Morgan Stanley
46yrs
Top advisor by experience in Fort Lauderdale
23yrs
Charles Smith has worked in the financial industry for 23 years and is a fiduciary financial advisor based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. After four years at UMB Financial Services and less than a year at Morgan Stanley, Charles joined Wells Fargo Advisors in 2025, 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 1190 advisors with offices in Fort Lauderdale, and one of 1104 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience23 years (since 2004)
How that compares ?More experience than 67% of advisors in Florida
Office350 E Las Olas Blvd 19th Floor, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
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
- May 2025 – nowWells Fargo Clearing Services, LLCCurrent firm
- Feb 2024 – May 2025
- 2016 – 2023Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLCPreviously
- 2009 – 2013UMB Financial Services, Inc.Previously
- Jun 2009 – Jun 2009Morgan StanleyPreviously
- 2004 – 2009Citigroup Global Markets Inc.Previously
Contact Charles
Local office(954) 467-6800Ask for Charles. (314) 875-3000Main office · St. Louis, MO 350 E Las Olas Blvd 19th FloorFort Lauderdale, FL 33301Office · Get directions Firm websiteHTTPS://WWW.WELLSFARGOADVISORS.COM/WFA/MOBILE.HTM
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Questions to ask Charles
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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 Charles
How do I contact Charles?
Call Charles’s local office at (954) 467-6800 or the Wells Fargo Advisors main office at (314) 875-3000, and ask for Charles Smith.
How long has Charles been a financial advisor?
Charles has been in the industry since 2004, about 23 years. More experience than 67% of advisors in Florida.
What licenses does Charles hold?
Series 63, Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Charles a fiduciary?
Charles is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Charles paid?
Wells Fargo Advisors reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products. Ask Charles 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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