KM

Kirk A. Mcleland

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CRD#: 1038368
KM

Professional summary


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Kirk Alan Mcleland was a registered financial professional .

Kirk is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1982. Kirk had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

January 3, 2011 - January 16, 2025

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
REDWOOD CITY, CA
Past

January 3, 2011 - January 16, 2025

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
REDWOOD CITY, CA
Past

January 4, 2008 - January 3, 2011

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10582
REDWOOD CITY, CA
Past

January 4, 2008 - January 3, 2011

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10582
REDWOOD CITY, CA
Past

July 20, 2007 - October 4, 2007

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 15340
SAN MATEO, CA
Past

July 20, 2007 - October 4, 2007

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
SAN MATEO, CA
Past

June 11, 2007 - November 28, 2007

ATCAPITAL MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 140215
SAN MATEO, CA
Past

May 29, 2007 - June 14, 2007

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
SAN CARLOS, CA
Past

May 29, 2007 - June 14, 2007

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
SAN CARLOS, CA
Past

May 9, 2005 - May 29, 2007

CITICORP INVESTMENT SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 23988
SAN CARLOS, CA
Past

July 29, 1999 - May 29, 2007

CITICORP INVESTMENT SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 23988
SAN CARLOS, CA
Past

July 14, 1993 - July 19, 1999

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past

March 19, 1990 - July 20, 1993

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 16, 1986 - April 24, 1990

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past

April 29, 1982 - June 4, 1986

FIRST JERSEY SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6621

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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WF
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
EVEREN SECURITIES, INC. | WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC | WELLS FARGO ADVISORS, LLC | WELLS FARGO ADVISORS | WACHOVIA SECURITIES, LLC | WACHOVIA SECURITIES, INC. | KEMPER SECURITIES GROUP, INC. | KEMPER CAPITAL MARKETS, INC. | FIRST UNION SECURITIES, INC. | FIRST CLEARING

CRD#: 19616 / SEC#: 801-37967, 8-37180

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/5/1990 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/12/2002
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


WF
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
EVEREN SECURITIES, INC. | WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC | WELLS FARGO ADVISORS, LLC | WELLS FARGO ADVISORS | WACHOVIA SECURITIES, LLC | WACHOVIA SECURITIES, INC. | KEMPER SECURITIES GROUP, INC. | KEMPER CAPITAL MARKETS, INC. | FIRST UNION SECURITIES, INC. | FIRST CLEARING

CRD#: 19616 / SEC#: 801-37967, 8-37180

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/5/1990 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
One North Jefferson Avenue Mail Code: H0004-05e, St. Louis, MO 63103-2205
Mailing Address
One North Jefferson Avenue Mail Code: H0004-05e, St. Louis, MO 63103
Phone number
(314) 875-3000
Established
Delaware since 03/12/2003
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
19,017

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
WACHOVIA SECURITIES FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, LLCSOLE MEMBER
CRONK, DARRELLHEAD OF INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS / WIM CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER / BOARD OF MANAGERS / CONTROL PRINCIPAL2498892
GINDI, SOLPRESIDENT / HEAD OF WIM DISTRIBUTION / BOARD OF MANAGERS / CONTROL PRINCIPAL4903526
KARANIK, ERIK ANTHONYBOARD OF MANAGERS2260890
LACEY, PAULPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER / CONTROL PRINCIPAL5616656
PATEL, RAKESHCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER / BOARD OF MANAGERS5385585
SAUNDERS, DAVID WARDDESIGNATED STATE PRINCIPAL2448617
SOMESHWAR, PRASANNAHEAD OF BANKING, LENDING & TRUST / CONTROL PRINCIPAL7491790
SOMMERS, BARRYCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER / BOARD OF MANAGERS2301454
TSAMADIAS, CHRISTOS GCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5433568

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,327,695
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 606,037,831,365

Disclosures


Regulatory Event183
Civil Event2
Arbitration303

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/17/2025
01/24/2025
12/11/2023
02/17/2023

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Company Information


WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 19616

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