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Wendy Sire

Advisor at Thurston Springer Advisors

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Location

Great Falls, MT

Credentials

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Industry experience

37 years

About

Wendy Sire is a CFP® with 37 years of industry experience, currently with Thurston Springer Advisors since 2025. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing from 2009 to 2025. Outside of her role at Thurston Springer, she owns Whispering Ridge Wealth Management LLC, a financial planning practice based in Great Falls, MT. Thurston Springer Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, and institutions, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs various investment strategies such as Tactical Momentum and Earnings Momentum and manages accounts primarily on a discretionary basis.

Client services

Based on Thurston Springer Advisors

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Based on Thurston Springer Advisors

Wealth management General estate planning guidance General retirement planning Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)

Occupation focus

Based on Thurston Springer Advisors

Founder/Business Owner Executive

Fee options

Fixed

One-time fixed fees for limited-scope ERISA engagements ($1,500-$10,000) and flat annual fees ($5,000-$25,000) for fiduciary services

Percentage

$0 - $1,000,000: 0.10% to 1.00% $1,000,000 - $5,000,000: 0.10% to 0.70% $5,000,000 - $10,000,000: 0.10% to 0.50% $10,000,000 - $25,000,000: 0.01% to 0.25%

Commissions

Advisors may receive commissions for insurance product sales through affiliated broker-dealer

Project-based

Hourly consulting fees may be charged for additional services; amounts not specifically stated

Other

Account minimum: $25,000 Minimum fee: Minimum dollar fees range from $500 to $5,000 depending on asset level Fee-only: One-time fees from $1,500 to $10,000; flat annual fees from $5,000 to $25,000; asset-based fees 0.10% to 0.50% for ERISA fiduciary services

Location

Great Falls, MT

Most active in

Montana · Texas · Washington

Work history

Thurston Springer

2025 - Present (1 year)

Wells Fargo Advisors

2023 - 2025 (2 years)

Wells Fargo Clearing

2016 - 2023 (7 years)

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS LLC

2009 - 2016 (7 years)

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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