San Francisco, CA California St 24th 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.

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Occupation focus

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Location

555 California St 24th Fl

San Francisco CA 94104

Advisors at this office

110

Advisors at this office

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Anthony H

Series 63, Series 65

San Francisco, CA

Wells Fargo Clearing

Anthony Hsiao is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Francisco, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016, with an ongoing affiliation with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2009. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. 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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Sherine T

Series 63, Series 66

San Francisco, CA

Wells Fargo Clearing

Sherine Ta is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and JPMORGAN Securities. Outside of her advisory role, she provides in-home supportive services as a caregiver for a family member. 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 advisory process incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Bruce M

Series 63, Series 65

San Francisco, CA

Wells Fargo Clearing

Bruce Mcmillan is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 45 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, previously working at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2013 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the investment committee and board of trustees for the St. Andrew’s Society of San Francisco, which promotes Scottish art, culture, and music. 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 investment 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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Cynthia P

Series 66

San Francisco, CA

Wells Fargo Clearing

Cynthia Picha is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Francisco, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as the administrator for her parents’ estates and holds an ownership interest in a family farm. 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 grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s services include investment policy preparation, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Christopher H

Series 66

San Francisco, CA

Wells Fargo Clearing

Christopher Hall is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Francisco, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, focusing on investment policy statements, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. 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, demographics, and risk tolerances.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Mehrdad A

Series 66

San Francisco, CA

Wells Fargo Clearing

Mehrdad Azargoshasb is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2014 to 2016. He is based in San Francisco, CA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven, grounded in modern portfolio theory, and includes both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Sean P

Series 66

San Francisco, CA

Wells Fargo Clearing

Sean Pryden is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Francisco, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank N.A. and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Pryden serves as Treasurer of the Santa Rosa Symphony Association and Secretary of the Redwood Empire Estate Planning Council. 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 incorporates a broad range of investment vehicles, including insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Daniel W

Series 63, Series 65

San Francisco, CA

Wells Fargo Clearing

Daniel Wing is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Francisco, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Wing has been affiliated with Wells Fargo bank since 2003. 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 broader set of financial product offerings than typical large institutional advisers.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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David M

Series 63, Series 65

San Francisco, CA

Wells Fargo Clearing

David Mucha is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at First Republic Investment Management and UBS Financial Services. His current role is based in San Francisco, CA. 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.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Kevin S

Series 63, Series 65

San Francisco, CA

Wells Fargo Clearing

Kevin Schaefer is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill. 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 with diversification principles and modern portfolio theory to support its investment approach.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Scott S

Series 63, Series 65

San Francisco, CA

Wells Fargo Clearing

Scott Sinclair is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent seven years with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is co-owner of Sinclair Sunwear, a family business specializing in hats and sales. 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 grounded in modern portfolio theory and tailored to plan-specific objectives and risk tolerances.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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John K

Series 63, Series 66

San Francisco, CA

Wells Fargo Clearing

John Kelly is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Francisco, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a scoreboard operator for the Golden State Warriors. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering IPS-driven advisory services that include investment policy preparation, searches, recommendations, and participant education, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in their investment menus.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Alice P

Series 63, Series 65

San Francisco, CA

Wells Fargo Clearing

Alice Pidgeon is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Francisco, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 40 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Pidgeon serves as Treasurer and Finance Committee Chair for the North Bay Children's Center in Novato, CA. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm employs a research-driven approach supported by Wells Fargo Investment Institute and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions through a large network of financial advisors.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Aaron C

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

San Francisco, CA

Wells Fargo Clearing

Aaron Canale is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Francisco, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and having 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Bank since 1997 and joined Wells Fargo Clearing in 2025. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing 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 analytics.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Jason T

Series 66

San Francisco, CA

Wells Fargo Clearing

Jason Thai is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Francisco, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, where he has been employed since 1990. 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 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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