Milwaukee, WI E Kilbourn Ave Office

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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

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Location

111 E Kilbourn Ave, Ste 2400

Milwaukee WI 53202

Advisors at this office

32

Advisors at this office

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Michael B

Series 66

Milwaukee, WI

Wells Fargo Clearing

Michael Bernardy is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC, Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. He is based in Milwaukee, WI. 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 a combination of brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research and analytics to support its investment approach.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Amy H

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Milwaukee, WI

Wells Fargo Clearing

Amy Hessenauer is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials. She has 18 years of industry experience and 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 services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to guide its investment approach.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Michael H

Series 63, Series 65

Milwaukee, WI

Wells Fargo Clearing

Michael Hodan is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo since 2016. Prior to that, he held roles at BMO Harris Financial Advisors, M&I Investment Management Corp., and M&I Financial Advisors. He serves on the finance and investment committees for Divine Savior Holy Angels High School and on the finance committee for Marquette University High School. 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 uses a research-driven approach incorporating diversification and modern portfolio theory.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Melissa W

Series 63, Series 66

Milwaukee, WI

Wells Fargo Clearing

Melissa Watkins is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a previous role at TD Ameritrade from 2004 to 2007. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing research and analytics to support its investment approach.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Angela C

Series 66

Milwaukee, WI

Wells Fargo Clearing

Angela Casper is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 21 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. The firm, Wells Fargo Advisors, is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. It manages approximately $671 billion in assets and employs over 14,000 financial advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Luis R

Series 63, Series 65

Milwaukee, WI

Wells Fargo Clearing

Luis Rios Alvarado is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has five years of industry experience and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Wells Fargo Bank since 2017. Prior to that, he worked at Schneider National for three years. 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 utilizes research and analytics to support diversified investment strategies.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Jeffrey D

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Milwaukee, WI

Wells Fargo Clearing

Jeffrey Diel is a CFP® certificant with 33 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. 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 manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Steven M

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Milwaukee, WI

Wells Fargo Clearing

Steven Meyer is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 33 years of industry experience. He currently works at Wells Fargo Clearing, where he has been since 2019, following a four-year tenure at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Meyer is based in Milwaukee, WI. 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 broader investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Richard W

Series 63, Series 65

Milwaukee, WI

Wells Fargo Clearing

Richard Walters is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Milwaukee, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has 30 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Wells Fargo Investments. Walters serves on the finance committee of the Sixteenth Street Community Health Center and is a member of the endowment committee for Friends of Mount Morris Lake District. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services 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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Mark H

Series 63

Milwaukee, WI

Wells Fargo Clearing

Mark Heinen is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 40 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and 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 services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by internal and third-party research.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Jose Y

Series 63, Series 65

Milwaukee, WI

Wells Fargo Clearing

Jose Yamat is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Milwaukee, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. 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 services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Charles R

Series 63, Series 65

Milwaukee, WI

Wells Fargo Clearing

Charles Rice is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 36 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, J.P. Morgan Securities, UBS Financial Services, and multiple wealth management firms. 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 operates on a large scale with over 14,000 advisors and approximately $671 billion in assets under management, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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William C

Series 65, Series 63

Milwaukee, WI

Wells Fargo Clearing

William Carhuff is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked for Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. for five years and was involved with Toppers Pizza Madison Regent Street for six years. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets across more than 14,000 financial advisors, providing both brokerage and advisory solutions with a focus on research, analytics, and diversified investment strategies.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Mark H

Series 66

Milwaukee, WI

Wells Fargo Clearing

Mark Heinen 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 held roles at Echo Global Logistics and Conway Shields. 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 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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Kyle P

Series 66

Milwaukee, WI

Wells Fargo Clearing

Kyle Poplawski is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo since 2016, after working at BMO Harris Financial Advisors from 2014 to 2016. 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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