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Carter E Christensen

Advisor at Thrivent Investment Management — River Falls, WI

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Credentials

Series 66

Experience

2 years

Location

River Falls, WI

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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

Carter Christensen is a Series 66 licensed advisor with two years of industry experience, currently with Thrivent Investment Management. His prior work includes roles at WESTconsin Credit Union and LPL Financial. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers goal-based, holistic planning across various topics, allowing clients to combine planning with managed-account programs while keeping services separate.

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Based on Thrivent Investment Management

Financial planning Portfolio management

Expertise

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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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River Falls, WI

River Falls WI

Advisors at this office

2

Most active in

Wisconsin

Work history

2 years of industry experience

Thrivent Investment Management

2026 - Present • 1 year

Minneapolis, MN

Thrivent Financial

2026 - Present • 1 year

Appleton, WI

WESTconsin Credit Union

2024 - 2026 • 2 years

River Falls, WI

LPL Financial

2023 - 2026 • 3 years

River Falls, WI

WESTconsin Credit Union

2019 - 2024 • 5 years

River Falls, WI

Jimmy John's

2017 - 2019 • 2 years

River Falls, WI

Dick's Fresh Market

2017 - 2017 • 1 year

River Falls, WI

McDonald's/Hoeft Management Company

2016 - 2017 • 1 year

River Falls, WI

River Falls High School

2015 - 2019 • 4 years

River Falls, WI

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Business activities & affiliations

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Ricky P

CFP®, Series 63

Prescott, WI

Pro Advisors, Ltd. dba R J Pickle Financial Services

Ricky Pickle is a CFP® and Series 63-licensed financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at Pro Advisors, Ltd., operating as R J Pickle Financial Services, and has been president of R.J. PICKLE, CPA, CFP, PC since 2013, providing tax preparation services. The firm offers investment management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and businesses, using a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to guide portfolio construction and ongoing monitoring. It integrates investment advisory services with tax preparation and planning, reflecting the advisor’s dual credentials as a CPA and CFP®.

General tax planning Wealth management Self-Employed
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Jesse S

CFP®, Series 63

Bayport, MN

Prevail Financial Partners, LLC

Jesse Sell is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Prevail Financial Partners, LLC since 2019. Prior to founding Prevail, he worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 11 years. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Treasurer and Secretary for his neighborhood Homeowners Association in West Lakeland, Minnesota. Prevail Financial Partners is a state-registered independent advisory firm that provides portfolio management, investment advice, and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm manages approximately $63.7 million across 70 client relationships, employing a client-driven investment process that includes asset allocation, dollar-cost averaging, and both long- and short-term trading, with a focus on non-discretionary account management.

General retirement planning Annuities Options & derivatives strategies
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Abbey S

CFP®

Ellsworth, WI

808 Investments

Abbey Spoo is a CFP® professional with 10 years of experience in financial advising. She is the sole advisor at 808 Investments, an independent firm she joined in 2024 after eight years at Marquette Asset Management, LLC. 808 Investments is a fee-only registered investment adviser serving high-net-worth individuals and business owners. The firm provides discretionary wealth management and comprehensive financial planning, emphasizing customized Investment Policy Statements and a blend of fundamental and charting analysis with both passive and active strategies.

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Angela T

Series 65

River Falls, WI

Portfolio Design Services, LLC

Angela Tille is a financial advisor at Portfolio Design Services, LLC with six years of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 designation and has been with Portfolio Design Services since 2019, prior to which she worked in the family business for 13 years. Portfolio Design Services provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates, as well as qualified retirement plans. The firm employs fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in constructing tailored portfolios using equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs, and offers specialized ERISA 3(38) plan-management services for plan sponsors.

Wealth management
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Bradley O

Series 65

River Falls, WI

Portfolio Design Services, LLC

Bradley Olson is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Portfolio Design Services, LLC since 2007. Portfolio Design Services provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and qualified retirement plans. The firm offers tailored portfolios using equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs, employing fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and serves as an ERISA 3(38) investment manager for plan sponsors.

Wealth management
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Sarah B

Series 63, Series 65

Lake Elmo, MN

Fencl Advisory Services, LLC

Sarah Braunshausen is an investment advisor representative at Fencl Advisory Services, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at Fencl Advisory Services since 2015 and previously was affiliated with Dominion Investor Services, Inc. and Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. She is also involved in selling fixed life insurance and disability products. Fencl Advisory Services is a state-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, retirement plans, corporations, and other professional clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and financial planning with a planning-driven, long-term buy-and-hold investment approach, emphasizing client education and regular portfolio reviews.

Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Annuities Wealth management Founder/Business Owner
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