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David Whetsell

23 Years of Experience
Wilkes Barre, PA
Broker

David Whetsell is a registered investment advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors, based in Wilkes Barre, PA, with 23 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

1230 Highway 315 Blvd, Wilkes Barre, PA, 18702

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History

Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.

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Employment History
Current Registrations
Wells Fargo Advisors
March 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos
Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLCBroker
March 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos
Previous Registrations
LPL Financial LLCBroker
February 2018 - April 2025 · 7 yrs 2 mos
LPL Financial LLC
February 2018 - April 2025 · 7 yrs 2 mos
Invest Financial CorporationBroker
June 2016 - February 2018 · 1 yr 8 mos
Invest Financial Corporation
June 2016 - February 2018 · 1 yr 8 mos
LPL Financial LLC
July 2015 - June 2016 · 11 mos
LPL Financial LLCBroker
February 2015 - June 2016 · 1 yr 4 mos
M&t Securities, INC.Broker
September 2012 - December 2014 · 2 yrs 3 mos
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLCBroker
July 2002 - August 2012 · 10 yrs 1 mo
Metlife Securities INC.Broker
January 2002 - June 2002 · 5 mos
Metropolitan Life Insurance CompanyBroker
January 2002 - June 2002 · 5 mos
State Registrations9 states
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