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Richard Louis Trotta

Investment Adviser Representative at Wells Fargo Advisors

Blue Bell, PACRD #5302278Dual-registered
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
18 yrs
Exams Passed
5

Professional summary

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Richard Louis Trotta is an investment adviser representative with Wells Fargo Advisors in Blue Bell, PA, where they have been registered since 2024. They have worked in the securities industry since 2008 and have been registered with 10 firms, including Citizens Securities, Inc. and Santander Securities. They have passed 5 industry qualification exams, including the Series 66 (combined investment adviser and state securities agent), Series 7 (general securities representative), and Series 63 (state securities agent). They are registered to provide investment advice in Pennsylvania.

Office

1375 Skippack Pike
Blue Bell, PA 19422

Advisors at this office: 3

Branch office as filed with FINRA, counting current advisors in the directory who work there.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Dual-registered
As of August 17, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
Pennsylvania
Broker:
8 states and territories

Delaware, Florida, Maine, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina

Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.

Examinations passed
Series 66
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Passed 7/11/2008
Series 63
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Passed 5/31/2007
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 10/1/2018
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 6/19/2008
Series 6
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Passed 4/25/2007

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Wells Fargo AdvisorsCurrent
4/18/2024 – Blue Bell, PA
Citizens Securities, Inc.
5/20/2022 – 4/19/2024Nanticoke, PA
Santander Securities
5/31/2016 – 4/8/2022Easton, PA
Sterne AGEE Investment Advisor Services, Inc.
1/30/2015 – 6/7/2016Birmingham, AL
Sterne AGEE Investment Advisor Services, Inc.
1/6/2015 – 1/30/2015Youngstown, OH
Keystone Capital Corporation
5/9/2013 – 1/9/2015Orefield, PA
Liberty Asset Management
11/20/2012 – 8/6/2013Allentown, PA
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC
11/15/2010 – 10/16/2012Allentown, PA
Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc
1/2/2009 – 10/20/2009Saint Petersburg, FL
Raymond James Financial Services
12/23/2008 – 1/2/2009Emmaus, PA
Wachovia Securities, LLC
7/14/2008 – 12/17/2008Northampton, PA

Reported employment history

Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.

  1. Santander Bank, NA
    May 2016 – Apr 2022Boston, MA
  2. Santander Securities, LLC
    May 2016 – Apr 2022Dorchester, MA
  3. Citizens Securities, Inc.
    May 2022 – Apr 2024Kingston, PA
  4. Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC
    Apr 2024 – no end date reportedAllentown, PA

Official records & sources

Data as of August 10, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About Wells Fargo Advisors

These details describe the firm overall. Individual advisors' services, clients, and fees may differ.

Fee arrangements the firm reports

  • Percentage of assets under management
  • Commissions
  • Fixed fee

Arrangements the firm reports on its Form ADV; this advisor may not charge every fee listed. Estimated from the firm's Form ADV — individual terms may differ. Not a quote.

Services the firm offers

Monitor account performance, allocations, and holdings; view real-time quotes, stock data, and trading information; read market news and research; transfer money between investment and bank accounts.

Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for Individuals and Small BusinessesPortfolio Management for Businesses and InstitutionsPension ConsultingSelection of Other Advisers
Firm areas of expertise
Wealth ManagementInvestment AdvisoryMobile BankingDigital Experience

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthBanking or Thrift InstitutionsPension/Profit SharingCharitable OrganizationsState/MunicipalInsurance CompaniesCorporationsOther

Firm assets under management

$25B+

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
Disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
14,697
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
26
Main office:
St. Louis, MO
SEC file number:
801-37967

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Form ADV data as of October 1, 2026

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