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Paras Kumar
Financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors
Paras Kumar has worked in the financial industry for 4 years and is a fiduciary financial advisor based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Paras joined Wells Fargo Advisors in 2023, 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 405 advisors with offices in Saint Paul, and one of 351 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience4 years (since 2023)
How that compares ?4 years in the industry
Office1827 Grand Ave 1st Floor, Saint Paul, MN 55105
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
Specialties, designations like CFP®, and languages spoken appear here when advisors claim their profiles.
Licenses
Exams passed, from the official record. Tap a license to see what it allows.
Career
- 2023 – nowWells Fargo Clearing Services, LLCCurrent firm
Questions to ask Paras
Tailored to Paras’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 Paras
How do I contact Paras?
Call Wells Fargo Advisors at 314-875-3000 and ask for Paras Kumar. Paras works from the Saint Paul, MN office.
How long has Paras been a financial advisor?
Paras has been in the industry since 2023, about 4 years. 4 years in the industry.
What licenses does Paras hold?
Series 63, Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Paras a fiduciary?
Paras is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Paras paid?
Wells Fargo Advisors reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products. Ask Paras 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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