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Anthony Jason Watson

Advisor at Thrivent Investment Management — Sauk Rapids, MN

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Credentials

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Experience

28 years

Location

Sauk Rapids, MN

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Thrivent Investment Management

Institution

Total advisors

3,188

Across 1,423 offices

Clients per advisor

39 Very Low

Avg AUM per client

$162,801 Very Low

HNW client ratio

14% Typical

About

Anthony Watson is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2020, and previously spent 19 years with Cetera Investment Services. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits. The firm offers goal-based, holistic planning on topics such as retirement, tax, estate, and special needs planning, with an option to combine planning and managed-account services through its WealthPlan program.

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Based on Thrivent Investment Management

Financial planning Portfolio 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.

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Sauk Rapids, MN

Sauk Rapids MN

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Minnesota

Work history

28 years of industry experience

Thrivent Financial

2020 - Present • 6 years

Appleton, WI

Thrivent Investment Management Inc

2020 - Present • 6 years

Minneapolis, MN

Cetera

2014 - 2020 • 6 years

Schaumburg, IL

Cetera Investment Services Llc

2001 - 2020 • 19 years

St Cloud, MN

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Steven L

Series 66

St. Cloud, MN

Lfa

Steven Laraway is a financial advisor with Lfa, holding a Series 66 designation and over 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Laraway Financial Advisors, Inc. since 2000 and Laraway Insurance Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, Laraway serves on several nonprofit boards, including the Boy Scout Central Minnesota Council and CentraCare Health System. Laraway Financial Advisors (LFA) is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $309 million for about 473 clients through a team of seven advisors. The firm serves individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses, using a model-driven investment approach with diversified allocations across mutual funds, ETFs, and fixed income.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General retirement planning
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James S

Series 63

St. Cloud, MN

Lfa

James Schmitz is a financial advisor with Lfa in St. Cloud, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Laraway Financial Advisors since 2012 and serves as vice president and COO. Outside of his advisory role, Schmitz is an independent insurance agent and a member of a real estate holding company. Laraway Financial Advisors is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $309 million for around 473 clients through a seven-advisor team. The firm serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses, using a model-driven investment approach with diversified portfolios and third-party managers.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General retirement planning
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Jason H

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

St. Cloud, MN

AIS Planning

Jason Hallonquist is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Accredited Investor Services, LLC, dba AIS Planning, since 2008 and serves as an advisor and 10% owner. Outside of his advisory role, Hallonquist participates in several community organizations, including serving on the board of Anne Marie's Alliance, a shelter and support system for battered women, and co-chairing an expense committee at Westwood Community Church. AIS Planning provides financial planning, discretionary investment management, and qualified retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate plans. The firm employs academic-based asset allocation methods and utilizes model strategies and sub-advisers while offering fiduciary and ERISA-related services.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization General estate planning guidance College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax strategies for small businesses Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive
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Jessica G

Series 66

St. Cloud, MN

Midwest Financial Partners

Jessica Gauerke is a financial advisor at Midwest Financial Partners in St. Cloud, MN. She holds a Series 66 designation and has 19 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Jefferson Wells, Alps Fund Services, USAdvisors Wealth Management, Securities America, and Cetera Advisor Networks. Midwest Financial Partners serves individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, trusts, employer retirement plans, and business clients by providing comprehensive portfolio management and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $1.5 billion in client assets through a team of nine advisors, offering individualized investment plans and utilizing institutional custodial platforms and supporting technology for account administration.

Wealth management
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Teresa B

Series 65

St. Cloud, MN

AIS Planning

Teresa Bawden is a Series 65 licensed advisor at AIS Planning with four years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Tax Sheltered Compensation Inc, CBA, Minnwest Bank, and Bremer Bank. AIS Planning is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, and retirement plans with financial planning, discretionary investment management, and qualified retirement plan consulting. The firm employs model strategies and sub-advisers while managing client oversight, allocation, rebalancing, and communication for a diverse client base.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization General estate planning guidance College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax strategies for small businesses Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive
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Charles S

Series 63

St. Cloud, MN

AIS Planning

Charles Shaefer is a financial advisor with AIS Planning in Fort Myers, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at AIS Planning since 2015 and previously at Keystone Wealth Advisors, Inc. from 2013 to 2018. AIS Planning is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm manages discretionary assets of approximately $335 million through a team of nine advisors, utilizing model strategies and sub-advisers while maintaining oversight and client communication.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization General estate planning guidance College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax strategies for small businesses Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive
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