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Ben Szeto

21 Years of Experience
Walnut Creek, CA
3 DisclosuresBroker

Ben Szeto is a registered investment advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors, based in Walnut Creek, CA, with 21 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

2001 N Main St Ste 410, [Nk/Nl-Rbo], Walnut Creek, CA, 94596

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History

Regulatory History (3)
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Customer Dispute
November 2016
Denied
Customer Dispute
April 2009
Settled
Customer Dispute
November 2004
Denied
Other Business Activities

Ben owns two investment-related rental properties in San Francisco, CA, since 2009 and 2015, respectively. He dedicates minimal time to these activities.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Wells Fargo Advisors
November 2013 - Present · 12 yrs 6 mos
Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLCBroker
March 2013 - Present · 13 yrs 2 mos
Previous Registrations
Univest Securities, INC. DBA Universal Financial GroupBroker
June 2011 - November 2011 · 5 mos
Chase Investment Services CORP.
May 2009 - June 2009 · 1 mo
Chase Investment Services CORP.Broker
May 2009 - June 2009 · 1 mo
Wamu Investments, INC.
May 2007 - May 2009 · 2 yrs
Wamu Investments, INC.Broker
May 2007 - May 2009 · 2 yrs
Banc of America Investment Services, INC.Broker
May 2004 - April 2007 · 2 yrs 11 mos
Banc of America Investment Services, INC.
May 2004 - April 2007 · 2 yrs 11 mos
Citicorp Investment Services
April 2004 - May 2004 · 1 mo
Citicorp Investment ServicesBroker
April 2004 - May 2004 · 1 mo
Wells Fargo Investments, LLC
May 2001 - April 2004 · 2 yrs 11 mos
Wells Fargo Investments, LLCBroker
May 2001 - April 2004 · 2 yrs 11 mos
Wells Fargo Securities INC.Broker
December 2000 - May 2001 · 5 mos
State Registrations9 states
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