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Cole Olson

Advisor at Thrivent Investment Management

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Location

Bismarck, ND 58503

Credentials

Series 66

About

Cole Olson is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of experience at the firm. His prior roles include positions at CBIZ, MHM and EDCO Products, as well as a period focused on extended travel. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based analyses and written recommendations on a wide range of financial planning topics. The firm’s approach separates planning from managed-account services and does not include discretionary trading authority for its planning offerings.

Client services

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

3255 Greensboro Dr

Bismarck, ND 58503

Most active in

North Dakota

Work history

Thrivent Financial

2026 - Present (1 year)

Thrivent Investment Management Inc

2026 - Present (1 year)

Extended Travel

2025 - 2025 (1 year)

EDCO Products

2023 - 2025 (2 years)

CBIZ, MHM

2019 - 2023 (4 years)

Unemployed

2019 - 2019 (1 year)

CBIZ, MHM

2019 - 2019 (1 year)

Full Time Education - University of North Dakota

2015 - 2018 (3 years)

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