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Ben Schaefer

Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor

CFP®

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(763) 417-1700 bschaefer@wealthenhancement.com

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505 Highway 169 N Ste 900
Plymouth, MN 55441
(763) 417-1700
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About Benjamin

Ben has spent his time in various roles—as a key member of Bruce Helmer’s team, an Investment Manager and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional. In 2009, he launched his own team in Plymouth. Ben believes that to help ensure the success of the client, it is essential to plan for life’s uncertainties, while keeping the client’s goals and values central to the financial planning process. He is an 11-year winner (2017-2023) of the FIVE STAR Wealth Manager award as noted in Mpls.St.Paul Magazine and Twin Cities Business magazine.* He and his wife Lindsey live in Chaska with their three daughters. In his spare time, Ben enjoys an occasional round of golf and spending time with his family and friends.

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*Award criteria based on 10 objective criteria associated with providing quality services to clients such as credentials, experience and assets under management among other factors. Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 or 2023 FIVE STAR Wealth Managers. Awarded 11/01/16 for the period of 2/25/16 - 10/14/16. Awarded 12/01/17 for the period of 2/23/17 - 10/13/17. Awarded 12/01/18 for the period of 3/23/18 - 10/23/18. Awarded 12/01/19 for the period of 3/01/19 - 10/25/19. Awarded 12/01/20 for the period of 3/30/20 - 10/23/20. Awarded 12/01/21 for the period of 3/29/21 - 10/08/21. Awarded 12/01/22 for the period of 3/14/22 - 10/18/22.

Education

  • Gustavus Adolphus College

Additional licenses and designations

  • Insurance License

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2024

Five Star Wealth Manager (2024) – Twin Cities

Award criteria based on 10 objective criteria associated with providing quality services to clients such as credentials, experience and assets under management among other factors. Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of 2024 FIVE STAR Wealth Managers. Awarded 12/01/2023 for the period 03/13/2023 -09/29/2023.

2023

Five Star Wealth Manager (2023) – Twin Cities

Award criteria based on 10 objective criteria associated with providing quality services to clients such as credentials, experience and assets under management among other factors. Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of 2023 FIVE STAR Wealth Managers. Awarded 12/01/22 for the period of 3/14/22 - 10/18/22.

2022

Five Star Wealth Manager (2022) – Twin Cities

Award criteria based on 10 objective criteria associated with providing quality services to clients such as credentials, experience and assets under management among other factors. Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of 2022 FIVE STAR Wealth Managers. Awarded 12/01/21 for the period of 3/29/21 - 10/08/21.

2021

Five Star Wealth Manager (2021) – Twin Cities

Award criteria based on 10 objective criteria associated with providing quality services to clients such as credentials, experience and assets under management among other factors. Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of 2021 FIVE STAR Wealth Managers. Awarded 12/01/20 for the period of 3/30/20 - 10/23/20.

2020

Five Star Wealth Manager (2020) – Twin Cities

Award criteria based on 10 objective criteria associated with providing quality services to clients such as credentials, experience and assets under management among other factors. Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of 2020 FIVE STAR Wealth Managers. Awarded 12/01/19 for the period of 3/01/19 - 10/25/19.

2019

Five Star Wealth Manager (2019) – Twin Cities

Award criteria based on 10 objective criteria associated with providing quality services to clients such as credentials, experience and assets under management among other factors. Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of 2019 FIVE STAR Wealth Managers. Awarded 12/01/18 for the period of 3/23/18 - 10/23/18.

  1. Award criteria based on 10 objective criteria associated with providing quality services to clients such as credentials, experience and assets under management among other factors. Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of 2024 FIVE STAR Wealth Managers. Awarded 12/01/2023 for the period 03/13/2023 -09/29/2023.
  2. Award criteria based on 10 objective criteria associated with providing quality services to clients such as credentials, experience and assets under management among other factors. Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of 2023 FIVE STAR Wealth Managers. Awarded 12/01/22 for the period of 3/14/22 - 10/18/22.
  3. Award criteria based on 10 objective criteria associated with providing quality services to clients such as credentials, experience and assets under management among other factors. Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of 2022 FIVE STAR Wealth Managers. Awarded 12/01/21 for the period of 3/29/21 - 10/08/21.
  4. Award criteria based on 10 objective criteria associated with providing quality services to clients such as credentials, experience and assets under management among other factors. Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of 2021 FIVE STAR Wealth Managers. Awarded 12/01/20 for the period of 3/30/20 - 10/23/20.
  5. Award criteria based on 10 objective criteria associated with providing quality services to clients such as credentials, experience and assets under management among other factors. Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of 2020 FIVE STAR Wealth Managers. Awarded 12/01/19 for the period of 3/01/19 - 10/25/19.
  6. Award criteria based on 10 objective criteria associated with providing quality services to clients such as credentials, experience and assets under management among other factors. Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of 2019 FIVE STAR Wealth Managers. Awarded 12/01/18 for the period of 3/23/18 - 10/23/18.

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