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Joshua Koch

Advisor at Thrivent Investment Management

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Location

Lehighton, PA

Credentials

Series 63, Series 66

Industry experience

4 years

About

Joshua Koch is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent, he worked at Sentry Insurance for seven years. He serves as Secretary on the Board of Directors for Hardship Heroes, a local nonprofit organization that provides gifts and experiences to individuals and families facing medical hardships. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, delivering goal-based analyses and written recommendations across multiple planning areas without managing client assets directly.

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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

Lehighton, PA

Most active in

Pennsylvania

Work history

Thrvivent Financial

2025 - Present (1 year)

Thrivent Financial

2025 - 2025 (1 year)

Thrivent Investment Management

2025 - Present (1 year)

Sentry Insurance

2018 - 2025 (7 years)

ADP Broker Dealer Inc.

2018 - 2018 (1 year)

Adp Llc

2018 - 2018 (1 year)

THRIVENT Financial

2014 - 2018 (4 years)

Thrivent investment Management Inc

2014 - 2018 (4 years)

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