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Christopher Black

36 Years of Experience
Seattle, WA
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Christopher Black is a registered investment advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors, based in Seattle, WA, 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

999 3rd Ave, Ste 4000, Seattle, WA, 98104

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History

Regulatory History (4)
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Employment Separation After Allegations
March 2006
Regulatory
November 2004
Final
Customer Dispute
June 2002
Settled
Customer Dispute
December 2001
Settled
Other Business Activities

Christopher has a 50% ownership in Sockeye Marine LLC, dedicating minimal time to it. He also works as a ski instructor at Ski Masters-Snoqualmie Pass, spending a few hours per week in this role.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLCBroker
January 2008 - Present · 18 yrs 6 mos
Wells Fargo Advisors
January 2008 - Present · 18 yrs 6 mos
Previous Registrations
A. G. Edwards & Sons, INC.
April 2007 - January 2008 · 9 mos
A. G. Edwards & Sons, INC.Broker
April 2007 - January 2008 · 9 mos
A. G. Edwards & Sons, INC.Broker
March 2003 - March 2006 · 3 yrs
A. G. Edwards & Sons, INC.
March 2003 - March 2006 · 3 yrs
Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith INC.
July 1990 - February 2003 · 12 yrs 7 mos
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
August 1988 - February 2003 · 14 yrs 6 mos
State Registrations6 states
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Exams
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