Richard Gibson has joined Stratos Wealth Partners in Carmel Valley, Calif. A former vice president of investments at Wells Fargo Advisors, Gibson has joined the firm as a partner and brings with him approximately $120 million in client assets.

With over 15 years of experience in the financial services industry, Gibson specializes in tax-advantaged fixed income and wealth planning. He primarily works with affluent families and business owners who are transferring into retirement.

Gibson has also served as a vice president and senior financial advisor at UnionBanc Investment Services, and as a financial consultant at Prudential Securities.

Headquartered in Beachwood, Ohio, Stratos Wealth Partners offers operational, strategic and consulting resources to advisors who are interested in going independent or are already independent.

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