RBC Capital Markets
44yrs
Top advisor by experience in Annapolis
21yrs
Based in Annapolis, Maryland, Stephen Root is a fiduciary financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience. Stephen has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2009; before that, Stephen spent three years at Citigroup Global Markets and a year at Legg Mason Wood Walker. 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 474 advisors with offices in Annapolis, and one of 446 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience21 years (since 2005)
How that compares ?More experience than 64% of advisors nationwide
Office2661 Riva Rd Suite 1020, Annapolis, MD 21401
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 ?2 states
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
- 2009 – nowWells Fargo Clearing Services, LLCCurrent firm
- 2006 – 2009Citigroup Global Markets Inc.Previously
- Jul 2005 – Feb 2006Legg Mason Wood Walker, IncorporatedPreviously
Contact Stephen
Local office(410) 224-0020Ask for Stephen. (314) 875-3000Main office · St. Louis, MO 2661 Riva Rd Suite 1020Annapolis, MD 21401Office · Get directions Firm websiteHTTPS://WWW.WELLSFARGOADVISORS.COM/WFA/MOBILE.HTM
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About Stephen
How do I contact Stephen?
Call Stephen’s local office at (410) 224-0020 or the Wells Fargo Advisors main office at (314) 875-3000, and ask for Stephen Root.
How long has Stephen been a financial advisor?
Stephen has been in the industry since 2005, about 21 years. More experience than 64% of advisors nationwide.
What licenses does Stephen hold?
Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Stephen a fiduciary?
Stephen is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Stephen paid?
Wells Fargo Advisors reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products. Ask Stephen for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 3, 2026.
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