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Christopher Friend

16 Years of Experience
Charlotte, NC
Broker

Christopher Friend is a registered investment advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors, based in Charlotte, NC, with 16 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

550 S Tryon St 44th Fl, [N3-Rbo], Charlotte, NC, 28202

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History

Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.

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Employment History
Current Registrations
Wells Fargo Advisors
August 2024 - Present · 1 yr 9 mos
Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLCBroker
June 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos
Previous Registrations
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Scottrade Investment Management
January 2017 - February 2018 · 1 yr 1 mo
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June 2016 - February 2018 · 1 yr 8 mos
Quest Capital Strategies, INC.
February 2016 - June 2016 · 4 mos
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January 2016 - June 2016 · 5 mos
Pro-Integrity Securities, INC.Broker
July 2002 - March 2003 · 8 mos
Morgan Stanley Dw INC.Broker
June 2001 - June 2002 · 1 yr
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
December 1999 - June 2001 · 1 yr 6 mos
Aag Securities, INC.Broker
May 1998 - September 1998 · 4 mos
Centura Securities, INC.Broker
August 1996 - February 1998 · 1 yr 6 mos
A. G. Edwards & Sons, INC.Broker
January 1996 - August 1996 · 7 mos
Edward D. Jones & CO., L.P.Broker
January 1994 - January 1996 · 2 yrs
State Registrations1 state
NC
AdvisorBrokerBoth

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Exams
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