MINNEAPOLIS (02/03/20) — Wealth Enhancement Group, an independent wealth management firm that oversees approximately $17 billion in client assets*, has announced that 4 financial advisors from their Warren, New Jersey office received the 2020 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 New Jersey Monthly to honor these professionals and recognize their achievements.

Jeff Dekko, Chief Executive Officer of Wealth Enhancement Group said, “It’s a privilege to announce the 2020 Five Star Wealth Manager award recipients from our New Jersey office. These advisors work tirelessly to help clients work towards their financial goals, taking into account all of life’s bumps along the way. They truly model the Wealth Enhancement Group mission”.

2020 New Jersey Five Star Wealth Manager award recipients are:

• Peter C. Hoglund, three-time winner (2018-2020)
• Steven W. Kaye, nine-time winner (2012-2020)
• Peter Needham, 8-time winner (2013-2020)
• Chris Schiffer (2020)

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 nationwide. Established in 1997, Wealth Enhancement Group uses a team approach with a focus on simplifying their clients’ financial lives and has 31 offices nationwide.

*Wealth Enhancement Group and its Registered Investment Advisor, Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, have approximately $17B in client brokerage and advisory assets as of as of 1/31/20.

**Awarded 12/01/19 for the period of 3/01/19 - 10/16/19. Awarded 12/01/18 for the period of 3/21/18 - 10/12/18. Awarded 12/01/17 for the period of 2/21/17 - 10/12/17. Awarded 11/01/16 for the period of 2/25/16 - 10/07/16. Awarded 11/01/15 for the period of 4/15/15 - 10/16/15. Awarded 12/01/14 for the period of 4/15/14 - 10/16/14. Awarded 12/01/13 for the period of 4/15/13 - 10/16/13. Awarded 12/01/12 for the period of 4/15/12 - 10/16/12. Awarded 11/01/11 for the period of 4/15/11 - 10/16/11.