Wells Fargo Advisors
47yrs
Top advisor by experience in Irvine
39yrs
Based in Irvine, California, Blanche Zelko is a fiduciary financial advisor with 39 years of industry experience. Blanche joined Wells Fargo Advisors in 2009, after less than a year at Morgan Stanley and nine 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 1708 advisors with offices in Irvine, and one of 1570 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience39 years (since 1987)
How that compares ?Top 3% by experience in Irvine
Office400 Spectrum Center Dr Suite 2160, Irvine, CA 92618
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 ?2 states
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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Career
- 2009 – nowWells Fargo Clearing Services, LLCCurrent firm
- Jun 2009 – Jun 2009Morgan StanleyPreviously
- 2000 – 2009Citigroup Global Markets Inc.Previously
Contact Blanche
Local office(949) 266-0420Ask for Blanche. (314) 875-3000Main office · St. Louis, MO 400 Spectrum Center Dr Suite 2160Irvine, CA 92618Office · Get directions Firm websiteHTTPS://WWW.WELLSFARGOADVISORS.COM/WFA/MOBILE.HTM
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About Blanche
How do I contact Blanche?
Call Blanche’s local office at (949) 266-0420 or the Wells Fargo Advisors main office at (314) 875-3000, and ask for Blanche Zelko.
How long has Blanche been a financial advisor?
Blanche has been in the industry since 1987, about 39 years. Top 3% by experience in Irvine.
What licenses does Blanche hold?
Series 63, Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Blanche a fiduciary?
Blanche is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Blanche paid?
Wells Fargo Advisors reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products. Ask Blanche 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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