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Brian Bates
Financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors
Brian Bates has worked in the financial industry for 42 years and is a fiduciary financial advisor based in Lima, Ohio. Brian has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2025; before that, Brian spent seven years at A. G. Edwards & Sons. 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 67 advisors with offices in Lima, and one of 58 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience42 years (since 1985)
How that compares ?Top 2% by experience in Ohio
Office3656 Allentown Road 1st Floor, Lima, OH 45807
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
- Jun 2025 – nowWells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLCCurrent firm
- 2008 – 2025Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLCPreviously
- 2001 – 2008A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc.Previously
Contact Brian
(314) 875-3000Firm headquarters in St. Louis, MO. Ask for Brian. 3656 Allentown Road 1st FloorLima, OH 45807Office · Get directions Firm websiteHTTPS://WWW.WELLSFARGOADVISORS.COM/ONLINE-ACCESS/SIGNON.HTM
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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 Brian
How do I contact Brian?
Call Wells Fargo Advisors at (314) 875-3000 and ask for Brian Bates. Brian works from the Lima, OH office.
How long has Brian been a financial advisor?
Brian has been in the industry since 1985, about 42 years. Top 2% by experience in Ohio.
What licenses does Brian hold?
Series 63, Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Brian a fiduciary?
Brian is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Brian paid?
Wells Fargo Advisors reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products. Ask Brian 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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