Meadows will focus on working with high net worth individuals and families, the firm said in a statement.

He joins Wells Fargo from Brown Advisory, where he consulted with high net worth families on a range of investment issues. Prior to this, he worked at Citi Private Bank, opening the firm’s Baltimore office.

"We are very excited to have Wade Meadows join our team. His considerable experience in investment management and estate planning will be invaluable in helping our clients manage the financial complexity that wealth creates," said Trent Williams, regional director of Wells Fargo Private Bank.