L

Series 63, Series 65

McLean, VA

Wells Fargo Clearing

Jeff Leclair is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in McLean, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as power of attorney for his father. 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.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Thomas H

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

McLean, VA

Wells Fargo Clearing

Thomas Harsanyi is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in McLean, VA, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc for 10 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2020. 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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Kevin O

Series 63, Series 65

McLean, VA

Wells Fargo Clearing

Kevin Oconnor is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, combining in-house research with third-party analytics to support its diverse client base.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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James P

Series 63, Series 65

McLean, VA

Wells Fargo Clearing

James Palmer Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses, and has 26 years of industry experience. He worked at Prudential Equity Group from 2000 to 2003 before joining Wells Fargo in 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in general management for J Reilly Associates, a supply business based in Springfield, VA. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing research and analytics to guide investment decisions within a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Lauren T

Series 66

McLean, VA

Wells Fargo Clearing

Lauren Tuite is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as power of attorney for her mother. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients through investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by extensive research and analytics.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Eric R

Series 66

McLean, VA

Wells Fargo Clearing

Eric Rommell is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in McLean, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Securian Financial Services, Inc. from 2004 to 2005. Rommell is involved with the Girl Scouts Council of the Nations Capital, assisting with troop budget management and related financial tasks. 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 across a broad range of financial products.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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