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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.

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Occupation focus

Retired Founder/Business Owner

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Location

255 S County Rd Ste 100, [Vg Rbo]

Palm Beach FL 33480

Advisors at this office

65

Advisors at this office

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William B

Series 63, Series 65

Palm Beach, FL

Wells Fargo Clearing

William Bandel is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Palm Beach, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 51 years of industry experience. His career includes six years at Prudential Equity Group, LLC, prior to joining Wells Fargo in 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 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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Jeremy L

Series 66

Palm Beach, FL

Wells Fargo Clearing

Jeremy Lurier is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2018 and previously held roles at Trejos Cantina and Urban Outfitters. 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 combines brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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John M

Series 63

Palm Beach, FL

Wells Fargo Clearing

John Marvin is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and 40 years of industry experience. He previously worked for UBS Financial Services Inc. for 19 years before joining Wells Fargo in 2026. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in Jersey Boy, LLC, a real estate investment firm in Costa Rica. 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, managing approximately $671 billion in assets across more than 14,000 financial advisors.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Andy P

Series 63, Series 66

Palm Beach, FL

Wells Fargo Clearing

Andy Perez Sosa is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Palm Beach, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2018 and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2013. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process includes a broad range of investment options, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs, and it acts as an ERISA fiduciary when providing investment advice.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Gabriela P

Series 63, Series 65

Palm Beach, FL

Wells Fargo Clearing

Gabriela Payot Borges is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2017, she worked at Citigroup from 2016 to 2018. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm 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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Bryan D

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Palm Beach, FL

Wells Fargo Clearing

Bryan Defrances is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Credit Suisse Securities, and Lehman Brothers Inc. 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 analytics to guide its investment approach.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Lauren B

Series 66

Palm Beach, FL

Wells Fargo Clearing

Lauren Bergen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Palm Beach, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 10 years before joining Wells Fargo. 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 while utilizing research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Ellen S

Series 63, Series 66

Palm Beach, FL

Wells Fargo Clearing

Ellen Stewart is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Palm Beach, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley for three years before joining Wells Fargo in 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a trustee and executrix for several family trusts. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets through a broad platform that combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party providers to support diversified investment strategies.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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John M

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Palm Beach, FL

Wells Fargo Clearing

John Mahoney is a CFP® professional with 38 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2019. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association from 2015 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is the treasurer of the Breakers West Homeowners Association and co-owns JM Airways, LLC, an airplane rental and charter business. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory 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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Deanna F

Series 66

Palm Beach, FL

Wells Fargo Clearing

Deanna Fonger is a Series 66 licensed advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Palm Beach, FL, where she has worked since 2006. She has 3 years of industry experience. Outside of her advisory role, she is a part owner of Coastal Karma Brewing LLC, a local brewery in Lake Park, FL, where she supports event operations on weekends. 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 approach 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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Sean K

Series 63, Series 65

Palm Beach, FL

Wells Fargo Clearing

Sean Kiltau is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Palm Beach, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes positions at Morgan Stanley and Citigroup Global Markets. Additionally, he serves as Vice President of the Catalina Lakes Homeowners Association, overseeing the landscaping committee and substituting for the president when needed. 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 combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and external sources to offer diversified investment options within a large-scale advisory and brokerage platform.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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James M

Series 63, Series 65

Palm Beach, FL

Wells Fargo Clearing

James Merritt is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Merrill, Morgan Stanley, and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches soccer at American Heritage School in Del Ray Beach, Florida. 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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Joshua D

Series 63, Series 65

Palm Beach, FL

Wells Fargo Clearing

Joshua Dewitt is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing based in Palm Beach, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Investments. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in foster care through the Florida Department of Children and Families. 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 employs research and analytics to guide investment decisions and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Heather H

Series 63, Series 65

Palm Beach, FL

Wells Fargo Clearing

Heather Helphrey is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Palm Beach, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of her advisory work, she holds power of attorney responsibilities for family members. 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 and analytics to guide investment decisions and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Christopher J

Series 63, Series 65

Palm Beach, FL

Wells Fargo Clearing

Christopher Jewell is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Palm Beach, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 42 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC for 13 years and Pershing LLC for 3 years before joining Wells Fargo in 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 brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and external sources.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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