San Jose, CA W San Fernando St Office

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Firm-wide stats for WELLS FARGO Advisors

Total advisors

14,115

Across 1,524 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

50 W San Fernando St, Ste 1500

San Jose CA 95113

Advisors at this office

115

Advisors at this office

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Luke M

Series 63, Series 65

San Jose, CA

Wells Fargo Clearing

Luke Maura is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Deutsche Bank Securities Inc, The Benchmark Company, LLC, and Charles Schwab. 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 advice 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 vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in their investment menus.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Nick P

Series 66

San Jose, CA

Wells Fargo Clearing

Nick Pagonis is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at U.S. Bancorp Advisors, LLC for four years before joining Wells Fargo in 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the finance committee of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in San Jose. 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 and integrates research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to support its investment selection and consulting services.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Ji Michael C

Series 66

San Jose, CA

Wells Fargo Clearing

Ji Michael Chung is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank from 2015 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he provides in-home care services in San Jose, CA. 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 combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute with third-party analytics to offer diversified investment solutions, alongside a range of financial products through its bank and insurance affiliates.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Tina L

Series 63, Series 65

San Jose, CA

Wells Fargo Clearing

Tina Louie is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. and Citicorp Investment Services. 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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Vineeta D

Series 66

San Jose, CA

Wells Fargo Clearing

Vineeta Devi is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Jose, CA, with 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo bank since 2001 and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a rental property in Elk Grove, 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 a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Kimberly C

Series 63, Series 66

San Jose, CA

Wells Fargo Clearing

Kimberly Custodio Contreras is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and Wells Fargo Bank since 2011. Outside of her financial services career, she is involved in LADY LURKERS, a women's skateboard brand based in Boulder Creek, 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 combines research and analytics with diversification principles to provide both brokerage and advisory solutions across a broad range of financial products.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Sheldon L

Series 66

San Jose, CA

Wells Fargo Clearing

Sheldon Lee is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with six years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2020 and has a total of 13 years of experience with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. outside of his advisory role. 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 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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Matthew S

Series 66

San Jose, CA

Wells Fargo Clearing

Matthew Solis is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing based in San Jose, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 18 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2006 and 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 a range of investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, supported by research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Linh Tue N

Series 66

San Jose, CA

Wells Fargo Clearing

Linh Tue Nguyen is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Fidelity Investments. 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 and provides 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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Bryan L

Series 63, Series 66

San Jose, CA

Wells Fargo Clearing

Bryan Le is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing based in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments, Morgan Stanley, and E*Trade Securities. 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 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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Michael V

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

San Jose, CA

Wells Fargo Clearing

Michael Vukson is a CFP® certificant with 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Wells Fargo Clearing, where he has worked since 2016. His prior experience includes roles at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. and Morgan Stanley DW Inc. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and employs more than 14,000 financial advisors.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Peter S

Series 66

San Jose, CA

Wells Fargo Clearing

Peter Signor is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, Chase Investment Services Corp., and Edward Jones. 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 its internal Wells Fargo Investment Institute with third-party sources and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Aimee M

Series 66

San Jose, CA

Wells Fargo Clearing

Aimee Mckone is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. She has worked with Wells Fargo entities since 1989, including 10 years specifically at Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of finance, she owns a home design consulting business called Elevated Design. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement consulting services. 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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Ashley F

Series 66

San Jose, CA

Wells Fargo Clearing

Ashley Fetsch is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Los Gatos, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, Ashley worked at Amazon and Planet Fitness Saber Fitness LLC. Outside of finance, Ashley is involved in dog walking as a part-time Rover dog walker. 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 approach includes investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking, 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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Sanjaya L

Series 66

San Jose, CA

Wells Fargo Clearing

Sanjaya Luthra is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has been associated with Wells Fargo Bank since 2006. He is based in San Jose, CA. 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 offers brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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