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The Sustainable Earth Educators Awards (SEEAs), a joint initiative by Arizona State University and Wells Fargo, has launched to recognize US educators advancing sustainable education. The program will distribute $20,000 in prize money, awarding individual amounts of up to $500. Nominations are open until July 20, 2022, for educators implementing sustainability in their curricula across various subjects. The initiative aims to highlight and inspire sustainable teaching practices.

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) announced that CFO Mike Santomassimo will present at the Morgan Stanley US Financials, Payments & CRE Conference on June 14, 2022 at 8:45 a.m. ET. The presentation will be accessible via live webcast, and a replay will be available for three months.

With approximately $1.9 trillion in assets, Wells Fargo serves one in three U.S. households and over 10% of small businesses. The company is recognized for its diverse financial products and community engagement.

Wells Fargo has extended its partnership with the Federación Mexicana de Fútbol (FMF), becoming the first sponsor of both the Men's and Women's Mexican National Teams in the U.S. This multi-year agreement aims to create unique experiences for fans across North America. The sponsorship includes field-level signage, in-stadium exposure, and a promotional launch of debit cards featuring the national team logo. The Men's team will kick off its U.S. Tour with matches against Nigeria, Uruguay, and Ecuador, supported by an extensive fan base of 60 million Mexican National Team followers in the U.S.

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) announced that CEO Charlie Scharf will present at the 38th Annual Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference on June 1, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. ET. The live presentation can be accessed online, and a replay will be available for three months post-event. Wells Fargo is a major financial services firm with approximately $1.9 trillion in assets and serves one in three U.S. households, focusing on sustainable and inclusive financial solutions.

Wells Fargo has launched a nationwide initiative to support the construction, renovation, and repair of over 350 affordable homes in collaboration with Habitat for Humanity. The program, named Wells Fargo Builds, includes a funding commitment of $7.75 million to aid local Habitat affiliates across 200 communities in the U.S. The first event took place in Charlotte, N.C., where a $130,000 grant was awarded to build a new Habitat home. Since 2010, Wells Fargo has contributed more than $119 million to support affordable housing initiatives.

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) has appointed Paul Ricci as chief auditor, effective immediately. He previously served as interim chief auditor since February 2022. Ricci brings over 28 years of experience in financial services, focusing on risk management and regulatory compliance. He will lead the internal Audit organization, reporting to the Audit Committee and CEO Charlie Scharf. Ricci joined Wells Fargo in December 2019 and has held significant roles in audit transformation at Citibank and JPMorgan.

Wells Fargo Wealth & Investment Management has relaunched its Intuitive Investor platform, allowing access with a minimum investment of $500. The platform now features sustainability-focused portfolios, developed by the Wells Fargo Investment Institute. This revamp aims to simplify the investment experience for clients, offering a streamlined mobile account opening process. The annual advisory fee is 0.35%, reduced to 0.30% for linked bank accounts, catering to the growing interest in sustainable investing among millennials and other demographics.

Wells Fargo has maintained its position as the leading payment originator on the Automated Clearing House (ACH) Network for the tenth consecutive year, originating over 7.7 billion ACH payments in 2021. This constitutes over 26% of a total of 29.1 billion payments valued at about $73 trillion. The ACH Network’s growth of 8.8% in 2021 reflects increasing demand for faster payments from businesses. With a commitment to enhancing payment technology, Wells Fargo supports various fast payment methods, including Same Day ACH and RTP®.

Wells Fargo has appointed Sol Gindi as the new head of Wells Fargo Advisors and the Wealth & Investment Management Client Relationship Group. Gindi, who previously served as CFO for Wealth & Investment Management, will oversee the brokerage and wealth management channels. He takes over from Jim Hays, who is retiring after 35 years in the financial services industry. Gindi has extensive experience from his time at JP Morgan, where he held senior leadership roles.