Financial advisor
Mark Hales
Now at Wells Fargo Advisors · Berlin Hales Taraba Legacy Wealth Management Group · Newport Beach, CA
Registered as MARK FRANCIS HALES
Transactions 1
Every recorded transaction this advisor took part in, newest first.
| Transaction | From | To | Pattern | Announced | Reported Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin Hales Taraba Legacy Wealth Management Group | Merrill Lynch | Wells Fargo Advisors | Lateral | January 16, 2026 | $800M |
Registration history
Firm registrations on FINRA BrokerCheck and SEC IAPD, newest first.
| Firm | Channel | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| WELLS FARGO ADVISORS | Investment adviser | January 14, 2026 | Current |
| WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC | Broker-dealer | January 14, 2026 | Current |
| MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED | Investment adviser | January 7, 2016 | January 16, 2026 |
| MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED | Broker-dealer | January 7, 2016 | January 16, 2026 |
| UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. | Investment adviser | August 29, 2008 | January 19, 2016 |
| UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. | Broker-dealer | August 29, 2008 | January 19, 2016 |
| MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED | Investment adviser | July 8, 1997 | September 3, 2008 |
| MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED | Broker-dealer | August 21, 1985 | September 3, 2008 |
Published record as of October 31, 2026. Registration dates are FINRA BrokerCheck and SEC IAPD registrations at the destination, not proof that client assets transferred. See the methodology.