Syracuse, NY Plum St Office

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Wells Fargo Clearing

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Firm-wide stats for Wells Fargo Clearing

Total advisors

14,119

Across 1,525 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

500 Plum St, Bridgewater Place

Syracuse NY 13204

Advisors at this office

19

Advisors at this office

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Michael J

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Syracuse, NY

Wells Fargo Clearing

Michael Jim is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Syracuse, NY, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and with 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Equitable Advisors from 2013 to 2015. 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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Jared S

Series 66

Syracuse, NY

Wells Fargo Clearing

Jared Swift is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His background includes roles at SUNY Empire State University, Monroe Community College, and Cutting Edge Decks, Inc. He is based in Syracuse, NY. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory options. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Timothy F

Series 63, Series 65

Syracuse, NY

Wells Fargo Clearing

Timothy Fortner is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 35 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for his parents. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides 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 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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Matthew M

Series 63, Series 66

Syracuse, NY

Wells Fargo Clearing

Matthew Michalak is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Syracuse, NY. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 22 years of industry experience, including 10 years with Wells Fargo Clearing. 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 combines brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party data.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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John C

Series 63, Series 65

Syracuse, NY

Wells Fargo Clearing

John Cavanaugh is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 38 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prudential Equity Group, LLC for five years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing 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 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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Hope Z

Series 66, Series 63

Syracuse, NY

Wells Fargo Clearing

Hope Zuccaro is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and JPMorgan Chase bank since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she is an independent owner and distributor with Market America. 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.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Daniel H

Series 63, Series 65

Syracuse, NY

Wells Fargo Clearing

Daniel Hennigan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Syracuse, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he has a 50% ownership in Viking Smart Slot, a non-investment-related business based in Manilus, NY. 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 strategies.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Sascha M

Series 63, Series 65

Syracuse, NY

Wells Fargo Clearing

Sascha Milligan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as executor and personal representative for an estate in Syracuse, NY. 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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Michelle J

Series 63, Series 65

Syracuse, NY

Wells Fargo Clearing

Michelle Johnston is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 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 both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Timothy B

Series 66

Syracuse, NY

Wells Fargo Clearing

Timothy Besio is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing holding a Series 66 designation. He has prior experience at Besio Consulting Group Ltd, Blue Owl Capital, The Carlyle Group, and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and other sources.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Christopher C

Series 66

Syracuse, NY

Wells Fargo Clearing

Christopher Coates is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Syracuse, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors, St Bonaventure University’s Accounting Department, and Arctic Glacier Premium Ice. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to evaluate investment options, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions across a broad client base.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Lisa D

Series 63, Series 65

Syracuse, NY

Wells Fargo Clearing

Lisa Duncan is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Wells Fargo since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in her local VFW post as a bartender and event coordinator. 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 the Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Paul K

Series 63, Series 65

Syracuse, NY

Wells Fargo Clearing

Paul Kordziel is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a used car dealership and serves as vice-president of the Higby Point Property Owners Association in Eagle Bay, NY. 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 through a network of over 14,000 financial advisors and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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A Daniel C

Series 63, Series 65

Syracuse, NY

Wells Fargo Clearing

A Daniel Coates is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee and holds power of attorney for family members. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national firm offering investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, with a focus on research-driven investment selection and a broad range of financial products.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Jonathan C

CFP®, Series 66

Syracuse, NY

Wells Fargo Clearing

Jonathan Catlin is a CFP® professional at Wells Fargo Clearing with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent three years at Morgan Stanley. 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 from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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