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Firm-wide stats for WELLS FARGO Advisors

Total advisors

14,119

Across 1,517 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

1605 Main St 14th Fl, [A8-Rbo]

Sarasota FL 34236

Advisors at this office

24

Advisors at this office

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Peter H

Series 63, Series 65

Sarasota, FL

Wells Fargo Clearing

Peter Hart is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 54 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he has ownership of a rental property in Zepherhills, Florida. 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. The firm’s 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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Paul D

Series 63

Sarasota, FL

Wells Fargo Clearing

Paul Dietrich is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and 44 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo entities since 2009. His outside activities include serving as power of attorney for his children and as a trustee for family trusts. 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 from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Maura G

CFP®, Series 66

Sarasota, FL

Wells Fargo Clearing

Maura Guthrie is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2017 and was previously with UBS Financial Services Inc for nine years. Wells Fargo Advisors provides investment advisory, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and delivers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Angelo T

Series 63, Series 65

Sarasota, FL

Wells Fargo Clearing

Angelo Tramontelli is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. 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 process 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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Robert E

Series 63, Series 65

Sarasota, FL

Wells Fargo Clearing

Robert Elkins is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a part owner of Allodex Systems LLC, a dental product manufacturer and distributor, and co-owns an airplane through N4421X LLC. 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 process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Luisa M

Series 66

Sarasota, FL

Wells Fargo Clearing

Luisa Montana is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Sarasota, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2016 and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2021. Outside of her financial advisory role, she also works as a delivery driver for Uber. 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.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Vergil R

Series 63, Series 65

Sarasota, FL

Wells Fargo Clearing

Vergil Rorer 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 at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a seven-year tenure at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. 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 notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Leif O

Series 63, Series 65

Sarasota, FL

Wells Fargo Clearing

Leif Olson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 34 years of industry experience. His prior work includes tenures at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, as well as Merrill. He is based in Sarasota, FL. 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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Cheryl C

CFP®, Series 66

Sarasota, FL

Wells Fargo Clearing

Cheryl Christensen is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. 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 grounded in 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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Alice Ann Z

Series 63, Series 65

Sarasota, FL

Wells Fargo Clearing

Alice Ann Zemelman is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2016. Outside of her advisory work, she is an independent consultant involved in direct sales for skincare companies Rodan + Fields and New U Life. 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 providers.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Thomas D

Series 63, Series 66

Sarasota, FL

Wells Fargo Clearing

Thomas Dowd is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at LPL Financial, CUNA Brokerage Services, CUNA Mutual Group, and Truist Investment Services. He is based in Sarasota, FL. 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 support investment decisions.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Christopher B

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Sarasota, FL

Wells Fargo Clearing

Christopher Burt is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Thrivent Financial, Lacy Boots, LLC, and Charles Schwab & Co., 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 supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Peter M

Series 63, Series 65

Sarasota, FL

Wells Fargo Clearing

Peter Meizels is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2024, he worked at Janney Montgomery Scott LLC from 2021 to 2024 and at Janney Montgomery Scott from 2016 to 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he acts as a power of attorney for his mother. 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, using research and analytics to support diversified portfolio strategies.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Thomas C

ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Sarasota, FL

Wells Fargo Clearing

Thomas Cosinuke is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 46 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2019 and spent 20 years at UBS Financial Services prior to that. He serves as a trustee for various family-related trusts. 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.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Devon M

Series 63, Series 65

Sarasota, FL

Wells Fargo Clearing

Devon Mackinnon is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Nokomis, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Bank NA and Wells Fargo Clearing Services since 2017, with prior experience at Citizens Bank and Citizens 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 advice. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep programs.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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