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CFP
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CFP

Hector Garza

17 Years of Experience
Palo Alto, CA
BrokerSells Insurance

Hector Garza is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors, based in Palo Alto, CA, with 17 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

505 S California Ave, Palo Alto, CA, 94304

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History

Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

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

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Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

Hector is an insurance broker since 2019, dedicating a few hours per week to non-variable insurance. He also works full-time providing investment advisory services through Mariner Independent Advisor Network LLC and spends a significant amount of time on Stonebridge Global Investments.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Wells Fargo Advisors
November 2025 - Present · 6 mos
Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLCBroker
November 2025 - Present · 6 mos
Previous Registrations
Mariner Advisor Network
July 2017 - November 2025 · 8 yrs 4 mos
Pfg Advisors
May 2015 - October 2017 · 2 yrs 5 mos
LPL Financial LLCBroker
June 2014 - November 2025 · 11 yrs 5 mos
LPL Financial LLC
June 2014 - October 2020 · 6 yrs 4 mos
Cuso Financial Services, L.P.
November 2010 - June 2014 · 3 yrs 7 mos
Cuso Financial Services, L.P.Broker
November 2010 - June 2014 · 3 yrs 7 mos
LPL Financial Corporation
August 2009 - November 2010 · 1 yr 3 mos
LPL Financial CorporationBroker
August 2009 - November 2010 · 1 yr 3 mos
Banc of America Investment Services, INC.
February 2008 - March 2009 · 1 yr 1 mo
Banc of America Investment Services, INC.Broker
January 2008 - March 2009 · 1 yr 2 mos
State Registrations15 states
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