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Michael Hunter
Financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors
Michael Hunter has worked in the financial industry for 42 years and is a fiduciary financial advisor based in Lafayette, Louisiana. Michael has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2022; before that, Michael spent nine years at Prudential Equity Group. 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 346 advisors with offices in Lafayette, and one of 308 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience42 years (since 1985)
How that compares ?Top 1% by experience in Lafayette
Office1921 Kaliste Saloom Rd Suite 202, Lafayette, LA 70508
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
- 2022 – nowWells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLCCurrent firm
- 2010 – 2022Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLCPreviously
- 1994 – 2003Prudential Equity Group, LLCPreviously
Contact Michael
Local office(337) 362-5155Ask for Michael. (314) 875-3000Main office · St. Louis, MO 1921 Kaliste Saloom Rd Suite 202Lafayette, LA 70508Office · 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 Michael
How do I contact Michael?
Call Michael’s local office at (337) 362-5155 or the Wells Fargo Advisors main office at (314) 875-3000, and ask for Michael Hunter.
How long has Michael been a financial advisor?
Michael has been in the industry since 1985, about 42 years. Top 1% by experience in Lafayette.
What licenses does Michael hold?
Series 63, Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Michael a fiduciary?
Michael is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Michael paid?
Wells Fargo Advisors reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products. Ask Michael 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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