Morgan Stanley
45yrs
Top advisor by experience in Spring Lake
42yrs
Thomas Ley
Financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors
Thomas Ley has worked in the financial industry for 42 years and is a fiduciary financial advisor based in Spring Lake, New Jersey. Thomas has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2024; before that, Thomas spent three years at Morgan Stanley and four 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 16 advisors with offices in Spring Lake, and one of 15 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience42 years (since 1984)
How that compares ?Top 2% by experience nationwide
OfficeSpring Lake, NJ
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Flat fee, Commissions
Typical client at the firm ?$514,335
Advisors at the firm4,146
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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Career
- Nov 2024 – nowWells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLCCurrent firm
- 2012 – 2024Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLCPreviously
- 2009 – 2012Morgan StanleyPreviously
- 2005 – 2009Citigroup Global Markets Inc.Previously
- 2002 – 2005Morgan Stanley DW Inc.Previously
Contact Thomas
(314) 875-3000Firm headquarters in St. Louis, MO. Ask for Thomas. Spring Lake, NJOffice · Get directions Firm websiteHTTPS://WWW.WELLSFARGOADVISORS.COM/ONLINE-ACCESS/SIGNON.HTMIs this you? Claim your free profile to add a direct line, email, photo, and specialties.
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- What's your succession plan, and who would work with me if you retire?
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- 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?
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- What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?
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About Thomas
How do I contact Thomas?
Call Wells Fargo Advisors at (314) 875-3000 and ask for Thomas Ley. Thomas works from the Spring Lake, NJ office.
How long has Thomas been a financial advisor?
Thomas has been in the industry since 1984, about 42 years. Top 2% by experience nationwide.
What licenses does Thomas hold?
Series 63, Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Thomas a fiduciary?
Thomas is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Thomas paid?
Wells Fargo Advisors reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products. Ask Thomas 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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