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Douglas Everett Wells

CWM
Akron, OH
·CRD# 1063410·44 years experience

Professional Summary

Douglas Everett Wells, who also goes by Douglas E Wells, is a registered financial advisor currently at CWM, LLC located in Akron, Ohio. Douglas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1982. Douglas has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 3 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Douglas E Wells

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Years of Experience

44 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

CWM, LLC·CRD# 155344
RIA
3560 W Market Street, Ste. 340, Akron, OH 44333
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Current Firm

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CWM, LLC

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CRD#: 155344 / SEC#: 801-72037
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/3/2011 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

14600 Branch St., Omaha, NE 68154

Phone Number

(402) 330-0808

# of Employees

1,416

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

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

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CWM, LLC APPENDIX WRAP PROGRAM (9/9/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

154,206

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$50,579,657,663

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Other business activities

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.

NAME OF BUSINESS: Holy Family Catholic Church NATURE: Non-Profit START: 8/27/2025 POSITION: Board Member/Finance Committee APPX. HRS/MONTH: 1 PERCENTAGE HRS/MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS: 1 DUTIES: Work with the committee on how the church balances their budget. NAME OF BUSINESS: Hope Ignites Northeastern Ohio NATURE: Non-Profit START: 08/27/2025 POSITION: Member Member/Finance Committee APPX. HRS/MONTH: 1 PERCENTAGE HRS/MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS: 1 DUTIES: Oversee the asset allocation of the endowment NAME OF BUSINESS: Walsh Jesuit High School Endowment NATURE: High School Endowment START: 07/2024 POSITION: Board Member APPX. HRS/MONTH: 1 PERCENTAGE HRS/MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS: 1 DUTIES: Help oversee the investment allocation. FIXED INSURANCE NATURE: Insurance START: 10/1982 APPX. HRS/MONTH: 1 PERCENTAGE HRS/MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS: 1 POSITION: INSURANCE AGENT DUTIES: Sells Life, Health, Disability, Annuities & LTC

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CWM, LLC

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CRD#: 155344 / SEC#: 801-72037
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/3/2011 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
IAR
Louisiana
(9/17/2025)
IAR
Ohio
(9/17/2025)
IAR
Texas
(9/17/2025)

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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 May 1994About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Oct 1982About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Oct 1982About the Series 7 exam

Series 3 — National Commodity Futures Examination

Passed Sep 1982About the Series 3 exam

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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