Morgan Stanley
47yrs
Top advisor by experience in New York
28yrs
Michael Smith
Financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors
Based in New York, New York, Michael Smith is a fiduciary financial advisor with 28 years of industry experience. Michael has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2014. Michael holds the CFP® designation.
One of 15440 advisors with offices in New York, and one of 14018 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience28 years (since 1998)
How that compares ?Top 15% by experience in New York
Office1 Penn Plaza Floor 27, New York, NY 10119
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
Specialties, designations like CFP®, and languages spoken appear here when advisors claim their profiles.
Designations
CFP®
Licenses
Exams passed, from the official record. Tap a license to see what it allows.
Career
- 2014 – nowWells Fargo Clearing Services, LLCCurrent firm
Questions to ask Michael
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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 Wells Fargo Advisors at 314-875-3000 and ask for Michael Smith. Michael works from the New York, NY office.
How long has Michael been a financial advisor?
Michael has been in the industry since 1998, about 28 years. Top 15% by experience in New York.
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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