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43yrs

Patrick Ahern

Financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors

Based in La Jolla, California, Patrick Ahern is a fiduciary financial advisor with 43 years of industry experience. Patrick joined Wells Fargo Advisors in 2014, after six years at UBS Financial Services and eight years at Citigroup Global Markets. Wells Fargo Advisors offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting and is paid through a percentage of assets, flat fees, and commissions.

One of 475 advisors with offices in La Jolla, and one of 436 fiduciaries.

La Jolla, CA 92037Top 1% by experience in CaliforniaFiduciary advisor
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At a glance

Experience43 years (since 1983)
How that compares ?Top 1% by experience in California
Office888 Prospect St Stes 301 & 320, La Jolla, CA 92037
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Flat fee, Commissions
Typical client at the firm ?$475,575
Advisors at the firm14,100
States licensed ?1 state

Services through Wells Fargo Advisors

Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managersOther services

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Licenses

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Series 63Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Series 65Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Career

  1. 2014 – now
  2. 2008 – 2014
  3. 2000 – 2008

Questions to ask Patrick

Tailored to Patrick’s registration and firm.

  1. What's your succession plan, and who would work with me if you retire?
  2. At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
  3. What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
  4. If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
  5. Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
  6. What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?

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About Patrick

How do I contact Patrick?

Call Patrick’s local office at (858) 459-0521 or the Wells Fargo Advisors main office at (314) 875-3000, and ask for Patrick Ahern.

How long has Patrick been a financial advisor?

Patrick has been in the industry since 1983, about 43 years. Top 1% by experience in California.

What licenses does Patrick hold?

Series 63, Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.

Is Patrick a fiduciary?

Patrick is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.

How is Patrick paid?

Wells Fargo Advisors reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products. Ask Patrick for your total yearly cost in dollars.

Official record as of October 3, 2026.

This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.

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