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Benjamen Smith

Advisor at Thrivent Investment Management

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Location

Monroe, WI 53566

Credentials

Series 66

Industry experience

1 year

About

Benjamen Smith is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, based in Monroe, WI, and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent, he held roles at various organizations including The Wood Cycle and Cornhusker Bank. He serves as Sponsor Chair on the Cheese Days Board, which organizes a bi-annual community event. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, offering goal-based financial planning without portfolio management or discretionary trading authority. The firm’s services include comprehensive planning on topics such as retirement, tax, estate, and special needs.

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Based on Thrivent Investment Management

Financial planning Portfolio management

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Based on Thrivent Investment Management

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Minimum fee: Planning Fees range from a minimum of $600 to a maximum of $10,000 unless otherwise accepted by Thrivent. Minimum fees may be higher in certain circumstances. Fee-only: Planning Fee negotiated based on scope, complexity, advisor experience; ranges from $600 to $10,000.

Location

765 10th Avenue Court

Monroe, WI 53566

Most active in

Wisconsin

Work history

Thrivent Financial

2024 - Present (2 years)

Thrivent Financial

2024 - 2024 (1 year)

Thrivent Investment Management Inc

2024 - Present (2 years)

The Wood Cycle

2023 - 2024 (1 year)

Midlands Mechanical Inc.

2023 - 2023 (1 year)

Cornhusker Bank

2022 - 2023 (1 year)

Capital Cigar Lounge

2022 - 2023 (1 year)

Seeds of Life

2021 - 2021 (1 year)

Five Rivers Cattle Feeding

2020 - 2020 (1 year)

University of Nebraska Lincoln

2018 - 2022 (4 years)

Gordon-Rushville High School

2014 - 2018 (4 years)

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