Morgan Stanley
47yrs
Top advisor by experience in Deerfield
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Caroline Schaffer
Financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors
Based in Deerfield, Illinois, Caroline Schaffer is a fiduciary financial advisor with 3 years of industry experience. Caroline has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2023. 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 481 advisors with offices in Deerfield, and one of 451 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience3 years (since 2023)
How that compares ?3 years in the industry
Office500 Lake Cook Rd 125, Deerfield, IL 60015
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
Specialties, designations like CFP®, and languages spoken appear here when advisors claim their profiles.
Licenses
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Series 66Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Career
- 2023 – nowWells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLCCurrent firm
- Jun 2023 – Jul 2023Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLCPreviously
Questions to ask Caroline
Tailored to Caroline’s registration and firm.
- 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 Caroline
How do I contact Caroline?
Call Wells Fargo Advisors at 314-875-3000 and ask for Caroline Schaffer. Caroline works from the Deerfield, IL office.
How long has Caroline been a financial advisor?
Caroline has been in the industry since 2023, about 3 years. 3 years in the industry.
What licenses does Caroline hold?
Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Caroline a fiduciary?
Caroline is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Caroline paid?
Wells Fargo Advisors reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products. Ask Caroline 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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