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Ryan Patrick Wells

PATHWISE
CARLSBAD, CA
·CRD# 4568402·24 years experience

Professional Summary

Ryan Patrick Wells is a registered financial advisor currently at PATHWISE located in Carlsbad, California. Ryan is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Ryan has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 66, Series 63, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

There are no additional aliases reported.

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Disclosures on record.

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Years of Experience

24 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

PATHWISE·CRD# 174215
RIA
2888 Loker Ave E Suite 110, Carlsbad, CA 92010
February 19, 2015 - Present
ACCLARO WEALTH MANAGEMENT·CRD# 160310
RIA
Walnut Creek, CA
April 24, 2012 - April 9, 2015
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
RIA
Walnut Creek, CA
June 15, 2007 - August 28, 2013
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
BD
Walnut Creek, CA
June 15, 2007 - August 28, 2013
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 10409
RIA
Walnut Creek, CA
September 29, 2004 - June 18, 2007
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 10409
BD
Walnut Creek, CA
August 19, 2002 - June 18, 2007

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Current Firm

PATHWISE
PATHWISE

PATHWISE | PATHWISE WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC | PATHWISE WEALTH PARTNERS

CRD#: 174215 / SEC#: 801-121506
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/14/2021 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - California (7/16/2021 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (6/16/2021 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

1211 Newell Ave Suite 130, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Phone Number

(925) 939-5607

# of Employees

4

SEC notice filing (2 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 2 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PATHWISE FORM ADV PART 2 A AND B DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (2/25/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

505

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$255,048,770

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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.

RYAN PATRICK WELLS IS AN INDEPENDENT LICENSED INSURANCE AGENT, AND FROM TIME TO TIME, WILL OFFER CLIENTS ADVICE OR PRODUCTS FROM THOSE ACTIVITIES. CLIENTS SHOULD BE AWARE THAT THESE SERVICES PAY A COMMISSION OR OTHER COMPENSATION AND INVOLVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, AS COMMISSIONABLE PRODUCTS CONFLICT WITH THE FIDUCIARY DUTIES OF A REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISER. PWLLC ALWAYS ACTS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CLIENT; INCLUDING THE SALE OF COMMISSIONABLE PRODUCTS TO ADVISORY CLIENTS. CLIENTS ARE IN NO WAY REQUIRED TO UTILIZE THE SERVICES OF ANY REPRESENTATIVE OF PWLLC IN CONNECTION WITH SUCH INDIVIDUAL'S ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE OF PWLLC.

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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".
PATHWISE
PATHWISE

PATHWISE | PATHWISE WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC | PATHWISE WEALTH PARTNERS

CRD#: 174215 / SEC#: 801-121506
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/14/2021 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - California (7/16/2021 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (6/16/2021 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
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
California
(2/19/2015)
IAR
Texas
(12/7/2017)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.

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 Sep 2004About the Series 65 exam

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Jan 2004About the Series 66 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Sep 2002About the Series 63 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed May 2005About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Aug 2002About the Series 6 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Dec 2007About the Series 24 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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