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Darrell Hesford

36 Years of Experience
Carlsbad, CA
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Darrell Hesford is a registered investment advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors, based in Carlsbad, CA, with 36 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

961 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA, 92011

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History

Regulatory History (6)
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Judgment / Lien
October 2025
Judgment / Lien
July 2025
Customer Dispute
April 2018
Settled
Customer Dispute
November 2011
Settled
Customer Dispute
June 2009
Denied
Customer Dispute
June 2003
Denied
Other Business Activities

Darrell is a 2.13% owner of Hendo's Brewing & Spirits, LLC, a restaurant and brewery. He spends minimal time on this non-investment related activity.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Wells Fargo Advisors
January 2011 - Present · 15 yrs 4 mos
Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLCBroker
January 2011 - Present · 15 yrs 4 mos
Previous Registrations
Wells Fargo Investments, LLC
May 2001 - January 2011 · 9 yrs 8 mos
Wells Fargo Investments, LLCBroker
May 2001 - January 2011 · 9 yrs 8 mos
Wells Fargo Securities INC.Broker
September 1994 - May 2001 · 6 yrs 8 mos
Griffin Financial ServicesBroker
March 1993 - September 1994 · 1 yr 6 mos
New England SecuritiesBroker
March 1990 - April 1993 · 3 yrs 1 mo
State Registrations33 states
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Exams
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