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Daniel Staples

42 Years of Experience
Madison, WI
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Daniel Staples is a registered investment advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors, based in Madison, WI, with 42 years of industry experience. Their practice areas include Business Owners, Divorce Planning, Education Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, and 2 more. Their firm serves 1,327,695 clients with $610B in assets under management.

Compensation
Commission-BasedFee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
14703 advisors
IM Fee
Planning only
Assets Under Management
$606.0B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$250K
  • Cash Flow Analysis — Up to $1,000 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $2,500 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $5,000 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Education Planning — Up to $1,000 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $2,500 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $5,000 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Retirement Planning — Up to $1,000 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $2,500 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $5,000 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Risk Planning — Up to $1,000 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $2,500 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $5,000 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Wealth Planning — Up to $1,000 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $2,500 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $5,000 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Divorce Planning — Up to $1,500 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $3,750 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $7,500 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Special Needs Analysis — Up to $1,500 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $3,750 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $7,500 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Sports & Entertainment — Up to $1,500 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $3,750 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $7,500 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Business Owner Planning — Up to $1,500 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $3,750 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $7,500 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.

The total fee per engagement can range up to $5,000 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000, up to $12,500 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000, and up to $25,000 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000. Fees are subject to negotiation and may vary.

One-Time Plan:Up to $25,000
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Location

One Erdman Pl Ste 200, Madison, WI, 53717

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History

Regulatory History (2)
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Customer Dispute
December 2009
Denied
Customer Dispute
February 1991
Settled
Other Business Activities

Daniel has a 50% ownership stake in rental property in Monona, IA, since 2019, which includes farmland leased and USDA conservation land. He spends a few hours per week on this activity, with minimal time during trading hours.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Wells Fargo Advisors
March 2013 - Present · 13 yrs 6 mos
Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC
March 2013 - Present · 13 yrs 6 mos
Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLCBroker
March 2013 - Present · 13 yrs 6 mos
Previous Registrations
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
January 1996 - March 2013 · 17 yrs 2 mos
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
January 1996 - March 2013 · 17 yrs 2 mos
Smith Barney INC.Broker
July 1993 - January 1996 · 2 yrs 6 mos
Lehman Brothers INC.Broker
May 1988 - July 1993 · 5 yrs 2 mos
E. F. Hutton & Company INCBroker
October 1983 - May 1988 · 4 yrs 7 mos
State Registrations16 states
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Exams
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