Focus

As a third generation Financial Advisor with over 30 years of experience, I provide the strategic insights, ideas and information my clients need to manage the complexities of wealth. I take a comprehensive, goals-based approach and work with successful individuals, families, senior executives and entrepreneurs to structure financial strategies to build, protect and transition their wealth.

Background & Experience

• My educational background includes earning my degree from Indiana University School of Business, Bloomington

• Recruited to Xerox out of college, I started my career in Indiana, then moved to New York where I became one of the top salesman for Xerox for the years 1981-1983. From Xerox I moved to Unisys as a Branch and Area Manager

• Through a series of mergers, I became a market manager as a structured financial banker for Pacific Corp Capital

• Recognizing the need for providing wealth management solutions for high-net-worth individuals I began my career as a Registered Investment Advisor in 1989 where we helped clients with retirement and estate planning

• Joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2012 I am continuing the legacy of a multi generational wealth management team with my son Benjamin Simes, Financial Advisor

CA Insurance License # 0B69883 - Resident state CT

Focus

Growing up around the financial services industry through my father, I recognized the significant role an advisor plays in a client’s life. I love learning about the economy and the markets, but what really drew me to become a Financial Advisor is the relationship I build with each person/family and helping them create strategies and plans to help address their financial goals throughout their lives.

 

Background & Experience

• My educational background includes earning my BA from the Indiana University in financial management with a triple minor in business, marketing and financial literacy

• While in school I interned at Wells Fargo Advisors and researched the Envision planning system as well as the other financial management systems

• Recognizing my passion for helping people plan for their financial goals, I have earned the applicable securities registrations and transitioned to my position as a Financial Advisor

• My planning approach is to build strong relationships in order to fully understand each client’s needs while leveraging the strength and experience of our team to help build and manage their wealth

Christine Smith, Registered Client Associate, joined the Simes Financial Group of Wells Fargo Advisors in September 2023. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors, Christine began her professional careers at Lehman Brothers in the Corporate Events Department. She became a Client Service Analyst at Barclays, providing first -class customer service and core account maintenance to high-net-worth clients, including equity and fixed income order execution, money transfers, and continuous transaction monitoring.

She is a graduate of Marymount Manhattan College in New York with a B.S. in Communications and is currently certified for her Series 7 and 63 Registrations.