New York, NY Penn Plaza 27th 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.

Based on Wells Fargo Clearing

Occupation focus

Retired Founder/Business Owner

Based on Wells Fargo Clearing

Location

1 Penn Plaza 27th Fl, [Support Center]

New York NY 10119

Advisors at this office

57

Advisors at this office

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Max M

CFP®, Series 66

New York, NY

Wells Fargo Clearing

Max Myers is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wells Fargo Clearing, having joined in 2024, and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2015 to 2024. 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 employs over 14,000 financial advisors, offering a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Shawn N

Series 63, Series 66

New York, NY

Wells Fargo Clearing

Shawn Nolan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2023, he worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC for eight years. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a broad range of 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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James M

Series 66

New York, NY

Wells Fargo Clearing

James Martin is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill Lynch, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of his advisory role, Martin holds a real estate license and has ownership interests in retail product sales and family investment companies. 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 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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Charles A

Series 63, Series 65

New York, NY

Wells Fargo Clearing

Charles Anastasiou is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 45 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as assistant treasurer for the Cyprus Children's Fund, a charitable foundation. 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 uses research-driven strategies and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by a large network of financial professionals.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Jay R

Series 63, Series 65

New York, NY

Wells Fargo Clearing

Jay Richman is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC for seven years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a power of attorney for his mother. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap-fee programs to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm operates with more than 14,000 advisors and approximately $671 billion in assets under management, providing both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Richard C

Series 63, Series 66

New York, NY

Wells Fargo Clearing

Richard Ciarletta is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services and Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s services include investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related investment options alongside traditional vehicles.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Landen T

Series 63, Series 65

New York, NY

Wells Fargo Clearing

Landen Talber is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has been with Wells Fargo since 2026 and previously worked at Get Me Healthcare and held teaching positions at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Spanish River High School, and Omni Middle School. 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, relying on research and modern portfolio theory in its investment approach.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Harris C

Series 66

New York, NY

Wells Fargo Clearing

Harris Cohen 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 Hightower and Schneck Law Group. Wells Fargo Clearing specializes in retirement plan consulting for 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 options for discretionary plan-level investment management and a broader set of financial product offerings than typical for large institutional advisers.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Tasos Z

Series 63, Series 65

New York, NY

Wells Fargo Clearing

Tasos Zambas is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Piscataway, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He 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 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 than typical large institutional advisers, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Richard Z

Series 66

New York, NY

Wells Fargo Clearing

Richard Zheng is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following three 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 IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of investment options, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Pierre C

Series 66

New York, NY

Wells Fargo Clearing

Pierre Chery is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017, with prior experience at Scottrade, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns a web design and online marketing business and serves as treasurer for a nonprofit providing emergency shelter for the homeless. Wells Fargo Clearing offers retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Ryan M

Series 63, Series 66

New York, NY

Wells Fargo Clearing

Ryan Mcdermott is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Foreside Fund Services, Global X Management Company, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside the financial sector, he has experience working in the hospitality industry, including at Bedford Hall Craft Kitchen and Bar. 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, using research and analytics to support investment decisions.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Ilona W

Series 63, Series 66

New York, NY

Wells Fargo Clearing

Ilona Weiss is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked for JP Morgan Chase Bank and JP Morgan Securities LLC for eleven years. Outside of her advisory career, she has been involved with Linea Aqua LLC since 2004. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of advisory and brokerage services, including retirement plan consulting and investment management, supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Arthur T

Series 63, Series 65

New York, NY

Wells Fargo Clearing

Arthur Thompson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 49 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following three 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 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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David M

Series 63, Series 65

New York, NY

Wells Fargo Clearing

David Mayers is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank NA. He is involved in a financial literacy and mentoring program called Little Pharaoh's Financial Literacy & Mentoring Program. 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 notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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