Wealth Enhancement Group, a Minneapolis, Minnesota-based hybrid firm that oversees $20.3 billion, has acquired 10-15 Associates, an independent registered investment adviser managing $923 million and headquartered in Goshen, New York.
The firm has additional offices in Fishkill and Tarrytown, New York, adding to Wealth Enhancement’s footprint in the New York metropolitan area.
Founded in 1986 by Deborah DeMatteo and Michael DeMatteo, 10-15 Associates has grown to include 16 employees, including seven financial advisers.
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