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Robert Paul Compton

CIMA®
CRD# 1038812·Registered 1982 - 2025
Previously Registered: Being a previously registered professional could mean that Robert is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA. That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Professional Summary

Robert Paul Compton, CIMA®, who also goes by Paul Compton, was a registered financial advisor. Robert was a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance 1982 - 2025. Robert had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 5 and Series 7 exams.

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Other Aliases

Paul Compton

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Contact Information

No current employment

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Credentials

CIMA®
Certified Investment Management Analyst

Years of Experience

44 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 19616
RIA
Chesterfield, MO
June 4, 2015 - July 7, 2025
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 19616
BD
Chesterfield, MO
June 4, 2015 - July 7, 2025
MORGAN STANLEY·CRD# 149777
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Clayton, MO
June 1, 2009 - June 18, 2015
MORGAN STANLEY·CRD# 149777
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Clayton, MO
June 1, 2009 - June 18, 2015
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.·CRD# 7059
RIA
Clayton, MO
November 1, 1995 - June 1, 2009
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.·CRD# 7059
BD
Clayton, MO
July 31, 1993 - June 1, 2009
LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.·CRD# 7506
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New York, NY
April 11, 1988 - July 31, 1993
E. F. HUTTON & COMPANY INC·CRD# 235
BD
February 22, 1988 - April 11, 1988
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED·CRD# 7691
BD
March 30, 1982 - February 22, 1988

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Current Firm

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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)

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: H0004-05g, 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

18,895

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 52 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 52 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WFA WRAP FEE BROCHURE FOR PERSONALIZED UMA - FUNDSOURCE - PRIVATE ADVISOR NETWORK - CUSTOMIZED PORTFOLIOS (7/24/2026)

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
TA, KIMBERLY CROWDERWEALTH CLIENT MANAGEMENT SENIOR EXECUTIVE/CONTROL PRINCIPAL4717506
TSAMADIAS, CHRISTOS GCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5433568

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

1,324,168

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$671,421,842,699

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

184

Civil Event

2

Arbitration

303

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

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

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Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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
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BD
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State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Oct 1992About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Mar 1982About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 3 — National Commodity Futures Examination

Passed Oct 1988About the Series 3 exam

Series 5 — Interest Rate Options Examination

Passed Apr 1982

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Mar 1982About the Series 7 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

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