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Brian Bates

41 Years of Experience
Lima, OH
Broker

Brian Bates is a registered investment advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors, based in Lima, OH, with 41 years of industry experience. Their practice areas include Retirement Planning. Their firm serves 401,726 clients with $200B in assets under management.

Compensation
Commission-BasedFee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
3710 advisors
IM Fee
Planning only
Assets Under Management
$197.4B

Fee Structure

Investment management only (planning not offered)

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Location

3656 Allentown Road, 1st Fl, Lima, OH, 45807

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History

Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.

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Other Business Activities

Brian is the trustee for his father's trust, a role he has held since 2010. He spends minimal time on this investment-related activity.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLCBroker
June 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo
Wells Fargo Advisors
June 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo
Previous Registrations
Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLCBroker
January 2008 - June 2025 · 17 yrs 5 mos
Wells Fargo Advisors
January 2008 - June 2025 · 17 yrs 5 mos
A. G. Edwards & Sons, INC.
May 2001 - January 2008 · 6 yrs 8 mos
A. G. Edwards & Sons, INC.Broker
January 1993 - January 2008 · 15 yrs
Prudential Securities IncorporatedBroker
September 1989 - January 1993 · 3 yrs 4 mos
Thomson Mckinnon Securities INC.Broker
February 1985 - September 1989 · 4 yrs 7 mos
State Registrations20 states
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Exams
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