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Joseph Buffa
Full name on record: Joseph E Buffa
Financial advisor at Wells Fargo Investment Institute
Joseph Buffa has worked in the financial industry for 21 years and is a fiduciary financial advisor based in Saint Louis, Missouri. After 13 years at Wells Fargo Advisors, Joseph joined Wells Fargo Investment Institute in 2023, a firm offering investment management and selecting outside investment managers. The firm is paid through a percentage of assets and flat fees.
At a glance
Experience21 years (since 2005)
How that compares ?Top 22% by experience at Wells Fargo Investment Institute
Office1 N Jefferson Ave 7th Floor, Saint Louis, MO 63103
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Flat fee
Typical client at the firm ?$3.11 million
Advisors at the firm51
States licensed ?1 state
Services through Wells Fargo Investment Institute
Investment management for individuals and small businessesInvestment management for businesses and institutionsChoosing other investment managersNewsletters and publications
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Licenses
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Career
- 2023 – nowWells Fargo Investment Institute, Inc.Current firm
- 2009 – 2023
- 2009 – 2023Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLCPreviously
Contact Joseph
Local office(314) 955-3000Ask for Joseph. (314) 354-5814Main office · Charlotte, NC 1 N Jefferson Ave 7th FloorSaint Louis, MO 63103Office · Get directions
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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 Joseph
How do I contact Joseph?
Call Joseph’s local office at (314) 955-3000 or the Wells Fargo Investment Institute main office at (314) 354-5814, and ask for Joseph Buffa.
How long has Joseph been a financial advisor?
Joseph has been in the industry since 2005, about 21 years. Top 22% by experience at Wells Fargo Investment Institute.
What licenses does Joseph hold?
Series 63, Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Joseph a fiduciary?
Joseph is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Joseph paid?
Wells Fargo Investment Institute reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees. Ask Joseph 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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