James A. Rocco began his career in 2008, during the financial crisis known as The Great Recession. This was a time of massive economic uncertainty and generational turmoil that ultimately shaped his career and his approach toward providing financial advice to clients. The experience gave James a clear understanding of the value that an advisor can provide in helping clients meet their financial needs and goals. Ultimately, by taking a comprehensive approach to planning, he works with his clients to understand their needs and wants in order to develop strategies tailored to meet their financial objectives. James has dedicated his career to delivering personalized experiences that clients deserve.

James is a native New Yorker, born and raised on Long Island. In 2012, he was working as a Private Client Advisor at JPMorgan Chase, where he was given the opportunity to relocate with the firm down to Naples, FL. While at JPMorgan, James enhanced his investment knowledge and refined his approach to providing personalized financial advice for individuals and families. In 2014, he transitioned from JPMorgan to Wells Fargo Advisors as a Financial Advisor.

The move to Wells Fargo Advisors provided the opportunity to expand his practice and deepen client relationships. By combining best practices gained through his extensive experience with the resources of Wells Fargo Advisors, he has created a wealth advisory and client service approach that seeks to exceed clients’ expectations year after year. In 2020, the firm promoted him to his current role as Senior Financial Advisor, Managing Director-Investments.

Additionally, in 2019, James was named as a member of the Wells Fargo Advisors Platinum Council and has achieve this distinction from 2019-2023. The Platinum Council (previously known as Premier Advisor) distinction is held by a select group of Financial Advisors within Wells Fargo Advisors as measured by completion of educational components, business production based on the past year, and professionalism. Additional criteria, best practices and team structure, may also be used to determine recipients.

As a Fundamental Choice portfolio manager^1, James is specially trained to manage client portfolios in an advisory manner, guided closely by the research recommendations and collective insights of Wells Fargo Advisors strategists and external research firms. Each portfolio follows an investment plan customized to the client’s needs and represents a blend of stocks, cash alternatives, exchange-traded funds, select closed-end funds and allowable mutual funds.

Away from the office, James prioritizes spending time with his family. He married his wife, Nicole, in 2009 and they live in Naples with their children, Giuliana and Anthony.



Qualifications & Awards:

FINRA Series 7 Registration
FINRA Series 63 Registration
FINRA Series 65 Registration
FL Insurance Licensed Life & Health


¹Fundamental Choice®
The Fundamental Choice program is not appropriate for all investors. Please carefully review the Wells Fargo Advisors advisory disclosure document for a full description of our services. The minimum account size for this program is $50,000.

For nearly two decades, Paul Kassolis has helped clients address a variety of financial concerns and develop strategies by focusing on each individual’s specific needs. Using a comprehensive investment planning approach, he is dedicated to helping clients reach their financial goals through a process that is designed to help clients manage their assets while considering their risk tolerance in order to give clients the confidence to achieve their financial goals. 

Originally from Ellicott City, Maryland, Paul earned a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Finance from Salisbury University in Maryland.  Shortly after graduating, his financial service career began when he took a position with American Express Financial Advisors which created his foundation in the financial services industry. While at American Express, Paul enhanced his investment knowledge and refined his methods to providing tailored financial advice for individuals and families. 

In 2003 Paul transitioned from American Express to Wells Fargo Bank as a Senior Financial Specialist. In 2010, he had the opportunity to relocate to Naples, FL by taking a leadership position within the retail bank covering the region of West Florida. With his stronger desire to work in a more direct, customer-focused role, Paul joined The Wells Fargo Private Bank team in 2016.

Through his 20 years with Wells Fargo & Co., Paul’s career shifted him through multiple positions where he continuously expanded on his knowledge and experiences. He has specialized in developing and implementing personalized credit, deposit, and cash management strategies for high-net-worth clients. It was in 2018 that Paul’s next career move placed him in the position as Financial Advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors where he can now provide access to Wells Fargo affiliate products and services such as Wealth Planning, Private Banking, Trust and Fiduciary Services, and Insurance as well as various customized and more traditional lending products. Paul is committed to providing personalized advice for his clients in order to help them attain their financial aspirations by utilizing his diverse financial experiences. In 2021, he was promoted to his current role as Financial Advisor, Vice President-Investment Officer.

As a Fundamental Choice portfolio manager¹, Paul is specially trained to manage client portfolios in an advisory manner, guided closely by the research recommendations and collective insights of Wells Fargo Advisors strategists and external research firms. Each portfolio follows an investment plan customized to the client’s needs and represents a blend of stocks, cash alternatives, exchange-traded funds, select closed-end funds and allowable mutual funds.

Away from the office, Paul prioritizes spending time with his wife Nicci and his children Nicholas, Nathan, and Carolyn. With his children, he actively participates in local youth sports including golf, football, and baseball as well as partake in activities with the Boy Scouts of America organization.


¹Fundamental Choice®

The Fundamental Choice program is not appropriate for all investors. Please carefully review the Wells Fargo Advisors advisory disclosure document for a full description of our services. The minimum account size for this program is $50,000.

Kelly joined Wells Fargo Advisors in December 2019 as a Registered Client Associate. Kelly was born and raised in Naples, FL, only leaving to attend college at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, FL. After graduating magna cum laude with a BS in Business Management in 2014, Kelly moved back to Naples and began working at Wexelbaum Financial Inc. as an office assistant. While there, she obtained her FINRA Series 7, 63, and 65 Registrations, as well as her Florida Life & Health Insurance License. In 2017, Kelly joined Wells Fargo Bank as a personal banker, seeking to expand her knowledge in the industry, and subsequently promoted into her current position with Wells Fargo Advisors.

Her current responsibilities as a Registered Client Associate include entering mutual fund and equity orders, processing disbursements from client accounts, assisting in client meetings, helping clients with administrative questions and concerns, and preparing the necessary reports and documents for client meetings. Kelly is committed to providing an exceptional client experience with a positive attitude and great attention to detail and follow-through. She enjoys building trusting relationships with clients and colleagues.

While out of the office, Kelly is an avid New England Patriots fan, a fitness enthusiast, and enjoys spending time outdoors camping and hiking with her husband, Eric.