Wells Fargo & Company reports beneficial ownership of common shares of beneficial interest of Ellsworth Growth and Income. The filing states beneficial ownership of 931,846 shares, representing 6.8% of this class of securities.
Wells Fargo reports no sole or shared voting power over these shares, but reports sole dispositive power over 931,846 shares and no shared dispositive power. The position is reported by Wells Fargo & Company on its own behalf and on behalf of subsidiaries Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, each described as a broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Securities Exchange Act.
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Key Figures
Shares beneficially owned:931,846 sharesPercent of class owned:6.8%Sole voting power:0 shares+4 more
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Shares beneficially owned931,846 sharesCommon Shares of Beneficial Interest reported as beneficially owned by Wells Fargo & Company
Percent of class owned6.8%Percentage of Ellsworth Growth and Income common shares of beneficial interest
Sole voting power0 sharesShares over which Wells Fargo & Company has sole power to vote or direct the vote
Shared voting power0 sharesShares over which Wells Fargo & Company has shared power to vote or direct the vote
Sole dispositive power931,846 sharesShares over which Wells Fargo & Company has sole power to dispose or direct disposition
Amendment numberAmendment No. 8This ownership report is identified as Amendment No. 8 to a Schedule 13G
Signature date07/28/2026Date of signature by designated signer Ally Pecarro
Key Terms
beneficially owned, Sole Dispositive Power, Common Shares of Beneficial Interest, CUSIP, +2 more
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
Sole Dispositive Powerfinancial
"Sole Dispositive Power 931,846.00"
Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.
Common Shares of Beneficial Interestfinancial
"Title of class of securities: Common Shares of Beneficial Interest"
Common Shares of Beneficial Interest are units that represent ownership in a company or organization, like owning a piece of a pie. They give investors voting rights and a chance to share in profits, making them important for those looking to invest and have a say in how the organization is run.
CUSIPfinancial
"(e) | CUSIP No.: 289074106"
A CUSIP is a nine-character alphanumeric code that uniquely identifies a U.S. or Canadian financial security—such as a stock, bond, or fund share—like a Social Security number for an investment. It matters to investors because brokers, exchanges and record-keepers use the CUSIP to match trades, track ownership, settle transactions and pull accurate records, reducing errors and ensuring money and securities go to the right place.
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Actregulatory
"Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC a Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act"
Schedule 13Gregulatory
"If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to (ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g)"
A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.
FAQ
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How many Ellsworth Growth and Income (ECF) shares does Wells Fargo beneficially own?
Wells Fargo & Company reports beneficial ownership of 931,846 Ellsworth Growth and Income common shares of beneficial interest. This position is disclosed in an amended Schedule 13G filing covering its holdings and those of specified broker-dealer subsidiaries.
What percentage of Ellsworth Growth and Income (ECF) is owned by Wells Fargo?
Wells Fargo & Company reports owning 6.8% of Ellsworth Growth and Income’s common shares of beneficial interest. This percentage reflects its beneficial ownership, including shares held through its named broker-dealer subsidiaries.
Does Wells Fargo have voting power over its Ellsworth Growth and Income (ECF) shares?
The filing reports 0 shares with sole voting power and 0 shares with shared voting power. However, Wells Fargo reports sole dispositive power over 931,846 shares, meaning authority over their disposition but not voting.
Which Wells Fargo subsidiaries are involved in the Ellsworth Growth and Income (ECF) holdings?
The Schedule 13G/A is filed by Wells Fargo & Company on its own and on behalf of Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, each described as a broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Exchange Act.
Is any other person reported to have rights to proceeds or dividends from Wells Fargo’s ECF holdings?
Under the item addressing ownership on behalf of another person, the filing states “Not applicable”. No other specific person is identified as having rights to dividends or sale proceeds for more than 5% of the class.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 8)
Ellsworth Growth and Income
(Name of Issuer)
Common Shares of Beneficial Interest
(Title of Class of Securities)
289074106
(CUSIP Number)
06/30/2026
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
schemaVersion:
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
289074106
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Wells Fargo & Company
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
931,846.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
931,846.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
6.8 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
Ellsworth Growth and Income
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
65 MADISON AVE,Suite 550,MORRISTOWN,NJ,07960
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
Wells Fargo & Company
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
333 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
(c)
Citizenship:
DE
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common Shares of Beneficial Interest
(e)
CUSIP No.:
289074106
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
931,846
(b)
Percent of class:
6.8 %
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
0
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
0
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
931,846
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
0
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Not Applicable
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required.
Not applicable
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary.
This Schedule 13G is filed by Wells Fargo & Company on its own and on behalf of its subsidiary Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC a Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c); Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC a Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c).
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), so indicate under Item 3(j) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and Item 3 classification of each member of the group. If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(c) or §240.13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identity of each member of the group.
Not applicable
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Notice of dissolution of a group may be furnished as an exhibit stating the date of the dissolution and that all further filings with respect to transactions in the security reported on will be filed, if required, by members of the group, in their individual capacity. See Item 5.
Not applicable
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.