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11yrs

Michael McClain-Svec

Financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors

Based in Walnut Creek, California, Michael McClain-Svec is a fiduciary financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. Michael joined Wells Fargo Advisors in 2018, 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 1115 advisors with offices in Walnut Creek, and one of 1005 fiduciaries.

Walnut Creek, CA 94596Fiduciary advisor
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At a glance

Experience11 years (since 2015)
How that compares ?11 years in the industry
Office2033 N Main Street 9th Floor [Nk/Nl-Rbo], Walnut Creek, CA 94596
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 63Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Series 65Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Career

  1. 2018 – now

Questions to ask Michael

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  1. At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
  2. What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
  3. If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
  4. Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
  5. 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 (925) 746-7200 or the Wells Fargo Advisors main office at (314) 875-3000, and ask for Michael McClain-Svec.

How long has Michael been a financial advisor?

Michael has been in the industry since 2015, about 11 years. 11 years in the industry.

What licenses does Michael hold?

Series 63, Series 65. 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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