Ameriprise Financial Services
47yrs
Top advisor by experience in San Jose
25yrs
Bart Smith has worked in the financial industry for 25 years and is a fiduciary financial advisor based in San Jose, California. After three years at Wells Fargo Investments and two years at Wamu Investments, Bart joined Wells Fargo Advisors in 2011, a firm offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm is paid through a percentage of assets, flat fees, and commissions.
One of 993 advisors with offices in San Jose, and one of 926 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience25 years (since 2001)
How that compares ?More experience than 73% of advisors in San Jose
Office1006 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose, CA 95123
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 66Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Career
- 2011 – nowWells Fargo Clearing Services, LLCCurrent firm
- 2007 – 2011Wells Fargo Investments, LLCPreviously
- Sep 2005 – Aug 2007Wamu Investments, Inc.Previously
- Nov 2001 – Oct 2002UBS Financial Services Inc.Previously
Contact Bart
Local office(408) 448-9204Ask for Bart. (314) 875-3000Main office · St. Louis, MO 1006 Blossom Hill RdSan Jose, CA 95123Office · Get directions Firm websiteHTTPS://WWW.WELLSFARGOADVISORS.COM/WFA/MOBILE.HTM
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Questions to ask Bart
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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 Bart
How do I contact Bart?
Call Bart’s local office at (408) 448-9204 or the Wells Fargo Advisors main office at (314) 875-3000, and ask for Bart Smith.
How long has Bart been a financial advisor?
Bart has been in the industry since 2001, about 25 years. More experience than 73% of advisors in San Jose.
What licenses does Bart hold?
Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Bart a fiduciary?
Bart is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Bart paid?
Wells Fargo Advisors reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products. Ask Bart 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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