Laura began her career in the financial industry over 30 years ago, rising to the positions of Controller and Chief Financial Officer before returning to school to pursue personal financial planning. In 2020, she founded Atlas Fiduciary Financial before joining Wealth Enhancement in 2024.

Steven brings 15 years of experience in the financial industry, including roles in commercial banking, insurance, and tax preparation prior to taking on investment management responsibilities in 2012. As Chief Investment Officer of The Financial Advisor Group, he led the firm’s investment research, asset allocation, and trading activities before bringing his skills to Wealth Enhancement Group in 2024.

Darryl Nelson brings over 25 years of experience helping clients achieve and maintain their financial independence. Fifteen of those years were spent at the Financial Advisory Group, serving as both President and Chief Client Experience Officer before joining Wealth Enhancement Group in 2024.

Steven has over 35 years of experience in investment management, financial planning, and business consulting. He initially taught economics, pursuing his PhD at the University of Texas before entering the business world. As a legacy partner of the Financial Advisory Group since 1997, he previously served as Chairman of the Investment Committee before joining Wealth Enhancement Group in 2024.

Rick has over 30 years of experience in personal financial planning, estate planning, investment management, taxation, corporate finance, and business consulting. As a founding member of the Financial Advisory Group, he served as their Chairman and Chief Executive Officer before joining Wealth Enhancement Group in 2024.

Austin began his career in financial services in 2013, and since then he’s gained invaluable experience in the roles of Financial Advisor, Investment Operations Specialist and Portfolio Manager. His knowledge of portfolio management as well as trading expertise make him a huge asset to our team to serve clients well. Austin and his wife, Kayla, currently reside in Houston, TX. They are both fans of the outdoors including hiking, camping and fishing.

Chad’s passion for improving the lives and futures of others serves him well as a financial advisor. By thoroughly discussing and evaluating appropriate tax and investment strategies, he empowers his clients to prepare for the future. Chad believes that committing to a well-developed and ongoing financial plan enables clients to fully pursue and enjoy the present, connecting their assets to what they value today, tomorrow and into the future.

Kevin has been advising clients since 2002, and his focus has always been to provide prudent and objective guidance to his clients. He enjoys working with individuals across all stages of the financial planning spectrum, whether they be a recent retiree or a younger person just beginning to plan for their financial future. Kevin helps his clients to identify, plan for, and ultimately work toward their financial goals. Kevin and his wife, Kelly, live in Charlotte with their three daughters.

Bill is an investor with a lifelong dedication to preserving and growing wealth. He was introduced to investing at age 16 by his father, who acquired wisdom from a seasoned investor of the 1930s.  Prior to his role as a financial advisor, Bill founded and led a business consulting firm, excelling in accounts payable auditing and securing employment tax credits. His foremost goal is capital preservation, closely followed by seizing growth opportunities for his clients. 

Kevin has over three decades of experience in the financial services industry. He started his career working for major Wall Street firms and spent 14 years as an advisor with The Retirement Group. Kevin focuses on educating his clients so that they feel comfortable with their financial plan and retirement strategy. Outside of the office Kevin enjoys spending time with his wife, Sharon, son, Hunter, and daughter-in-law Kolbee.