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David Stern
Financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors
Based in Los Angeles, California, David Stern is a fiduciary financial advisor with 9 years of industry experience. David joined Wells Fargo Advisors in 2023, after five years at Merrill. 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 3122 advisors with offices in Los Angeles, and one of 2892 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience9 years (since 2017)
How that compares ?9 years in the industry
Office1999 Avenue Of The Stars Suite 2200, Los Angeles, CA 90067
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
- 2023 – nowWells Fargo Clearing Services, LLCCurrent firm
- 2019 – 2023MerrillPreviously
Contact David
Local office(310) 552-3535Ask for David. (314) 875-3000Main office · St. Louis, MO 1999 Avenue Of The Stars Suite 2200Los Angeles, CA 90067Office · Get directions Firm websitewww.wellsfargoadvisors.com/wfa/mobile.htm
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Questions to ask David
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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 David
How do I contact David?
Call David’s local office at (310) 552-3535 or the Wells Fargo Advisors main office at (314) 875-3000, and ask for David Stern.
How long has David been a financial advisor?
David has been in the industry since 2017, about 9 years. 9 years in the industry.
What licenses does David hold?
Series 63, Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is David a fiduciary?
David is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is David paid?
Wells Fargo Advisors reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products. Ask David 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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