Visionary Wealth Advisors
47yrs
Top advisor by experience at Visionary Wealth Advisors
18yrs
Cara Smith
Financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors
Cara Smith has worked in the financial industry for 18 years and is a fiduciary financial advisor based in St. Louis, Missouri. Cara has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2026; before that, Cara spent two years at Wells Fargo Investments. 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 5661 advisors with offices in St. Louis, and one of 5231 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience18 years (since 2009)
How that compares ?More experience than 62% of advisors in St. Louis
OfficeOne North Jefferson Avenue Mail Code: H0004-05g, St. Louis, MO 63103
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
- Jun 2026 – nowWells Fargo Clearing Services, LLCCurrent firm
- 2011 – 2015Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLCPreviously
- Apr 2009 – Jan 2011Wells Fargo Investments, LLCPreviously
Contact Cara
(314) 875-3000Wells Fargo Advisors main office One North Jefferson Avenue Mail Code: H0004-05gSt. Louis, MO 63103Office · Get directions Firm websitewww.wellsfargoadvisors.com/wfa/mobile.htm
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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 Cara
How do I contact Cara?
Call Wells Fargo Advisors at (314) 875-3000 and ask for Cara Smith. Cara works from the St. Louis, MO office.
How long has Cara been a financial advisor?
Cara has been in the industry since 2009, about 18 years. More experience than 62% of advisors in St. Louis.
What licenses does Cara hold?
Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Cara a fiduciary?
Cara is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Cara paid?
Wells Fargo Advisors reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products. Ask Cara 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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