LM
LM

Luis Mercado

16 Years of Experience
San Francisco, CA
Broker

Luis Mercado is a registered investment advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors, based in San Francisco, CA, with 16 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
Loading...

Location

4045 24th St, San Francisco, CA, 94114

Get directions

History

Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

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

Disclosures include customer complaints, regulatory actions, and other events that advisors must report to the SEC. A clean record means none have been reported.

Learn about disclosures →
Other Business Activities

Luis is a volunteer commissioner for the South San Francisco Housing Authority, a non-profit housing organization, dedicating a few hours per week to oversight and policy development.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLCBroker
February 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos
Wells Fargo Advisors
February 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos
Previous Registrations
U.S. Bancorp Investments, INC.
December 2023 - February 2025 · 1 yr 2 mos
U.S. Bancorp Investments, INC.Broker
December 2023 - February 2025 · 1 yr 2 mos
Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors
May 2021 - December 2023 · 2 yrs 7 mos
Fidelity Brokerage Services LLCBroker
April 2021 - December 2023 · 2 yrs 8 mos
Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC
February 2021 - April 2021 · 2 mos
Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLCBroker
May 2017 - April 2021 · 3 yrs 11 mos
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLCBroker
December 2014 - May 2016 · 1 yr 5 mos
J.P. Morgan Securities LLCBroker
May 2013 - December 2014 · 1 yr 7 mos
New England SecuritiesBroker
July 2012 - November 2012 · 4 mos
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLCBroker
January 2011 - December 2011 · 11 mos
Wells Fargo Investments, LLCBroker
April 2010 - January 2011 · 9 mos
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLCBroker
November 2007 - May 2010 · 2 yrs 6 mos
State Registrations4 states
CAHINYOR
AdvisorBrokerBoth

You can work with an advisor not registered in your state. Most advisors can legally serve a small number of clients across state lines without registering.

Exams
No exam information available for this advisor.
Luis Mercado - Financial Advisor | TrueAdvisor