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Michael Carl Wells

THE BETTER 401(K) SOURCE
PLANO, TX
·CRD# 1069031·40 years experience

Professional Summary

Michael Carl Wells, who also goes by Mike Carl Wells, is a registered financial advisor currently at THE BETTER 401(K) SOURCE located in Plano, Texas. Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1982. Michael has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 66, Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Mike Carl Wells

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Years of Experience

40 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

THE BETTER 401(K) SOURCE·CRD# 285809
RIA
1800 Preston Park Blvd., Suite 112, Plano, TX 75093
June 26, 2017 - Present
INDEX FUND ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 109143
RIA
Plano, TX
January 2, 2015 - November 19, 2015
CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.·CRD# 25574
RIA
Lewisville, TX
January 25, 2005 - January 19, 2006
CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.·CRD# 25574
BD
Chicago, IL
January 25, 2005 - January 19, 2006
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED·CRD# 7691
RIA
Irving, TX
December 1, 1999 - January 15, 2004
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED·CRD# 7691
BD
New York, NY
November 15, 1999 - January 15, 2004
LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.·CRD# 7506
BD
August 15, 1991 - December 24, 1992
ROTAN MOSLE INC.·CRD# 727
BD
July 21, 1986 - July 13, 1987
KIDDER, PEABODY & CO. INCORPORATED·CRD# 7613
BD
October 20, 1982 - July 25, 1986

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Current Firm

TB
THE BETTER 401(K) SOURCE

EMPIRICAL MODELING & ANALYTICS, INC. | THE BETTER 401(K) SOURCE

CRD#: 285809
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (3/11/2026 Termination Requested)

Contact Information

Main Address

1800 Preston Park Blvd., Suite 112, Plano, TX 75093

Phone Number

(469) 429-1290

# of Employees

2

Documents

Latest Form ADV

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State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR
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IAR
Texas
(6/26/2017)

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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 Nov 2014About the Series 65 exam

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Nov 1999About the Series 66 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Aug 1991About the Series 63 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Nov 1999About the Series 7 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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