Westport, CT Post Rd E Office

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Wells Fargo Clearing

Institution

Firm-wide stats for Wells Fargo Clearing

Total advisors

14,124

Across 1,522 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

450 Post Rd E, [Support Center]

Westport CT 06880

Advisors at this office

37

Advisors at this office

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Bruce B

Series 63, Series 65

Westport, CT

Wells Fargo Clearing

Bruce Brown is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a prior role at Prudential Equity Group. He serves as co-trustee for a family trust in West Palm Beach, Florida. 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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Nicholas S

Series 63, Series 65

Westport, CT

Wells Fargo Clearing

Nicholas Soares is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He 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 a combination of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by extensive research and analytics.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Brad M

Series 63, Series 65

Westport, CT

Wells Fargo Clearing

Brad Mcbrair is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Westport, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2015. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap-fee programs to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research and analytics to support diversified investment strategies.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Carlos M

Series 66

Westport, CT

Wells Fargo Clearing

Carlos Martinez Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, Keller Williams Prestige Properties, Geico, and self-employment. 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 based on 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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Ricky C

Series 63, Series 65

Westport, CT

Wells Fargo Clearing

Ricky Chernok is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2008 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of trustees for TCS-Synagogue in Westport, CT. 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 IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Alicia W

Series 63, Series 65

Westport, CT

Wells Fargo Clearing

Alicia Whearty is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Westport, CT. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 37 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as power of attorney for her mother. 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 portfolio construction and offers a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Eric H

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Westport, CT

Wells Fargo Clearing

Eric Hudson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2022 and was previously with Key Investment Services LLC from 2017 to 2022. 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, utilizing research and analytics to support investment decisions.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Michael P

Series 63

Westport, CT

Wells Fargo Clearing

Michael Pappa is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes a one-year tenure at Janney Montgomery Scott LLC and two years at Wells Fargo Clearing. 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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Thomas M

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Westport, CT

Wells Fargo Clearing

Thomas Moore is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 40 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he acts as a power of attorney for his mother. 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.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Christopher E

Series 63, Series 65

Westport, CT

Wells Fargo Clearing

Christopher Eckert is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for nine years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2023. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process 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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Peter S

Series 63, Series 65

Westport, CT

Wells Fargo Clearing

Peter Steiwer is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He worked at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. for 22 years before joining Wells Fargo in 2016. Outside of finance, he has a minority ownership interest in an indoor tennis court facility in Salem, New York. 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 and manages approximately $671 billion in assets through a network of over 14,000 advisors.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Jeffrey C

Series 63, Series 65

Westport, CT

Wells Fargo Clearing

Jeffrey Cohen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Westport, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Truhlar Financial Strategies, Oakwood Counselors, and CAP Advisors. 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 and manages approximately $671 billion in assets through a network of over 14,000 financial advisors.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Anthony A

Series 66

Westport, CT

Wells Fargo Clearing

Anthony Arico is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and with 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a co-trustee for his parents' investment-related matters. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm integrates research and analytics with diversification principles and modern portfolio theory while providing both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Gerald G

Series 63, Series 65

Westport, CT

Wells Fargo Clearing

Gerald Gladnick is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations 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 employs over 14,000 financial advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Mario F

Series 63, Series 65

Westport, CT

Wells Fargo Clearing

Mario Faustini is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services since 2020 and concurrently at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. 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 advisory process includes preparation and review of investment policy statements, investment recommendations, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking, and it offers a broader range of financial products than many large institutional advisers.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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