MINNEAPOLIS — August 3, 2020 — Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, the Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) arm of Wealth Enhancement Group, is pleased to announce it has been named to the 2020 edition of the Financial Times 300 Top Registered Investment Advisers.* The list recognizes top independent RIA firms from across the U.S.

This is the seventh annual FT 300 list, produced independently by the Financial Times in collaboration with Ignites Research, a subsidiary of the FT that provides business intelligence on the asset management industry.

The final FT 300 represents an impressive cohort of elite RIA firms, as the median AUM of this year’s group is $1.9 billion. The FT 300 Top RIAs represent 39 different states and Washington, D.C. Wealth Enhancement Group oversees $18.9 billion** in combined brokerage and advisory client assets and has 32 offices nationwide.

Jeff Dekko, Chief Executive Officer of Wealth Enhancement Group said, “It’s an honor to be named to the Financial Times Top 300 RIAs list for the second year in a row. We’re living through an extraordinary time in global history, and we believe our team-based approach to providing comprehensive financial advice is more critical than ever. Being recognized as a leader in the wealth management industry by such an important international publication is a testament to our commitment to clients.”

The FT 300 is one in a series of rankings of top advisors by the Financial Times, including the FT 401 (DC retirement plan advisers) and the FT 400 (broker-dealer advisers).

About the Research Process

RIA firms applied for consideration, having met a minimum set of criteria. Applicants were then graded on six factors: assets under management (AUM); AUM growth rate; years in existence; advanced industry credentials of the firm’s advisers; online accessibility; and compliance records. There are no fees or other considerations required of RIAs that apply for the FT 300.

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. Founded in 1997, Wealth Enhancement Group uses a team approach with a focus on simplifying their clients’ financial lives and has 32 offices nationwide.

*Awarded 7/30/20 for the period of 12/31/18 - 12/31/19.

**Wealth Enhancement Group and its Registered Investment Advisor, Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, have approximately $18.9 billion in client brokerage and advisory assets as of 06/30/20.