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Russell T. Wells
USAA INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY
San Antonio, TX 78288
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CRD#: 5875326
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Professional summary
Russell Teal Wells, CFP®, who also goes by Russ Wells, Russell Teal Wells, is a registered financial advisor currently at USAA INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY located in San Antonio, Texas.
Russell is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Russell has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 7TO, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 24 and Series 51 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Russ Wells | Russell Teal Wells
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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Experience
Current
January 15, 2025 - Present
USAA INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY
Office #1: 9800 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, TX 78288RIA
BD
CRD#: 5475
San Antonio, TX
Current
January 15, 2025 - Present
USAA INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY
Office #1: 9800 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, TX 78288RIA
BD
CRD#: 5475
San Antonio, TX
Past
January 8, 2018 - July 8, 2020
USAA INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY
RIA
CRD#: 5475
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past
August 5, 2013 - January 8, 2018
USAA FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES
RIA
CRD#: 106352
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past
August 5, 2013 - June 19, 2020
USAA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 129035
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past
August 16, 2012 - July 26, 2013
NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 46214
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past
August 16, 2012 - July 26, 2013
NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
BD
CRD#: 46214
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past
September 20, 2011 - August 20, 2012
SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 468
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past
April 21, 2011 - August 20, 2012
SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 468
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past
February 8, 2011 - May 13, 2011
MUTUAL OF OMAHA INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 611
SAN ANTONIO, TX
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".
USAA INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY
USAA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO. | USAA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | USAA INVESTMENTS | USAA INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY | USAA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY
CRD#: 5475 / SEC#: 801-126328, 8-41241
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/3/2022 Approved)Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/19/2022 Terminated)Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2022 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/19/2022 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/19/2022 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Dallas district office)
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.RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.Visual representation of state registrations
RR
Alabama(1/29/2025)
RR
Alaska(1/29/2025)
RR
Arizona(2/5/2025)
RR
Arkansas(1/30/2025)
RR
California(1/30/2025)
RR
Colorado(1/30/2025)
RR
Connecticut(1/30/2025)
RR
Delaware(1/31/2025)
RR
District of Columbia(2/5/2025)
RR
Florida(1/29/2025)
RR
Georgia(1/30/2025)
RR
Hawaii(1/30/2025)
RR
Idaho(1/30/2025)
RR
Illinois(1/30/2025)
RR
Indiana(2/5/2025)
RR
Iowa(1/31/2025)
RR
Kansas(1/29/2025)
RR
Kentucky(1/29/2025)
RR
Louisiana(1/29/2025)
RR
Maine(1/29/2025)
RR
Maryland(1/31/2025)
RR
Massachusetts(1/29/2025)
RR
Michigan(1/29/2025)
RR
Minnesota(1/29/2025)
RR
Mississippi(1/29/2025)
RR
Missouri(1/30/2025)
RR
Montana(1/29/2025)
RR
Nebraska(1/29/2025)
RR
Nevada(1/30/2025)
RR
New Hampshire(2/3/2025)
RR
New Jersey(1/29/2025)
RR
New Mexico(1/29/2025)
RR
New York(2/2/2025)
RR
North Carolina(1/30/2025)
RR
North Dakota(2/3/2025)
RR
Ohio(1/29/2025)
RR
Oklahoma(1/29/2025)
RR
Oregon(2/2/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania(1/30/2025)
RR
Puerto Rico(2/12/2025)
RR
Rhode Island(1/30/2025)
RR
South Carolina(1/29/2025)
RR
South Dakota(1/30/2025)
RR
Tennessee(1/30/2025)
IAR
Texas(1/15/2025)
RR
Texas(1/29/2025)
RR
Utah(2/3/2025)
RR
Vermont(1/29/2025)
RR
Virgin Islands(2/4/2025)
RR
Virginia(1/30/2025)
RR
Washington(1/30/2025)
RR
West Virginia(2/3/2025)
RR
Wisconsin(1/30/2025)
RR
Wyoming(1/31/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 8/9/2023
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 8/9/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
USAA INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY
USAA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO. | USAA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | USAA INVESTMENTS | USAA INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY | USAA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY
CRD#: 5475 / SEC#: 801-126328, 8-41241
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/3/2022 Approved)Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/19/2022 Terminated)Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2022 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/19/2022 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/19/2022 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Dallas district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
9800 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, TX 78288-0227
Mailing Address
9800 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, TX 78288-0227
Phone number
(800) 531-7960
Established
Delaware since 09/01/1988
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
152
SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| USAA INVESTMENT CORPORATION (PARENT CO.) | SHAREHOLDER | |
| BEALL, KEVIN DOUGLAS | VICE PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | 4202452 |
| CARTER, BRANDON DANE | DIRECTOR, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD | 2939393 |
| ECK, FRANK THOMAS IV | SECRETARY | 7979835 |
| FLORES, JENNIFER MARGRET | FINOP AND PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER | 4175069 |
| HANKS, KARE ELIZABETH | DIRECTOR, VICE PRESIDENT | 2883762 |
| MUIR, JAMES DYER | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 2801996 |
| PEREZ-ROSSELLO, MADELINE IVETTE | ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT AND PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER | 4033239 |
| STORK, MARY ELIZABETH | DIRECTOR | 2960253 |
| WHITE, WILLIAM SWEENEY | PRESIDENT, VICE-CHAIRMAN, DIRECTOR | 4843743 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 1 |
| Arbitration | 4 |
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