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John Wigington

33 Years of Experience
Hilton Head Island, SC
2 DisclosuresBroker

John Wigington is a registered investment advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors, based in Hilton Head Island, SC, with 33 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

400 Merchant St, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29926

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History

Regulatory History (2)
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Customer Dispute
February 1999
Settled
Customer Dispute
January 1999
Settled
Other Business Activities

John serves on the board of directors for Bakala Foundation USA, a charitable organization, since 2019. He spends minimal time attending meetings to discuss and review charitable grants.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Wells Fargo Advisors
January 2008 - Present · 18 yrs 4 mos
Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC
January 2008 - Present · 18 yrs 4 mos
Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLCBroker
January 2008 - Present · 18 yrs 4 mos
Previous Registrations
A. G. Edwards & Sons, INC.
October 1999 - January 2008 · 8 yrs 3 mos
A. G. Edwards & Sons, INC.Broker
September 1999 - January 2008 · 8 yrs 4 mos
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
May 1995 - December 1998 · 3 yrs 7 mos
Edward D. Jones & CO., L.P.Broker
October 1993 - August 1994 · 10 mos
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
August 1990 - August 1993 · 3 yrs
State Registrations27 states
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Exams
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