Nick Wolejsza

CFP®
Regional Vice President | Partner Programs
Nick’s experience in financial services dates back to 2005. In the Northwest region, he served in senior business development roles with Fisher Investments for seven years and Fidelity for eight years. Throughout his career, he has leveraged his passion for retirement and legacy planning on behalf of individual clients and businesses.

Esther Yao

Regional Vice President | Partner Programs
Esther brings over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry with a strong background in fixed income. Her focus will be on business development within the Rocky Mountain region. 

Jonathan Lakin

CFA®, CFP®
Regional Vice President | Partner Programs
Jonathan has been a dedicated professional in the financial services industry since 2007, earning recognition as a thought leader with a particular focus on investment management. Most recently, he served as a Principal Senior Investment Consultant at Mercer, where he provided fiduciary oversight and investment guidance for companies managing billion-dollar 401(k) and pension plans.

Brian Kerns

CFA®
Regional Vice President | Partner Programs
Brian began his career in retail banking in 2010. Over the years, he has held various roles as a VP Financial Advisor, investment officer, investment solutions representative, regional sales director — and his current position as a financial advisor with the Cardan Team at Wealth Enhancement.

Matt Benz

Regional Vice President | Partner Programs
Matt has spent the past 18 years of his career focusing on business development and client-facing advisory roles in the financial services industry. Before joining Wealth Enhancement, Matt spent five years as a Senior Business Development and Wealth Advisor at The Mather Group, two years as a VP/Regional Director with Doyle Wealth Management, two years as a VP/Regional Manager with Bank of the West, and nearly eight years with Fidelity Investments.

Jason Whong

CPA, J.D.
Regional Vice President | Partner Programs
Jason is passionate about using his skill and experience as a tax counselor to provide sophisticated wealth planning solutions to high-net-worth clients and their businesses. He has previously served as an Executive Director and Wealth Advisor at J.P. Morgan Chase, where he helped ultra-high-net-worth clients with issues ranging from estate and tax counseling to business succession and other personal planning strategies.