Securities-based lending has special risks and is not appropriate for everyone. If the market value of a client’s pledged securities declines below required levels, the client may be required to pay down the line of credit or pledge additional eligible securities in order to maintain it, or the lender will require the sale of some or all of the client’s securities. Wells Fargo Advisors, on behalf of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., will attempt to notify clients of maintenance calls but is not required to do so. Clients are not entitled to choose which securities in their accounts are sold. The sale of their securities may cause clients to suffer adverse tax consequences. Clients should discuss the tax implications of pledging securities as collateral with their tax advisors. An increase in interest rates will affect the overall cost of borrowing. All securities and accounts are subject to eligibility requirements. Clients should read all Wells Fargo Bank Priority Credit Line documents carefully. The proceeds from the Wells Fargo Bank Priority Credit Line may not be used to purchase or carry margin stock or pay down a margin account debit (talk to your financial advisor about additional restrictions on the use of proceeds). Margin stock is defined in Regulation U and includes, principally: (1) stocks that are registered on a national securities exchange or any over-the-counter security designated for trading in the National Market System; (2) debt securities (bonds) that are convertible into a margin stock; and (3) shares of most mutual funds. Securities held in a retirement account cannot be used as collateral to obtain a securities-based loan. Securities in a Wells Fargo Bank Priority Credit Line collateral account must meet collateral eligibility requirements.
Private Wealth is an exclusive and personalized service and product offering for qualifying clients of Wealth & Investment Management (WIM). WIM offers financial products and services through bank and brokerage affiliates of Wells Fargo & Company. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. provides investment management services as part of its trust and fiduciary services, deposit products, lending products and other bank products. Wells Fargo affiliates, including Financial Advisors of Wells Fargo Advisors, may be paid an ongoing or one-time referral fee in relation to clients referred to the Bank. For Bank products and services, the Bank is responsible for the day-to-day management of the account and for providing investment advice, investment management services, and wealth management services to clients. The role of the Financial Advisor with respect to Bank products and services is limited to referral and relationship management services. Eligibility for Private Wealth is subject to change without prior notice. Products and services may have qualification or pre-acceptance requirements that are different than the eligibility requirements for Private Wealth.
Deposit products provided by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Member FDIC. Deposit insurance only protects against the failure of an insured depository institution and is subject to FDIC rules, including passthrough coverage which requires certain conditions to be satisfied.