# Maria Wells

> Maria Wells is a fee-only financial advisor at Blankinship & Foster in Solana Beach, California, who holds the CFA credential. Blankinship & Foster reports charging a percentage of assets, hourly fees and fixed fees on its Form ADV.

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Built from SEC adviser records; last checked October 30, 2026.

## Facts

- **Firm:** Blankinship & Foster
- **Based in:** Solana Beach, California
- **Fee model (firm's Form ADV):** Percentage of assets; Hourly; Fixed fees
- **Assets under management (firm):** $939.5M across 996 accounts
- **Credentials:** CFA
- **CRD:** 5824310 (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/5824310)
- **SEC registration:** Investment adviser representative in CA, CO, OR
- **Firm size:** 16 employees
- **Disclosures:** None reported
- **Website:** https://www.bfadvisors.com

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Maria Wells a fee-only financial advisor?

Yes, according to SEC records as of October 29, 2026: Maria holds no broker registration, and Blankinship & Foster reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency on its Form ADV.

### How does Maria charge for financial advice?

Maria's firm, Blankinship & Foster, reports charging a percentage of assets, hourly fees and fixed fees on its SEC Form ADV.

### Where is Maria Wells based?

Maria Wells is based in Solana Beach, California.

### What credentials does Maria Wells hold?

Maria Wells holds the CFA credential.

### Is Maria Wells registered with the SEC?

Yes. Maria Wells is registered as an investment adviser representative in CA, CO and OR (CRD 5824310), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026.

### How much does Blankinship & Foster manage?

Blankinship & Foster reports $939.5M across 996 accounts in assets under management.

### How do I contact Maria Wells?

Through Maria's website, www.bfadvisors.com.

## Sources

- SEC adviser records (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/5824310): the firm's Form ADV reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency, and the advisor holds no broker registration
- SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure and Form ADV: registration, exams, and firm facts, data as of October 29, 2026

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