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Michael Brown
Financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors
Michael Brown has worked in the financial industry for 18 years and is a fiduciary financial advisor based in Wilmington, North Carolina. Michael has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2022; before that, Michael spent ten years at First Citizens Investor Services. Michael holds the CFP® designation.
One of 428 advisors with offices in Wilmington, and one of 402 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience18 years (since 2009)
How that compares ?More experience than 59% of advisors in North Carolina
Office1979 Eastwood Road Suite 104, Wilmington, NC 28403
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Flat fee, Commissions
Typical client at the firm ?$514,335
Advisors at the firm4,146
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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Designations
CFP®
Licenses
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Series 66Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Career
- 2022 – nowWells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLCCurrent firm
- 2019 – 2022Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLCPreviously
- 2009 – 2019First Citizens Investor Services, Inc.Previously
Contact Michael
(314) 875-3000Firm headquarters in St. Louis, MO. Ask for Michael. 1979 Eastwood Road Suite 104Wilmington, NC 28403Office · Get directions Firm websiteHTTPS://WWW.WELLSFARGOADVISORS.COM/ONLINE-ACCESS/SIGNON.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 Wells Fargo Advisors at (314) 875-3000 and ask for Michael Brown. Michael works from the Wilmington, NC office.
How long has Michael been a financial advisor?
Michael has been in the industry since 2009, about 18 years. More experience than 59% of advisors in North Carolina.
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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