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John Mickelsen

Advisor at Thrivent Investment Management

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Location

Viroqua, WI 54665

Credentials

Series 63, Series 66

Industry experience

22 years

About

John Mickelsen is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Viroqua, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and its investment management division since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, Mickelsen is involved in agricultural activities, organizing a farm focused on fruit and vegetable raising and agri-tourism. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm provides goal-based analyses and written recommendations on various planning topics without implementing these recommendations directly.

Client services

Based on Thrivent Investment Management

Financial planning Portfolio management

Expertise

Based on Thrivent Investment Management

Business ownership considerations

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Commissions and sales loads apply on recommended products such as mutual funds, insurance, and variable products; these fees are separate from Planning Fee.

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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

121 E Terhune St

Viroqua, WI 54665

Most active in

Wisconsin

Work history

THRIVENT FINANCIAL for Lutherans

2003 - Present (23 years)

Thrivent investment Management Inc

2003 - Present (23 years)

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