Wells Global Investment Advisers provides financial planning and portfolio management for individuals and small businesses. Financial planning was provided to 1–10 clients last fiscal year.
Wells Global Investment Advisers reports 133 clients. They include 89 individual clients and 44 high-net-worth individuals. Of its assets, 100.0% ($101M across 133 accounts) are managed with discretion.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 67% | 31% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 33% | 69% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 89 | $31.4M | 31.0% | $353K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 44 | $69.9M | 69.0% | $1.59M |
| Total | 133 | $101M | 100% | $762K |
- Clients
- 89
- Regulatory AUM
- $31.4M
- AUM share
- 31.0%
- Avg. per client
- $353K
- Clients
- 44
- Regulatory AUM
- $69.9M
- AUM share
- 69.0%
- Avg. per client
- $1.59M
Total
- Clients
- 133
- Regulatory AUM
- $101M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $762K
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 0%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 0
- Private funds advised
- 0
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 1–10
Wells Global Investment Advisers is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges and fixed fees (other than subscription fees). The reviewed brochures do not disclose an asset-based fee rate. Read the SEC-filed brochure. The brochure also prices one other service, listed under fee details.
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Consultations and Project Advice
- Advice outside the portfolio management fee, including consultations, is charged up to $500 per hour or as a fixed project fee, payable in advance.
James Wells owns 75% or more of Wells Global Investment Advisers. It has 3 employees, 2 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
- James WellsManaging Member
Investment adviser representatives
2 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
Staff
- 3 employees
- 2 in advisory functions
- 2 state-registered reps
- 3 broker-dealer reps
- 2 insurance agents
- Owns 75% or more of Wells Global Investment Advisers LLC
James Wells
Control person · since March 2009
Wells Global Investment Advisers’ regulatory assets went from $104M (April 2021) to $101M (February 2026); clients fell from 142 to 133 and employees were 3 in both filings.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 2026 | $101M | 133 | 3 | 1 |
| February 2025 | $93.8M | 131 | 3 | 1 |
| February 2024 | $91.5M | 137 | 3 | 1 |
| March 2023 | $91M | 146 | 3 | 1 |
| January 2022 | $107M | 159 | 3 | 1 |
| April 2021 | $104M | 142 | 3 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Wells Global Investment Advisers has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in Florida.
Florida · 1 listed address
- 521 West Central Avenue, Winter HavenHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Wells Global Investment Advisers LLC
- Headquarters
- 521 West Central Avenue, Winter Haven, FL 33880
- Website
- Not reported
- Phone
- 863-294-3361
- SEC file
- 801-76875
- Structure
- Florida LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Wells Global Investment Advisers uses Pershing ($88.5M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Wells Global Investment Advisers does not have custody of client assets.
- PershingPershing LLC · Jersey City, NJ · $88.5M100%
At year end, Wells Global Investment Advisers’ separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (70%) and stocks (11%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks11%
- Non-exchange-traded equities10%
- Exchange-traded equities1%
- Funds70%
- Cash7%
- Other12%
- Variable annuities12%
How many clients does Wells Global Investment Advisers have?
Wells Global Investment Advisers has 133 clients and manages $101 million for them, as of February 2026. They include 89 individual clients and 44 high-net-worth individuals.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 24 February 2026
What services does Wells Global Investment Advisers offer?
Wells Global Investment Advisers provides financial planning and portfolio management for individuals and small businesses.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Which custodians does Wells Global Investment Advisers use?
Wells Global Investment Advisers’ separately managed account assets are held at Pershing LLC (Jersey City, NJ), with $88.5M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 24 February 2026
How many financial advisors does Wells Global Investment Advisers have?
Wells Global Investment Advisers has 2 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 3 employees, and 2 perform investment advisory functions. 3 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 2 employees are licensed insurance agents.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.A and 5.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
What does Wells Global Investment Advisers invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Wells Global Investment Advisers’ separately managed accounts held 70% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 12% other, 10% non-exchange-traded equities, 7% cash and equivalents and 1% exchange-traded equities. The 12% other category is described as: Variable Annuities.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Wells Global Investment Advisers?
Wells Global Investment Advisers’ direct owner is James Wells (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 24 February 2026
How does Wells Global Investment Advisers get paid?
Wells Global Investment Advisers is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges and fixed fees. Its Form ADV lists no commissions or performance-based fees among how it is paid.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.E, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How do I contact Wells Global Investment Advisers?
Wells Global Investment Advisers’ main office is at 521 West Central Avenue, Winter Haven, FL 33880. Its phone number is 863-294-3361.