Oppenheimer & Co.
47yrs
Top advisor by experience in Carlsbad
33yrs
Based in Carlsbad, California, Michael Terry is a fiduciary financial advisor with 33 years of industry experience. Michael has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2023; before that, Michael spent 12 years at Morgan Stanley and a year at Merrill. 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 457 advisors with offices in Carlsbad, and one of 416 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience33 years (since 1993)
How that compares ?Top 11% by experience in California
Office5800 Armada Dr Suite 300, Carlsbad, CA 92008
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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Career
- 2023 – nowWells Fargo Clearing Services, LLCCurrent firm
- 2011 – 2023Morgan StanleyPreviously
- Oct 2009 – Apr 2011MerrillPreviously
- 2003 – 2009Banc of America Investment Services, Inc.Previously
- Jun 2003 – Aug 2003Wamu Investments, Inc.Previously
Contact Michael
Local office(760) 930-2444Ask for Michael. (314) 875-3000Main office · St. Louis, MO 5800 Armada Dr Suite 300Carlsbad, CA 92008Office · Get directions Firm websiteHTTPS://WWW.WELLSFARGOADVISORS.COM/WFA/MOBILE.HTM
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- 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 (760) 930-2444 or the Wells Fargo Advisors main office at (314) 875-3000, and ask for Michael Terry.
How long has Michael been a financial advisor?
Michael has been in the industry since 1993, about 33 years. Top 11% by experience in California.
What licenses does Michael hold?
Series 63, Series 66. 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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