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Jay Desautels

23 Years of Experience
Burlington, VT
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Jay Desautels is a registered investment advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors, based in Burlington, VT, 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

180 Battery St Ste 300, Burlington, VT, 05401

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History

Regulatory History (1)
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Customer Dispute
September 2010
Settled
Other Business Activities

Jay is involved in several real estate holding companies as a landlord or owner, including Paradigm RE LLC, BTV Outpost LLC, and Ogden RE LLC. He also serves as a member of the board of directors for the University of Vermont Medical Center support foundation.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Wells Fargo Advisors
February 2026 - Present · 5 mos
Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLCBroker
February 2026 - Present · 5 mos
Previous Registrations
UBS Financial Services INC.
May 2012 - February 2026 · 13 yrs 9 mos
UBS Financial Services INC.Broker
May 2012 - February 2026 · 13 yrs 9 mos
Morgan Stanley Smith BarneyBroker
June 2009 - May 2012 · 2 yrs 11 mos
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC
June 2009 - May 2012 · 2 yrs 11 mos
Morgan Stanley & CO. IncorporatedBroker
April 2007 - June 2009 · 2 yrs 2 mos
Morgan Stanley & CO. Incorporated
April 2007 - June 2009 · 2 yrs 2 mos
Morgan Stanley
May 2006 - April 2007 · 11 mos
Morgan Stanley Dw INC.Broker
May 2006 - April 2007 · 11 mos
UBS Financial Services INC.
November 2002 - June 2006 · 3 yrs 7 mos
UBS Financial Services INC.Broker
October 2002 - June 2006 · 3 yrs 8 mos
State Registrations53 states
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Exams
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