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ELIZABETH ANN HANSEN

ELIZABETH A. HANSEN

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CRD#: 2199658
ELIZABETH ANN HANSEN

Professional summary


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That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

ELIZABETH ANN HANSEN, who also goes by Beth Ann Hansen, Beth Ann Hashman, Elizabeth A Hashman, Elizabeth Ann Hashman, was a registered financial professional .

ELIZABETH is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1996. ELIZABETH had worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 79TO, Series 6TO, Series 57TO, SIE, Series 55, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

Biography


Prior to joining Wealth Enhancement Group in 2022, Beth was the Chief Compliance Officer for Waddell & Reed since 2018. Previously, she served as the Chief Compliance Officer for the Investment Advisor and Brokerage legal entities at Ameriprise Financial, held senior-level roles within ABN AMRO’s compliance functions, and was a FINRA regulatory examiner early in her professional career. She is an active participant in many industry organizations. Beth’s tremendous experience and leadership skills will enable Wealth Enhancement Group to further strengthen its compliance program as it continues to execute the company’s growth strategy.
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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Beth Ann Hansen | Beth Ann Hashman | Elizabeth A Hashman | Elizabeth Ann Hashman

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1) 1/2022- WEALTH ENHANCEMENT GROUP- DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business)- inv. related- OLATHE, KS 2) 04/07/2022- WEALTH ENHANCEMENT ADVISORY SERVICES LLC - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid - Financial Advisor - Start Date - 01-17-2022 - 160 Hours Per Month - Time Spent 100% - I provide investment advisory services through WEALTH ENHANCEMENT ADVISORY SERVICES LLC, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 4/2022. I expect to spend approximately 160 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm's Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. The firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial. 3) 11/14/2022 - NorthCrest Asset Management LLC - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor - CCO - Start Date - 01/28/2022 - 1 Hours Per Month/0 Hours During Securities Trading - I provide investment advisory services through NorthCrest Asset Management, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 11/2022. I expect to spend approximately 1 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm's Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. The firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial. 4) 2/10/2023 - Wealth Enhancement Brokerage Services LLC - Investment Related - 505 N Hwy 169; suite 900; Plymouth MN 55441 - Other - Limited Purpose Broker-Dealer - Chief Compliance Officer - Start Date - 01/17/2022 - 1 Hours Per Month/0 Hours During Securities Trading

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

March 7, 2022 - May 2, 2024

WEALTH ENHANCEMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 116407
OLATHE, KS
Past

January 25, 2022 - May 2, 2024

WEALTH ENHANCEMENT BROKERAGE SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 130139
PLYMOUTH, MN
Past

January 18, 2022 - November 16, 2023

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
OLATHE, KS
Past

April 10, 2018 - April 30, 2021

IVY DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16496
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

April 10, 2018 - December 17, 2021

WADDELL & REED

BD
CRD#: 866
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

December 21, 2010 - April 2, 2018

AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INVESTMENT SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 26506
Minneapolis, MN
Past

March 3, 2009 - December 20, 2010

AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INVESTMENT SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 26506
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

March 23, 2007 - June 13, 2007

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
OMAHA, NE
Past

March 16, 2007 - April 2, 2018

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
Minneapolis, MN
Past

November 9, 2000 - February 7, 2001

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

November 9, 2000 - March 16, 2007

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

April 13, 1999 - July 7, 2000

ABN AMRO INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 15776
STAMFORD, CT
Past

May 3, 1996 - September 10, 1996

AMERICAN CENTURY INVESTMENT SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 17437
KANSAS CITY, MO

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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WEALTH ENHANCEMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
WEALTH ENHANCEMENT | WEALTH ENHANCEMENT GROUP, LLC | WEALTH ENHANCEMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 116407 / SEC#: 801-60749

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/21/2001 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/24/1996
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Securities Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 6/24/1999
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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WEALTH ENHANCEMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
WEALTH ENHANCEMENT | WEALTH ENHANCEMENT GROUP, LLC | WEALTH ENHANCEMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 116407 / SEC#: 801-60749

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/21/2001 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
505 N Highway 169 Suite 900, Plymouth, MN 55441
Mailing Address
Phone number
(763) 417-1700
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1,230

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WEAS ADV PART 2A APPENDIX 1 (10/13/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts186,400
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 94,632,028,506

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/20/2024
Cover Page
03/05/2024
09/26/2023

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Company Information


WEALTH ENHANCEMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Senior Vice President, Chief Compliance OfficerCRD#: 116407

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