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Bruce has been in the financial services industry since 1983 and is one of the founders of Wealth Enhancement Group. Since 1997, he has hosted the “Your Money” radio show, a weekly program that focuses on delivering financial advice in a straightforward, jargon-free manner. Bruce also joins the "Mid-Morning" crew on WCCO-TV each Tuesday morning to discuss relevant, consumer driven topics. A frequent lecturer on personal finance topics, Bruce has authored three books; his most recent publication is entitled Real Wealth: How to Make Smart Money Choices for What Matters Most to You. In 2009 and 2010, Bruce was recognized as one of Barron’s magazine’s “Top 1,000 Advisors,”* and he is a 10-year winner (2017-2019, 2021-2023) of the “FIVE STAR Wealth Manager”** as seen in Minneapolis/St. Paul Magazine and Twin Cities Business magazine. Bruce serves on the board of three privately held companies and is a member of the Advisory Board for the University of Minnesota, Morris where he received his bachelor’s degree.



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*The Barron's Top 1200 Financial Advisors ranking is awarded based upon criteria including revenue produced for the firm, regulatory record, quality of practice, philanthropic work, and assets under management. Awarded on 2/9/09 and 2/22/10 for the one-year period ending September 30th of the previous year.


**Award criteria based on 10 objective criteria associated with providing quality services to clients such as credentials, experience and assets under management among other factors. Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022 or 2023 FIVE STAR Wealth Managers. Awarded 11/01/16 for the period of 2/25/16 - 10/14/16. Awarded 12/01/17 for the period of 2/23/17 - 10/13/17. Awarded 12/01/18 for the period of 3/23/18 - 10/23/18. Awarded 12/01/19 for the period of 3/01/19 - 10/25/19. Awarded 12/01/20 for the period of 3/30/20 - 10/23/20. Awarded 12/01/22 for the period of 3/14/22 - 10/18/22.


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Learn how inflation might impact your estate planning in 2023 for the taxes you’ll file in 2024 (and why now’s the time to do something about it).  
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When it comes to investing you tend to hear messaging and influence from all angles. How do you know who to listen to? Tune into this segment of CBS 4 Your Money to learn why you should try to tune out the noise and how to find an advisor you trust.
Bruce Helmer

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Multiple research studies show that people who use financial advisors do better, on average, than those who don’t, so why don’t more people want to pay for financial advice?
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For people who want to create a stream of sustainable income after they stop getting a regular paycheck, a bucket portfolio strategy may be one option to consider. Find out why in this segment of 4 Your Money with Bruce Helmer. 
Bruce Helmer

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Making your first million dollars may seem like a dream, but it is not an impossible dream. It takes hard work, common sense, time, and discipline. Find out how you can work towards making your first million in this 4 Your Money segment with Bruce Helmer.
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