BS
CFP
BS
CFP

Benjamin Schaefer

29 Years of Experience
Plymouth, MN
BrokerSells Insurance

Benjamin Schaefer is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, based in Plymouth, MN, with 29 years of industry experience. Benjamin operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Estate Planning, Investment Management, Retirement Planning, Tax Planning. Their firm serves 70,834 clients with $95B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
924 advisors
Number of Clients
70,834 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$1.3M average
Assets Under Management
$94.6B

Fee Structure

Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services (WEAS) charges a percentage of your portfolio each year for investment management. The exact fee is negotiable and depends on the complexity of the services, but it will not exceed 2% per year of the value of your portfolio. WEAS may waive or discount fees for employees or relatives of employees of Wealth Enhancement Group, LLC. WEAS may also engage separate management firms to assist in managing your assets. These firms charge a fee for their services, which are in addition to WEAS’ advisory fees.

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Location

505 N Highway 169, Suite 900, Plymouth, MN, 55441

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History

Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.

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Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

Benjamin is an agent selling traditional insurance, fixed annuities, disability, and long-term care insurance through Wealth Enhancement Group, LLC, dedicating minimal time to this activity. He is also a registered investment advisor with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, and has a business entity for tax/investment purposes.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC
January 2014 - Present · 12 yrs 4 mos
Wealth Enhancement Brokerage Services, LLCBroker
February 2007 - Present · 19 yrs 3 mos
Previous Registrations
LPL Financial LLCBroker
February 2007 - June 2025 · 18 yrs 4 mos
Sii Investments, INC.Broker
December 2001 - February 2007 · 5 yrs 2 mos
Fsc Securities CorporationBroker
November 2000 - December 2001 · 1 yr 1 mo
Lutheran Brotherhood Securities CORP.Broker
September 1999 - October 2000 · 1 yr 1 mo
Lutheran Brotherhood Securities CORP.Broker
August 1996 - March 1999 · 2 yrs 7 mos
State Registrations36 states
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Exams
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