Hades is the God of the dead, the Underworld, and riches. Hades' Roman name is Pluto, meaning 'wealth' or 'Rich One'.
He is the God of wealth and riches because the Underworld is believed to be under the ground. Under the ground is also where many of the earth's riches; gems, gold, silver, ore etc.. are found.
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Hades is seen as very wealthy, because he is not only the God of the dead, he is also the God of riches and wealth.
Hades was considered wealthy, but neither he nor anyone else was god of wealth. Hermes was the patron of commerce and merchants, and hence also of money.
Hades wasn't very well liked by most Greeks because he was the Lord of the Dead. The had many names for him like "Pluoton" (The Wealthy One) or "Zeus of the Underworld".
Hades goes by quite a few names. His roman name is Pluto which means 'the rich one' or 'the wealthy one', He also go es by Aides which means 'the unseen', and Aidoneus.
No, Hades is not the god of wealth. Though he is very wealthy with all the riches underground. Fistfuls of rubies, diamonds, and many more immeasurable riches. He is the god of the underworld and death, and that is all.