In addition to upping the production minimums, Wells Fargo advisors also rolled out a new client award program for 2013 in addition to its traditional long-term deferred compensation award, Wells Fargo spokeswoman Erica S. Van Ross said last month. "This is the largest potential award we've ever had in our compensation plan and is sizeable enough to trump the hurdle change and provide financial advisors with real upside potential in 2013," Van Ross said at the time. To qualify, advisors must achieve the net asset flows target or by obtain new clients and can potentially earn up to $100,000. Advisors also have the option to receive the total value of their acquisition award and their traditional deferred compensation award paid upfront in cash in the form of a loan and bonus structure.