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Ryan Eckhardt

Advisor at Thrivent Investment Management

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Location

Altamont, IL 62411

Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Industry experience

29 years

About

Ryan Eckhardt is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent and its predecessor Thrivent Financial for Lutherans since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, Eckhardt co-owns and manages several businesses, including an outdoor services company focused on rural habitat improvements and a position on the board of a software development firm serving transaction processing and transportation unions. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based analyses and planning without discretionary trading authority, emphasizing broad financial topics with ongoing or one-time engagement options.

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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

116 N Main Street

Altamont, IL 62411

Most active in

Illinois · Oklahoma · Texas

Work history

Thrivent Investment Management inc

2002 - Present (24 years)

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans

2002 - Present (24 years)

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