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Kevin Schaefer
41 Years of Experience
San Francisco, CA
7 DisclosuresBroker
Kevin Schaefer is a registered investment advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors, based in San Francisco, CA, with 41 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
555 California St 24th Fl, San Francisco, CA, 94104
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Regulatory History (7)
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Customer Dispute
June 2025Pending
Customer Dispute
June 2020Settled
Customer Dispute
June 2020Settled
Customer Dispute
January 2017Denied
Customer Dispute
May 2008Settled
Customer Dispute
February 2000Denied
Customer Dispute
August 1996Settled
Other Business Activities
Kevin owns multiple rental properties through various LLCs, starting in 2019 and 2024. He spends minimal time on each property, primarily paying bills and oversight.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Wells Fargo Advisors
August 2019 - Present · 6 yrs 9 mos
Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLCBroker
August 2019 - Present · 6 yrs 9 mos
Previous Registrations
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
May 2011 - August 2019 · 8 yrs 3 mos
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
May 2011 - August 2019 · 8 yrs 3 mos
Morgan Stanley Smith BarneyBroker
June 2009 - May 2011 · 1 yr 11 mos
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC
June 2009 - May 2011 · 1 yr 11 mos
Morgan Stanley & CO. Incorporated
April 2007 - June 2009 · 2 yrs 2 mos
Morgan Stanley & CO. IncorporatedBroker
April 2007 - June 2009 · 2 yrs 2 mos
Morgan Stanley
January 2007 - April 2007 · 3 mos
Morgan Stanley Dw INC.Broker
January 2007 - April 2007 · 3 mos
UBS Financial Services INC.
July 1997 - February 2007 · 9 yrs 7 mos
UBS Financial Services INC.Broker
October 1993 - February 2007 · 13 yrs 4 mos
Smith Barney Shearson INC.Broker
July 1993 - October 1993 · 3 mos
Lehman Brothers INC.Broker
April 1988 - July 1993 · 5 yrs 3 mos
E. F. Hutton & Company INCBroker
April 1986 - April 1988 · 2 yrs
Derand Investment Corporation of AmericaBroker
July 1984 - March 1986 · 1 yr 8 mos
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