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Douglas Wells

43 Years of Experience
Akron, OH
1 Disclosure

Douglas Wells is a registered investment advisor at Cwm, LLC, based in Akron, OH, with 43 years of industry experience. Douglas operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Charitable Giving, Education Planning, Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, and 2 more. Their firm serves 52,669 clients with $51B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
618 advisors
Number of Clients
52,669 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$960K average
Assets Under Management
$50.6B

Fee Structure

Planning is included in investment management (also available separately)

CWM, LLC charges an annual fee based on a percentage of the value of your investments. This fee can be up to 2.50% annually. The exact fee is negotiable and depends on factors like the size of your account, the types of assets, and the complexity of your situation. Different investment advisor representatives may charge different fees for the same services. CWM retains a portion of the fee for administrative and support services. Fees are typically deducted from your account quarterly.

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Location

3560 W Market Street, Ste. 340, Akron, OH, 44333

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History

Regulatory History (1)
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Customer Dispute
February 2000
Settled
Other Business Activities

Douglas is a registered representative with Cabot Lodge Securities LLC, selling securities and dedicating a few hours per week. He also participates in finance council meetings for Holy Family Parish, spending minimal time on this activity.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Cwm, LLC
September 2025 - Present · 8 mos
Previous Registrations
Cabot Lodge Securities LLCBroker
September 2019 - October 2025 · 6 yrs 1 mo
Wells Trecaso Financial Group, LLC
January 2019 - December 2025 · 6 yrs 11 mos
Ifs Advisory, LLC
November 2017 - March 2019 · 1 yr 4 mos
Ifs SecuritiesBroker
November 2017 - September 2019 · 1 yr 10 mos
Morgan Stanley
June 2009 - November 2017 · 8 yrs 5 mos
Morgan StanleyBroker
June 2009 - November 2017 · 8 yrs 5 mos
Citigroup Global Markets INC.
September 2008 - June 2009 · 9 mos
Citigroup Global Markets INC.Broker
September 2008 - June 2009 · 9 mos
UBS Financial Services INC.
October 1992 - September 2008 · 15 yrs 11 mos
UBS Financial Services INC.Broker
October 1982 - September 2008 · 25 yrs 11 mos
State Registrations3 states
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Exams
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