Richard Sample is a fiduciary financial advisor in Boise, Idaho, with 44 years in the industry. After seven years at Morgan Stanley, Richard joined Wells Fargo Advisors in 2020, a firm offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting. Wells Fargo Advisors reports being paid through a percentage of assets, flat fees, and commissions.
One of 564 advisors with offices in Boise, and one of 532 fiduciaries.
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Career
- 2020 – nowWells Fargo Clearing Services, LLCCurrent firm
- 2013 – 2020Morgan StanleyPreviously
Contact Richard
Local office(208) 338-1200Ask for Richard. (314) 875-3000Main office · St. Louis, MO 101 S Capitol Blvd Suite 700Boise, ID 83702Office · Get directions Firm websiteHTTPS://WWW.WELLSFARGOADVISORS.COM/WFA/MOBILE.HTM
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Questions to ask Richard
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- What's your succession plan, and who would work with me if you retire?
- At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
- What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
- If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
- Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
- What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?
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About Richard
How do I contact Richard?
Call Richard’s local office at (208) 338-1200 or the Wells Fargo Advisors main office at (314) 875-3000, and ask for Richard Sample.
How long has Richard been a financial advisor?
Richard has been in the industry since 1982, about 44 years. Top 1% by experience in Boise.
What licenses does Richard hold?
Series 63, Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Richard a fiduciary?
Richard is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Richard paid?
Wells Fargo Advisors reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products. Ask Richard for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 3, 2026.
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