Merrill
45yrs
Top advisor by experience in Saint Paul
3yrs
Brian Baer
Financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors
Brian Baer is a fiduciary financial advisor in Saint Paul, Minnesota, with 3 years in the industry. Brian joined Wells Fargo Advisors in 2025, after less than a year at Thrivent Investment Management and less than a year at Equitable Advisors. 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 405 advisors with offices in Saint Paul, and one of 351 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience3 years (since 2023)
How that compares ?3 years in the industry
OfficeSaint Paul, MN
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 66Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Career
- Jul 2025 – nowWells Fargo Clearing Services, LLCCurrent firm
- May 2024 – Aug 2024Thrivent Investment Management Inc.Previously
- Nov 2023 – Jan 2024Equitable Advisors, LLCPreviously
Contact Brian
(314) 875-3000Firm headquarters in St. Louis, MO. Ask for Brian. Saint Paul, MNOffice · Get directions Firm websiteHTTPS://WWW.WELLSFARGOADVISORS.COM/WFA/MOBILE.HTMIs this you? Claim your free profile to add a direct line, email, photo, and specialties.
Questions to ask Brian
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- Who on your team supports you, and who reviews the recommendations you make?
- 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 Brian
How do I contact Brian?
Call Wells Fargo Advisors at (314) 875-3000 and ask for Brian Baer. Brian works from the Saint Paul, MN office.
How long has Brian been a financial advisor?
Brian has been in the industry since 2023, about 3 years. 3 years in the industry.
What licenses does Brian hold?
Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Brian a fiduciary?
Brian is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Brian paid?
Wells Fargo Advisors reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products. Ask Brian 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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