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Wayne Babst
30 Years of Experience
Tampa, FL
2 DisclosuresBroker
Wayne Babst is a registered investment advisor at W&s Brokerage Services, INC., based in Tampa, FL, with 30 years of industry experience. Wayne operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Investment Management. Their firm serves 655 clients with $180M in assets under management.
Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)
Firm Size
98 advisors
Number of Clients
655 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$268K average
Assets Under Management
$175.8M
Fee Structure
Minimum Investment:$250K
Investment management only (planning not offered)
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
| Portfolio Value | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to $250K | 1.50% |
| $250K - $500K | 1.40% |
| $500K - $750K | 1.30% |
| $750K+ | 1.10% |
Minimum quarterly fee applies: $500 for Total Return, Income Oriented, Socially Conscious and Tax Aware accounts; $250 for EnFocus™ accounts; $75 for Companion EnFocus™ accounts.
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Your Portfolio Value
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Location
3903 Northdale Blvd, Suite 290-E, Tampa, FL, 33624
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Regulatory History (2)
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Customer Dispute
April 2025Settled
Employment Separation After Allegations
May 2000Employment History
Current Registrations
W&s Brokerage Services, INC.Broker
February 2026 - Present · 3 mos
W&s Brokerage Services, INC.
February 2026 - Present · 3 mos
Previous Registrations
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June 2017 - September 2024 · 7 yrs 3 mos
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May 2017 - September 2024 · 7 yrs 4 mos
Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC
September 2006 - May 2017 · 10 yrs 8 mos
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September 2006 - May 2017 · 10 yrs 8 mos
Uvest Financial Services Group, INC.
October 2002 - September 2006 · 3 yrs 11 mos
Uvest Financial Services Group, INC.Broker
September 2002 - September 2006 · 4 yrs
Wachovia Securities Financial Network, INC.
July 2000 - September 2002 · 2 yrs 2 mos
Wachovia Securities Financial Network, INC.Broker
June 2000 - September 2002 · 2 yrs 3 mos
First Securities USA, INC.Broker
June 1996 - May 2000 · 3 yrs 11 mos
First Associated Securities Group, INC.Broker
March 1995 - June 1996 · 1 yr 3 mos
Chatfield Dean & CO., INC.Broker
January 1994 - April 1995 · 1 yr 3 mos
State Registrations1 state
FL
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Exams
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