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Michael Stanco
Financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors
Michael Stanco has worked in the financial industry for 22 years and is a fiduciary financial advisor based in Mission Viejo, California. After a year at Strategic Advisers and a year at Alliancebernstein, Michael joined Wells Fargo Advisors in 2013, a firm offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting. Wells Fargo Advisors reports being paid through a percentage of assets, flat fees, and commissions.
One of 155 advisors with offices in Mission Viejo, and one of 144 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience22 years (since 2004)
How that compares ?More experience than 66% of advisors nationwide
Office27201 Puerta Real Suite 220, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
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
- 2013 – nowWells Fargo Clearing Services, LLCCurrent firm
- Jan 2013 – Nov 2013Strategic Advisers LLCPreviously
- May 2012 – Nov 2012Alliancebernstein L.P.Previously
- Aug 2011 – Feb 2012Morgan StanleyPreviously
- 2006 – 2011Compak Asset ManagementPreviously
- Sep 2004 – Mar 2005TD Ameritrade, Inc.Previously
- Jun 2004 – Sep 2004T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc.Previously
Contact Michael
Local office(949) 582-2003Ask for Michael. (314) 875-3000Main office · St. Louis, MO 27201 Puerta Real Suite 220Mission Viejo, CA 92691Office · Get directions Firm websiteHTTPS://WWW.WELLSFARGOADVISORS.COM/WFA/MOBILE.HTM
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Questions to ask Michael
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- 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 (949) 582-2003 or the Wells Fargo Advisors main office at (314) 875-3000, and ask for Michael Stanco.
How long has Michael been a financial advisor?
Michael has been in the industry since 2004, about 22 years. More experience than 66% of advisors nationwide.
What licenses does Michael hold?
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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