As the vice president and head, Hays will be responsible for leading an organization of 3,800 financial advisors and support staff delivering brokerage services to clients of Wells Fargo Wealth Management.
Additionally, he will also lead the business partnership with Wells Fargo’s network of community bank stores to serve the planning and investing needs of its growing base of affluent customers throughout the country.
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Hays will report to the head of Wells Fargo’s Wealth Management, while closely aligning with Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC.
Most recently, Hays had served as the president of the private client group, a division of Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC division, since 2005.
Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors through merged organizations, Jim has held leadership positions during an 18-year career with Merrill Lynch, including managing director and head of its private banking/investment group.
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