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William Hicks

Wells Fargo Advisors
24 Years of Experience
Cypress, TX
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William Hicks is a registered investment advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors, based in Cypress, TX, with 24 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

13150 Louetta Rd, Cypress, TX, 77429

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History

Regulatory History (1)
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Customer Dispute
January 2018
Settled
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Other Business Activities

William has a 10% ownership stake in Scenic Loop Lake Cabins, a rental property in Livingston, TX, since October 2024. He spends minimal time on this investment-related activity.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Wells Fargo Advisors
May 2023 - Present · 3 yrs
Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLCBroker
May 2023 - Present · 3 yrs
Previous Registrations
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July 2016 - May 2023 · 6 yrs 10 mos
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July 2016 - May 2023 · 6 yrs 10 mos
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December 2014 - July 2016 · 1 yr 7 mos
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December 2014 - July 2016 · 1 yr 7 mos
Cetera Investment Advisers LLC
April 2014 - November 2014 · 7 mos
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April 2014 - November 2014 · 7 mos
LPL Financial LLC
July 2011 - April 2014 · 2 yrs 9 mos
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July 2011 - April 2014 · 2 yrs 9 mos
Uvest Financial Services Group, INC.Broker
June 2009 - July 2011 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Uvest Financial Services Group, INC.
June 2009 - July 2011 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Investment Professionals, INC.
May 2007 - June 2009 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Investment Professionals, INC.Broker
May 2007 - June 2009 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Banc of America Investment Services, INC.
May 2007 - May 2007 · 0 mos
Banc of America Investment Services, INC.Broker
May 2007 - May 2007 · 0 mos
Dfc Investor Services
July 2006 - May 2007 · 10 mos
Dfc Investor ServicesBroker
March 2005 - May 2007 · 2 yrs 2 mos
Edward JonesBroker
September 2001 - March 2005 · 3 yrs 6 mos
State Registrations4 states
ALCOOKTX
AdvisorBrokerBoth

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