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HD Vest Financial-affiliated Wymer Brownlee Wealth Strategies says it plans to double client assets under management over the next six to eight years. The Enid, Oklahoma-based group currently has some $600 million in assets.

“Comprehensive tax reform has opened new opportunities and necessitated more sophisticated tax advice in business and financial planning for high net worth individuals and families, an area that benefits greatly from our firm’s experience, purpose and integrated approach,” explained Kyle Brownlee, CEO and senior wealth advisor of WBWS, in a statement.

“Our strategic growth plan accommodates rapid growth in assets and clients served and reflects a recent increase in interest from high net worth prospective clients seeking an independent wealth manager for holistic advice,” he added.

The group’s growth plan has the following aims: double assets under management by reaching new clients across Oklahoma and continuing to create value for existing clients; add two to three advisors across its network of offices; and hire three to four support staff.

Recently, WBWS has hired professionals in areas like law, tax, accounting and marketing. It also relocated its Oklahoma City office to better serve clients across the city.