Wealth Enhancement Group, an independent wealth management firm that oversees approximately $42.9B in client assets*, has announced that 32 financial advisors from their Minnesota offices received the 2022 Five Star Wealth Manager award.**

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

Jeff Dekko, Chief Executive Officer of Wealth Enhancement Group said, “I am pleased to announce our Minnesota-based 2022 Five Star Wealth Manager award recipients. Most of these 32 individuals have been recognized for multiple years and, in fact, this year’s list includes 12 eleven-year winners. I would like to congratulate the advisors on their commitment to excellence and also to recognize the teams that work alongside these advisors, driving success for clients every day.”

2022 Minnesota Five Star Wealth Manager award recipients are:

• Edwina Allee, eight-year winner (2015-2022)
• Jacqueline Ampe, four-year winner (2019-2022)
• Margaret Beggs Towle, eleven-year winner (2012-2022)
• Nick Beissel, eleven-year winner (2012-2022)
• Michael Bishop, eleven-year winner (2012-2022)
• Jennie Boland, six-year winner (2017-2022)
• Rob Burley, eleven-year winner (2012-2022)
• Chad Essman, ten-year winner (2013-2022)
• Amanda Gardner, two-year winner (2019, 2022)
• Bruce Helmer, ten-year winner (2012-2019, 2021-2022)
• Ben Hess, nine-year winner (2013-2019, 2021-2022)
• Mike Hess, eleven-year winner (2012-2022)
• Steve Hess, eleven-year winner (2012-2022)
• Jeff Hockert, eleven-year winner (2012-2022)
• Preston Koenig, two-year winner (2021-2022)
• Nick Kvamme, six-year winner (2017-2022)
• Ryan McKeown, seven-year winner (2016-2022)
• Brent Muller, eight-year winner (2015-2022)
• Michele Newhouse, five-year winner (2018-2022)
• Chris Okada, first-year winner (2022)
• Mark Parrish, six-year winner (2017-2022)
• Bruce Santjer, eleven-year winner (2012-2022)
• Ben Schaefer, eleven-year winner (2012-2022)
• Dustin Smith, eight-year winner (2015-2022)
• Ken Smith, seven-year winner (2016-2022)
• Bill Sukup, eleven-year winner (2012-2022)
• Andrew Thelander, nine-year winner (2014-2022)
• Nicole Webb, six-year winner (2015-2019, 2022)
• Adam Weiland, ten-year winner (2013-2022)
• Justin Whiley, eleven-year winner (2012-2022)
• Mark Williamson, seven-year winner  (2016-2022)
• Pat Wolfe, eleven-year winner (2012-2022)

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. Founded in 1997, Wealth Enhancement Group serves clients nationwide. Wealth Enhancement Group specializes in providing retail clients with the team-based experience and resources they need to simplify their financial life. For more information, please visit www.wealthenhancement.com.

Contact information:

Michelle Kaplan, Senior Communications Specialist, Wealth Enhancement Group

631-777-1030

mkaplan@wealthenhancement.com

*Wealth Enhancement Group and its Registered Investment Advisor, Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, have approximately $42.9B in client brokerage and advisory assets as of 10/31/21.

**Awarded 12/01/21 for the period of 3/29/21 - 10/08/21. Awarded 12/01/20 for the period of 3/30/20 - 10/23/20. Awarded 12/01/19 for the period of 3/01/19 - 10/25/19. Awarded 12/01/18 for the period of 3/23/18 - 10/23/18. 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.