MINNEAPOLIS (1/18/18)—Wealth Enhancement Group, an independent wealth management firm that oversees approximately $7.9 billion in client assets*, has announced that 31 financial advisors from their Minnesota offices received the 2018 Five Star Wealth Manager award.**

The Five Star Wealth Manager award program is the largest and most widely published award program in the financial services industry. Five Star Professional conducts this research to help consumers with the decision of selecting a service professional in their area. They have partnered with Twin Cities Business magazine and Mpls. St. Paul Magazine to recognize these professionals and highlight their achievements.

Jeff Dekko, Chief Executive Officer of Wealth Enhancement Group, said, “It’s an honor to have 31 of our Minnesota financial advisors receive the 2018 Five Star Wealth Manager award. This award demonstrates the strong commitment these advisors have to helping their clients’ pursue their financial goals and dreams.

• 2018 Minnesota Five Star Wealth Manager award recipients are:
  • Beth Abrahamson, 2018 winner
  • Edwina Allee, four-year winner (2015-2018)
  • Margaret Beggs Towle, seven-year winner (2012-2018)
  • Nick Beissel, seven-year winner (2012-2018)
  • Michael Bishop, seven-year winner (2012-2018)
  • Jennie Boland, two-year winner (2017-2018)
  • Rob Burley, seven-year winner (2012-2018)
  • Chad Essman, six-year winner (2013-2018)
  • Bruce Helmer, seven-year winner (2012-2018)
  • Ben Hess, six-year winner (2013-2018)
  • Mike Hess, seven-year winner (2012-2018)
  • Steve Hess, seven-year winner (2012-2018)
  • Jeff Hockert, seven-year winner (2012-2018)
  • Nick Kvamme, two-year winner (2017-2018)
  • Ryan McKeown, three-year winner (2016-2018)
  • Brent Muller, four-year winner (2015-2018)
  • Michele Newhouse, 2018 winner
  • Mark Parrish, two-year winner (2017-2018)
  • Ben Schaefer, seven-year winner (2012-2018)
  • Bruce Santjer, seven-year winner (2012-2018)
  • Morgan Schleif, four-year winner (2015-2018)
  • Dustin Smith, four-year winner (2015-2018)
  • Ken Smith, three-year winner (2016-2018)
  • Bill Sukup, seven-year winner (2012-2018)
  • Andrew Thelander, five-year winner (2014-2018)
  • Nicole Webb DeVries, four-year winner (2015-2018)
  • Adam Weiland, six-year winner (2013-2018)
  • Justin Whiley, seven-year winner (2012-2018)
  • Mark Williamson, three-year winner (2016-2018)
  • Pat Wolfe, seven-year winner (2012-2018)
  • Ramsey Wolfe, 2018 winner

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About the Research Process

Candidates for the award are judged on ten eligibility and evaluation criteria that are associated with providing quality services to clients. These criteria include: Industry credentials, experience and assets under management, number of households served, among other factors. Professionals do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of Five Star Wealth Managers. Wealth managers are defined as the individuals who help their clients prepare a financial plan and/or implement aspects of their financial plan.

About Wealth Enhancement Group

Wealth Enhancement Group is a Greater Minneapolis-based independent wealth management firm offering comprehensive and customized financial planning and investment management services across 40 states. Established in 1997, Wealth Enhancement Group uses a team approach with a focus on simplifying their clients’ financial lives and has 16 offices in Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, Connecticut, Texas and Florida.

For more information, please visit https://wealthenhancement.com/.

Contact information:

Brittney Anderson, Brand Coordinator, Wealth Enhancement Group

(763) 417-1538

banderson@wealthenhancement.com

*as of 11/30/17

**Awarded 12/01/17 for the period of 2/23/17 - 10/13/17. Awarded 11/01/16 for the period of 2/25/16 - 10/14/16. Awarded 11/01/15 for the period of 4/07/15 - 10/14/15. Awarded 12/01/14 for the period of 4/17/14 - 10/14/14. Awarded 12/01/13 for the period of 4/17/13 - 10/14/13. Awarded 12/01/12 for the period of 4/17/12 - 10/14/12. Awarded 11/01/11 for the period of 4/17/11 - 10/14/11.