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43yrs

Christopher Eckert

Financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors

Christopher Eckert is a fiduciary financial advisor in Westport, Connecticut, with 43 years in the industry. Christopher joined Wells Fargo Advisors in 2023, after eight years at UBS Financial Services and five years at Morgan Stanley. 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 406 advisors with offices in Westport, and one of 373 fiduciaries.

Westport, CT 06880Top 2% by experience in WestportFiduciary advisor
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At a glance

Experience43 years (since 1983)
How that compares ?Top 2% by experience in Westport
Office450 Post Road E, Westport, CT 06880
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 63Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Series 65Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Career

  1. 2023 – now
  2. 2014 – 2023
  3. 2009 – 2014
    Morgan StanleyPreviously
  4. Oct 2007 – Jun 2009
    Morgan Stanley & Co. LLCPreviously
  5. 1991 – 2007

Questions to ask Christopher

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  1. What's your succession plan, and who would work with me if you retire?
  2. At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
  3. What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
  4. If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
  5. Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
  6. What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?

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About Christopher

How do I contact Christopher?

Call Christopher’s local office at (203) 221-7980 or the Wells Fargo Advisors main office at (314) 875-3000, and ask for Christopher Eckert.

How long has Christopher been a financial advisor?

Christopher has been in the industry since 1983, about 43 years. Top 2% by experience in Westport.

What licenses does Christopher hold?

Series 63, Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.

Is Christopher a fiduciary?

Christopher is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.

How is Christopher paid?

Wells Fargo Advisors reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products. Ask Christopher 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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