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Benjamin Goldberg

32 Years of Experience
Seal Beach, CA
2 DisclosuresBroker

Benjamin Goldberg is a registered investment advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors, based in Seal Beach, CA, with 32 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

3020 Old Ranch Pkwy, Stes 190, 150 & 140, Seal Beach, CA, 90740

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History

Regulatory History (2)
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Customer Dispute
November 2011
Settled
Customer Dispute
February 2006
Settled
Other Business Activities

Benjamin is on the board of directors for the Long Beach Century Club, supporting athletics, and dedicates minimal time per week. He also serves as a director for the Broadmoor Homeowners Association and as a committee/council member for the City of Huntington Beach, dedicating minimal time per month to each.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLCBroker
August 2025 - Present · 9 mos
Wells Fargo Advisors
August 2025 - Present · 9 mos
Previous Registrations
RBC Capital Markets, LLC
February 2013 - August 2025 · 12 yrs 6 mos
RBC Capital Markets, LLCBroker
February 2013 - August 2025 · 12 yrs 6 mos
Citigroup Global Markets INC.
July 2011 - February 2013 · 1 yr 7 mos
Citigroup Global Markets INC.Broker
July 2011 - February 2013 · 1 yr 7 mos
Deutsche Bank Securities INC.
October 2007 - July 2011 · 3 yrs 9 mos
Deutsche Bank Securities INC.Broker
October 2007 - July 2011 · 3 yrs 9 mos
Banc of America Investment Services, INC.
August 2004 - October 2007 · 3 yrs 2 mos
Banc of America Investment Services, INC.Broker
August 2004 - October 2007 · 3 yrs 2 mos
Morgan Stanley
September 1998 - August 2004 · 5 yrs 11 mos
Morgan Stanley Dw INC.Broker
August 1998 - August 2004 · 6 yrs
Smith Barney INC.Broker
August 1996 - August 1998 · 2 yrs
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
September 1994 - August 1996 · 1 yr 11 mos
Crowell, Weedon & CO.Broker
February 1994 - September 1994 · 7 mos
Columbus Financial, INC.Broker
May 1993 - March 1994 · 10 mos
State Registrations17 states
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Exams
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