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Michael Shanks

Wells Fargo Advisors
25 Years of Experience
Saint Paul, MN
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Michael Shanks is a registered investment advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors, based in Saint Paul, MN, with 25 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.

Wells Fargo Advisors
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

30 E 7th St Ste 1200, Saint Paul, MN, 55101

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History

Regulatory History (1)
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Customer Dispute
July 2006
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Employment History
Current Registrations
Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLCBroker
January 2011 - Present · 15 yrs 6 mos
Wells Fargo Advisors
January 2011 - Present · 15 yrs 6 mos
Previous Registrations
Wells Fargo Investments, LLCBroker
July 2009 - January 2011 · 1 yr 6 mos
Wells Fargo Investments, LLC
July 2009 - January 2011 · 1 yr 6 mos
U.S. Bancorp Investments, INC.
June 2002 - August 2009 · 7 yrs 2 mos
U.S. Bancorp Investments, INC.Broker
December 2001 - August 2009 · 7 yrs 8 mos
Firstar Investment Services,inc.Broker
August 2000 - December 2001 · 1 yr 4 mos
Waddell & Reed, INC.Broker
May 2000 - August 2000 · 3 mos
State Registrations30 states
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