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Mark Hales

40 Years of Experience
Newport Beach, CA
5 DisclosuresBroker

Mark Hales is a registered investment advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors, based in Newport Beach, CA, with 40 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

520 Newport Center Dr Ste 1700, Newport Beach, CA, 92660

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History

Regulatory History (5)
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Customer Dispute
November 2022
Denied
Customer Dispute
September 1997
Settled
Customer Dispute
April 1996
Settled
Regulatory
October 1995
Final
Customer Dispute
October 1993
Award / Judgment
Other Business Activities

Mark's wife owns The Hales Group, and his name is on it for estate planning purposes, but he spends no time on it. Mark is also involved with Rumor Investments LLC, spending minimal time on it quarterly.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLCBroker
January 2026 - Present · 6 mos
Wells Fargo Advisors
January 2026 - Present · 6 mos
Previous Registrations
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
January 2016 - January 2026 · 10 yrs
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
January 2016 - January 2026 · 10 yrs
UBS Financial Services INC.
August 2008 - January 2016 · 7 yrs 5 mos
UBS Financial Services INC.Broker
August 2008 - January 2016 · 7 yrs 5 mos
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
July 1997 - September 2008 · 11 yrs 2 mos
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
August 1985 - September 2008 · 23 yrs 1 mo
State Registrations31 states
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Exams
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