Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services Boosts Ameren Stake

Institutional investor increases holdings in utility provider by over 245%

Mar. 28, 2026 at 11:27am

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Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC, an institutional investor, significantly increased its stake in Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) during the fourth quarter, according to a recent SEC filing. The firm now owns 87,543 shares of the utility provider's stock, up from 25,370 shares held previously, representing a 245.1% increase in its Ameren holdings.

Why it matters

Ameren is a major electric and natural gas utility serving customers across Missouri and Illinois. Institutional investors closely monitor and trade shares of regulated utilities like Ameren, which are often viewed as stable, dividend-paying investments. This large increase in Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services' Ameren position suggests the firm sees growth potential or value in the stock.

The details

According to the 13F filing, Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services purchased an additional 62,173 shares of Ameren in the fourth quarter, bringing its total position to 87,543 shares worth approximately $8.8 million. The firm cited Ameren's reliable dividend and regulated utility business model as factors behind the increased investment.

  • Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services filed its 13F report for the fourth quarter of 2025 on March 28, 2026.
  • The firm increased its Ameren holdings during the three-month period ending December 31, 2025.

The players

Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC

An institutional investment firm that manages over $50 billion in client assets, primarily for high-net-worth individuals and families.

Ameren Corporation

A major electric and natural gas utility company headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, serving customers across the Midwest.

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What’s next

Ameren is expected to report its first quarter 2026 earnings results in late April, which could provide additional insight into the company's performance and outlook.

The takeaway

This significant increase in institutional ownership of Ameren shares suggests continued investor confidence in the utility's ability to generate stable returns, even as the energy sector navigates a period of transition.