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 is also registered as a broker, so some compensation may come from commissions on products sold. Their practice areas include Alternative Investments, Annuities, Business Owners, Corporate Executives, and 8 more. Their firm serves 85,001 clients with $120B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
1019 advisors
Number of Clients
85,001 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$1.4M average
Assets Under Management
$122.2B

Fee Structure

Planning is included in investment management (also available separately)
Portfolio-Based Fees (Flat)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Any2.00%

Fees are negotiable and vary by client complexity, not to exceed 2.00% per year. Sample schedules show rates of 1.50% for portfolios under $1M, 1.25% for $1M to $2M, and 1.00% for over $2M.

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Your Portfolio Value
$500K
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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 9 mos
Wealth Enhancement Brokerage Services, LLCBroker
February 2007 - Present · 19 yrs 8 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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