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Brett Grimes

41 Years of Experience
Santa Barbara, CA
1 DisclosureBroker

Brett Grimes is a registered investment advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors, based in Santa Barbara, 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

3660 State St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105

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History

Regulatory History (1)
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Customer Dispute
September 2011
Settled
Other Business Activities

Brett has ownership stakes in several LLCs and partnerships related to real estate investments, dedicating minimal time to each. He also serves on the City of Santa Barbara Airport Commission, spending a few hours per week attending meetings and advising the city council.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Wells Fargo Advisors
March 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 4 mos
Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLCBroker
March 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 4 mos
Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC
March 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 4 mos
Previous Registrations
Morgan StanleyBroker
June 2009 - April 2019 · 9 yrs 10 mos
Morgan Stanley
June 2009 - April 2019 · 9 yrs 10 mos
Citigroup Global Markets INC.Broker
July 2008 - June 2009 · 11 mos
Citigroup Global Markets INC.
July 2008 - June 2009 · 11 mos
UBS Financial Services INC.
November 1990 - July 2008 · 17 yrs 8 mos
UBS Financial Services INC.Broker
July 1990 - July 2008 · 18 yrs
Shearson Lehman Hutton INC.Broker
August 1988 - July 1990 · 1 yr 11 mos
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
February 1986 - August 1988 · 2 yrs 6 mos
R. H. Moulton & CO.Broker
December 1985 - December 1985 · 0 mos
B.O.C.L. Securities CORP.Broker
May 1985 - December 1985 · 7 mos
Coastal Securities CorporationBroker
September 1984 - May 1985 · 8 mos
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