Full-Time
Associate Financial Planner
Wealth Enhancement Group
1,001-5,000 employees
Comprehensive financial guidance and wealth management
Compensation Overview
$70k - $80k/yr
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Hybrid
Bachelor's
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- A bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics, or a related field, or equivalent experience, is required.
- At least one year of experience in financial services is required.
- For hybrid offices, FINRA Series 7 and Series 66, or Series 63 and Series 65, are required.
- For RIA-only offices, Series 65 or one advanced designation—Chartered Financial Analyst, Certified Financial Planner, Chartered Financial Consultant, Chartered Investment Counselor, or Personal Financial Specialist—is required.
- Basic competency in all areas of financial planning is required.
- Working knowledge of investment platforms and financial planning software is required.
- Proofreading and analytical skills are required.
- The ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines is required.
- High ethical standards are required.
- The ability to work effectively with all levels of employees is required.
- Superior verbal and written communication skills are required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or related software is required.
- Familiarity with Salesforce and Support Org functionality is required.
- Organize clients' financial documentation into the appropriate planning folders.
- Maintain the integrity of original client documents.
- Develop Profile and Strategy plans for clients.
- Provide summaries of client personal information, financial position, asset allocation, and investment analyses.
- Coordinate requests with Investment and Insurance departments as needed.
- Gather supporting documentation from clients when necessary.
- Discuss findings and coordinate recommendations with Financial Advisors.
- Review and summarize clients' employer benefit plans, income tax returns, Social Security benefits, pension benefits, insurances, beneficiary information, and estate plans.
- Review and summarize wills, powers of attorney, and other legal documents.
- Create reports and analyses using Morningstar and BRT (Kettley).
- Incorporate analyses and recommendations into financial plans.
- Gather and verify insurance product illustrations for inclusion in the plan.
- Ensure the suitability and quality of plans before client meetings.
- Submit Roundtable cases for feedback and finalize plans for delivery.
- Record notes in the customer relationship management system and planning files regarding client communications and planning actions.
- Schedule client reviews and prepare review documentation.
- Maintain accurate account and beneficiary information and required minimum distribution tracking.
- Provide recommendations on investment objectives.
- Submit completed reviews to Financial Advisors or Associate Financial Advisors for final approval.
- Perform post-review tasks, update account information, follow up on paperwork, and document activities in the customer relationship management system.
- Provide Financial Advisors with technical planning and research support.
- Attend and contribute to monthly trainings, team meetings, and Financial Advisor meetings.
- Respond to questions and contribute to team problem-solving efforts.
- Engage in ongoing learning and professional development.
- Support special projects as assigned.
- Perform all other assigned duties.
- Insurance licenses are preferred.
- Experience with Workday is preferred.
Wealth Enhancement Group provides comprehensive financial guidance and wealth management through a team of specialists across six core areas. It combines advisory services and securities offerings, with revenue coming from advisory fees and commissions on securities transactions. The firm operates as a one-stop shop, so clients don’t need to manage multiple financial relationships. Its Roundtable team approach and the UniFi process organize clients’ finances into a clear, end-to-end plan, helping clients make confident, low-stress financial decisions. Compared with competitors, the company differentiates itself by integrating coordinated, multi-specialist guidance under one roof and using a structured three-step process to keep clients’ financial lives organized. The goal is to simplify clients’ financial lives, provide comprehensive, straightforward guidance, and support confident decision-making that reduces stress and helps clients reach their wealth goals.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Growth Equity (Venture Capital)
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Plymouth, Minnesota
Founded
1990
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Carlyle and Bain's near-$7 billion bid validates Wealth Enhancement's scale and margins.
- Lake Tahoe, Cloud, Miramar, and Weinand added over $2 billion in assets.
- Advisory assets hit $160.1 billion by July 31, 2026, extending recurring fees.
What critics are saying
- TA Associates and Onex remain for sale; stalled bidding distracts management through 2026.
- Integration of 12 acquisitions strains compliance, custody, and advisor retention across multiple states.
- A failed $7 billion sale cuts off the financing engine behind future rollups.
What makes Wealth Enhancement Group unique
- Roundtable teams and UniFi organize planning, investments, tax, and trust under one brand.
- Wealth Enhancement reached $160.7 billion after Weinand Financial on August 15, 2026.
- Jeff Dekko's acquisition machine closed 12 deals this year, spanning Alabama, Illinois, Washington.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Wellness Program
Professional Development Budget
Tuition Reimbursement
Voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
Growth & Insights and Company News
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↑ 35%Wealth Enhancement buys Servo Wealth advisory unit. The Oklahoma-based company offers investment advice, financial planning and wealth counselling to individuals and families. Wealth Enhancement has taken over the investment advisory business of Servo Wealth Management, an RIA in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Financial terms of the deal remain undisclosed. Servo Wealth Management was established in 2012 by Eric Nelson. The business oversees more than $210m in client assets. Nelson said: "For my clients, joining the Equius Team at Wealth Enhancement is about bringing on the support and wealth management capabilities necessary to serve them through all stages of life. "For me, personally, it's also about reuniting with a team that was instrumental in helping me develop and grow as a financial advisor. This isn't simply a business transaction; it's about coming home." The Oklahoma-based company offers investment advice, financial planning and wealth counselling to individuals and families. Its client base includes physicians, attorneys, executives, small business owners and retirees. Before setting up Servo Wealth Management, Nelson worked at Equius Partners in Northern California. The deal links Nelson again with the Equius Team, which became part of Wealth Enhancement in 2023. Wealth Enhancement CEO Jeff Dekko said: "Eric has spent decades helping clients make thoughtful decisions with their long-term success in mind. He's earned the trust of generations of families and has been a steady presence as markets have changed. "We're excited to welcome Eric and his clients to Wealth Enhancement and build on the relationships he's established over the years." Last month, the Financial Times reported that Carlyle and Bain Capital are competing to acquire Wealth Enhancement in a deal that could value the wealth management company at roughly $7bn, including debt. The company has been put up for sale by its private equity owners, TA Associates and Onex. Give your business an edge with its leading industry insights.
