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Gary Schmertmann

40 Years of Experience
Peoria, AZ
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Gary Schmertmann is a ChFC-designated registered investment advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors, based in Peoria, AZ, 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

Peoria, AZ

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History

Regulatory History (1)
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Customer Dispute
October 2008
Denied
Other Business Activities

Gary owns two rental properties, one in Panama City Beach, FL, and another in Overgaard, AZ. He spends minimal time per week maintaining these properties.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Wells Fargo Advisors
March 2011 - Present · 15 yrs 4 mos
Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC
February 2011 - Present · 15 yrs 5 mos
Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLCBroker
February 2011 - Present · 15 yrs 5 mos
Previous Registrations
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
October 2009 - February 2011 · 1 yr 4 mos
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
October 2009 - February 2011 · 1 yr 4 mos
Banc of America Investment Services, INC.
August 2002 - October 2009 · 7 yrs 2 mos
Banc of America Investment Services, INC.Broker
July 1999 - October 2009 · 10 yrs 3 mos
Ba Investment Services, INC.Broker
October 1997 - July 1999 · 1 yr 9 mos
Linsco/private Ledger CORP.Broker
November 1994 - November 1997 · 3 yrs
Sun Investment Services CompanyBroker
May 1991 - November 1994 · 3 yrs 6 mos
First Investors CorporationBroker
December 1985 - May 1991 · 5 yrs 5 mos
State Registrations17 states
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