Wealth Enhancement, a national independent wealth management firm focused on helping clients live richer, more fulfilling lives, announced it will acquire Dent Wealth Advisors, an independent RIA based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The transaction brings more than $340 million in client assets under advisement to Wealth Enhancement and marks the firm’s first office location in the state. Dent Wealth Advisors is led by Fred Dent, CFA, Founder and Principal, alongside a team of three advisors and two support professionals.
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Jeff Dekko, Chief Executive Officer of Wealth Enhancement, said the partnership represents an important milestone in the firm’s continued national expansion. He noted that establishing a presence in Louisiana reflects Wealth Enhancement’s commitment to partnering with high-caliber advisory teams that share its client-first philosophy. Dekko added that the firm is honored Dent Wealth Advisors chose Wealth Enhancement as its partner for the next stage of growth.
Founded in 1997, Dent Wealth Advisors has built a reputation for helping clients gain clarity and confidence around their financial lives. The firm begins each engagement by understanding a client’s personal values and long-term vision, then aligns wealth strategies to support those goals through disciplined planning and ongoing optimization. Dent Wealth Advisors provides comprehensive financial planning, investment management, and 401(k) advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth families, and charitable organizations.
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Fred Dent said the decision to join Wealth Enhancement was driven by alignment in culture, philosophy, and long-term vision. He emphasized that the partnership provides the scale, resources, and stability needed to further enhance client service while preserving the deep, trusted advisory relationships the firm has built over decades. Dent added that Wealth Enhancement’s disciplined, team-oriented approach closely mirrors his firm’s own values.
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Jim Cahn, Chief Strategy Officer of Wealth Enhancement, highlighted the broader impact of the acquisition on the firm’s national footprint. With the addition of Dent Wealth Advisors, Wealth Enhancement now operates 194 office locations across 38 states—a significant increase from just 35 offices in 14 states at the end of 2020. Cahn noted that while the firm’s growth has been rapid, its focus remains firmly on delivering high-quality financial advice to an expanding client base.
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