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Steven Bonavita

26 Years of Experience
Bethesda, MD
6 DisclosuresBroker

Steven Bonavita is a registered investment advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors, based in Bethesda, MD, with 26 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

7600 Wisconsin Ave 5th Fl, [Kw-Rbo], Bethesda, MD, 20814

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History

Regulatory History (6)
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Financial
May 2020
Final
Customer Dispute
September 2019
Denied
Judgment / Lien
March 2017
Customer Dispute
July 2012
Settled
Customer Dispute
December 2010
Settled
Customer Dispute
February 2010
Settled
Employment History
Current Registrations
Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLCBroker
May 2016 - Present · 10 yrs
Wells Fargo Advisors
May 2016 - Present · 10 yrs
Previous Registrations
PNC Investments
December 2012 - June 2016 · 3 yrs 6 mos
PNC InvestmentsBroker
November 2012 - June 2016 · 3 yrs 7 mos
Navy Federal Asset Management, LLC
October 2009 - October 2012 · 3 yrs
Navy Federal Brokerage Services, LLCBroker
October 2009 - October 2012 · 3 yrs
Sunamerica Capital Services, INC.Broker
April 2008 - September 2009 · 1 yr 5 mos
Suntrust Investment Services, INC.
October 2005 - April 2008 · 2 yrs 6 mos
Suntrust Investment Services, INC.Broker
October 2005 - April 2008 · 2 yrs 6 mos
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
January 2003 - October 2005 · 2 yrs 9 mos
Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith INC.
January 2003 - October 2005 · 2 yrs 9 mos
Morgan Stanley
September 1999 - January 2003 · 3 yrs 4 mos
Morgan Stanley Dw INC.Broker
July 1999 - January 2003 · 3 yrs 6 mos
First Union Capital Markets CORP.Broker
March 1999 - July 1999 · 4 mos
Waterhouse Securities, INC.Broker
January 1999 - March 1999 · 2 mos
State Registrations13 states
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