Wealth Enhancement has acquired Servo Wealth Management, an independent registered investment adviser based in Oklahoma City with over $210 million in client assets. The acquisition brings Wealth Enhancement's total client assets to more than $161 billion. Founded in 2012 by Eric Nelson, Servo Wealth Management provides investment management, financial planning, and wealth counselling to individuals and families. Nelson previously worked at Equius Partners in Northern California, which joined Wealth Enhancement in 2023. The acquisition reunites Nelson with the former Equius team. Nelson said joining Wealth Enhancement provides clients with enhanced support and wealth management capabilities whilst allowing him to reconnect with colleagues who shaped his advisory approach. The transaction closed on 15 August 2026.
Wealth Enhancement snaps up Weinand Financial. Led by financial planner Mike Weinand alongside four support professionals, the firm oversees more than $644m in client assets. Wealth Enhancement has agreed to take over the investment advisory operations of Weinand Financial, a registered investment adviser based in Olympia, Washington. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Led by financial planner Mike Weinand alongside four support professionals, the firm oversees more than $644m in client assets. Established in 1991, Weinand Financial offers financial planning across retirement and investment matters, reviews of private and public pensions, retirement plan support, and insurance-related advice. The firm holds specific focus in assisting clients nearing retirement, particularly Washington State public employees handling retirement and pension options. Mike Weinand said: "Wealth Enhancement gives us the ability to bring more resources to the table without losing the personal relationships that have defined our firm. It's an opportunity to strengthen what we offer clients today while building for the future." As of 31 July 2026, Wealth Enhancement and its registered investment adviser, Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, reported $160.1bn in client assets. Weinand Financial had about $644m in client assets as of 11 August 2026. After the transaction, Wealth Enhancement is expected to oversee more than $160.7bn across advisory, trust, and brokerage assets, including $6.1bn held with Advisory Solutions Group, a registered investment adviser. Wealth Enhancement CEO Jeff Dekko said: "Mike has built a long-standing practice grounded in trusted client relationships. "For more than 35 years, he and his team have been a steady partner to the individuals, families, and businesses they serve. We're excited to welcome them to Wealth Enhancement and support the next chapter of the practice." Recently, the Financial Times reported that Carlyle and Bain Capital are competing to acquire Wealth Enhancement in a deal that could value the wealth management company at roughly $7bn, including debt. The company has been put up for sale by its private equity owners, TA Associates and Onex. Give your business an edge with its leading industry insights.
The acquisition of Weinand Financial in Olympia, Wash., is Wealth Enhancement’s 12th deal to close this year.
Wealth Enhancement extends acquisition streak with Washington state deal. Mike Weinand, head of Weinand Financial in Olympia, Washington. The Olympia, Washington firm's retirement planning expertise reinforces the consolidator's growth momentum to exceed $160 billion in client assets. AUG 18, 2026 Wealth Enhancement has added another registered investment advisor to its growing roster, announcing this week that it has acquired the investment advisory business of Weinand Financial. The deal to acquire the independent firm based in Olympia, Washington, that manages more than $644 million in client assets brings Wealth Enhancement's total client assets to more than $160.7 billion. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Weinand Financial was founded in 1991 and is led by Mike Weinand, a certified financial planner, alongside a team of four support professionals. The firm has built its practice around retirement and investment planning, pension review for private and public plans, and insurance guidance, with particular depth in helping Washington State employees navigate pension and retirement benefits. "We've spent more than three decades building Weinand Financial around the needs of our clients, and we were very intentional about what the next chapter should look like," Weinand said in a statement on Tuesday. "Wealth Enhancement gives us the ability to bring more resources to the table without losing the personal relationships that have defined our firm." Wealth Enhancement chief executive Jeff Dekko said the acquisition reflects the durability of the practice Weinand has built. "Mike has built a long-standing practice grounded in trusted client relationships," Dekko said. "We're excited to welcome them to Wealth Enhancement and support the next chapter of the practice." Jim Cahn, the firm's chief strategy officer, said the deal deepens Wealth Enhancement's foothold in the Pacific Northwest, calling the addition of Weinand's retirement-planning expertise a meaningful complement to the company's regional capabilities. The Weinand deal is the latest in a string of acquisitions staged by the Minnesota-based mega-RIA this summer. In late July, Wealth Enhancement made its Alabama debut by acquiring Cloud Investments, a Huntsville-based firm managing roughly $462 million in assets and built largely around clients tied to the region's aerospace and defense sector. Days later, it added Miramar Capital, a Northbrook, Illinois firm overseeing about $592 million in assets under the leadership of dividend-growth investors Bob Kalman and Max Wasserman. Nearly all of that expansion has come through acquiring independent advisory practices rather than organic growth - a strategy that has taken the firm wildly beyond the $11.8 billion in client assets it oversaw when TA Associates first invested in 2019. That exponential growth appears to be turning heads among even bigger names in the private equity space. Last month, reports arose of a PE bidding war to acquire Wealth Enhancement, with Carlyle Group and Bain Capital reported to be the final contenders in a process valuing it at roughly $7 billion including debt. That deal, if it comes to fruition, would rank among the largest ever struck involving an independent RIA platform.