WEALTH ENHANCEMENT GROUP

Business: Independent financial consulting firm, offers individuals and families comprehensive financial planning and investment advisory services, as well as group retirement plan consulting for businesses.

Founded: 1997

Headquarters: Plymouth

Website: www.wealthenhancement.com

Employees: 147

Executives: Jeff Dekko, CEO; Rhonda Kavanagh, executive vice president, chief financial officer; John Wernz, executive vice president, chief marketing officer; Jim Cahn, senior vice president, chief investment officer; Ken Severud, senior vice president, chief operating officer; Dan Pothier, senior vice president, chief technology officer; Cindy Harden, senior vice president, organizational development.

2012 assets under management: Nearly $3 billion

Strategy: Expand client base in the Upper Midwest, continue geographic growth, provide retirement plan consulting services to businesses and seek strategic acquisitions.