Chad Essman
Chad Essman is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, based in Plymouth, MN, with 20 years of industry experience. Chad 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.
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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.
Location
505 N Highway 169, Suite 900, Plymouth, MN, 55441
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Regulatory History
No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.
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Learn about disclosures →Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance
Chad sells fixed annuities, disability, and long-term care insurance, dedicating about 10-20% of his time. He is also a registered investment advisor representative and participates in a radio program, spending about half his time on his LPL business.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC
Wealth Enhancement Brokerage Services, LLCBroker
Previous Registrations
LPL Financial LLCBroker
LPL Financial LLC
Sii Investments, INC.Broker
State Registrations28 states
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