Karen Lam is a registered investment advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors, based in Irvine, CA, with 22 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.
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- 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.
Location
5 Park Plz 19th & 20th Fls, Irvine, CA, 92614
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Karen owns multiple rental properties in California, including properties in San Jose, Cupertino, and Tahoe Vista. She spends minimal time managing these properties.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Wells Fargo Advisors
Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC
Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLCBroker
Previous Registrations
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
Banc of America Investment Services, INC.Broker
Banc of America Investment Services, INC.
Wachovia Securities, LLC
Wachovia Securities, LLCBroker
Atlas Securities, LLCBroker
Banc of America Investment Services, INC.
Banc of America Investment Services, INC.Broker
Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley Dw INC.Broker
Citicorp Investment ServicesBroker
State Registrations4 states
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