Wealth Enhancement Group Names Ben Hess Regional Director

15-year industry veteran to oversee and provide financial advice for growing
Iowa and Northern Illinois region

MINNEAPOLIS (Aug. 27, 2010) – Wealth Enhancement Group, one of the region’s most well respected independent financial planning firms, today announces the appointment of Ben Hess to financial advisor and regional director of Iowa and Northwestern Illinois region. The growth is part of Wealth Enhancement Group’s continued growth and expansion in Iowa.

"We are pleased to have Ben play a larger role with Wealth Enhancement Group,” said Jeff Dekko, CEO for Wealth Enhancement Group. “Ben has been engrained in the Wealth Enhancement Group culture for more than a decade. His depth of industry experience will help Wealth Enhancement Group continue to grow and provide personalized financial service for individuals in the Iowa and Illinois region.”

In his new position, Hess will be responsible for managing and coaching Wealth Enhancement Group employees in the region to maintain consistent overall processes for the firm. Specifically, he will integrate employees into Wealth Enhancement Group’s overall culture, sales process, and planning and reviewing methods. Hess also will continue to serve on Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services’ Investment Committee and Product Solutions Committee.

Hess previously worked in the Wealth Enhancement Group Oakdale office. With more than 15 years of experience in financial services and an extensive background in investment finance, risk management, financial planning, and financial consulting, Hess has been working with clients and their families at Wealth Enhancement Group for more than twelve years.

About Wealth Enhancement Group
Wealth Enhancement Group is one of the premier financial consulting firms in the upper Midwest. Since the mid-1990s, more than 8,000 clients have entrusted Wealth Enhancement Group with more than $2 billion in assets because of their team approach to financial planning, their independence, and their commitment to long-term client relationships.

Securities are offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory Services are offered through Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, a Registered Investment Advisor. Wealth Enhancement Group has 11 offices in Minnesota and Iowa.

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