This partnership brings the firm’s total client assets to more than $142.6 billion.
MINNEAPOLIS, March 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Wealth Enhancement, a national independent wealth management firm dedicated to enriching clients’ lives, announced it has acquired The H Group and its affiliated practice, FocusPoint Solutions, which collectively oversee more than $6.7 billion in client assets. The businesses are led by Chris Hicks, Founder and Owner, and are headquartered in Portland, Oregon with additional offices across the Pacific Northwest and Southwest. FocusPoint Solutions will incorporate into Advisory Solutions Group, a newly formed RIA affiliated with Wealth Enhancement which supports advisors and RIAs not operating under Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services.
Jeff Dekko, Chief Executive Officer of Wealth Enhancement, said, “Chris Hicks and his team have built trusted businesses that help advisors and clients find clarity and confidence in a complex world. They are deeply committed to a strong fiduciary standard. We’re excited to be joining forces with such a talented team.”
Since their founding in 1990, these businesses have built their reputation on personalized service and thoughtful strategy. The team is highly credentialed and provides comprehensive offerings to their clients. Chris Hicks said, “As we began exploring our next chapter, we grew increasingly excited about what Wealth Enhancement is building. We feel confident they are the right forward-thinking partner and platform for us to grow and best serve our clients – both now and in the future.”
Jim Cahn, Chief Strategy Officer of Wealth Enhancement, said, “Coming off strong M&A momentum in 2025, we are thrilled to welcome Chris Hicks and his team as our first partnership of 2026. We look forward to the collaboration ahead.”
Houlihan Lokey served as the advisor in the transaction.
For more information about partnering with Wealth Enhancement, visit: https://www.wealthenhancement.com/partner-with-us.
About Wealth Enhancement
Wealth Enhancement is an independent wealth management firm with an endless passion for enriching the lives of our clients. We continually seek to perfect our craft of personalized financial planning with our team-based Roundtable™ and UniFi processes that go far beyond the standard approach. We proudly provide tailored financial plans and investment management services to serve the unique needs of our clients from over 182 offices – and growing – nationwide. Since 1997, Wealth Enhancement has tirelessly raised the standard of wealth management with specialized knowledge and more attentive service that helps every client craft their future. For more information, please visit www.wealthenhancement.com.
Advisory services offered through Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC (WEAS), a registered investment advisor. Securities offered through Wealth Enhancement Brokerage Services, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC.
Wealth Enhancement and its registered investment advisor, Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, had $135.9 billion in client assets, including $5.3 billion in brokerage assets with Wealth Enhancement Brokerage Services, as of January 31, 2026. The H Group and its affiliated practice had approximately $6.7 billion in client assets as of December 31, 2025. With the addition of The H Group and its affiliated practice, Wealth Enhancement will have more than $142.6 billion in client advisory, trust, and brokerage assets, including $5.4 billion in assets with Advisory Solutions Group, LLC, a registered investment advisor.
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VP Integrated Marketing
hmiller@wealthenhancement.com
Prosek Partners, on behalf of Wealth Enhancement
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