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Curtis Baumgard

Advisor at Thrivent Investment Management

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Location

Lakefield, MN 56150

Credentials

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Industry experience

27 years

About

Curtis Baumgard is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving with Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has a background primarily within Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Outside of his advisory role, Baumgard is active as a board member of the Jackson County Developmental Achievement Center and serves as chairman of his local Lutheran church congregation. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial analyses and broad planning topics. The firm offers these planning services without discretionary trading authority and supports integration with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option.

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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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Commissions and sales loads apply on recommended products such as mutual funds, insurance, and variable products; these fees are separate from Planning Fee.

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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

311 Main St

Lakefield, MN 56150

Most active in

Minnesota

Work history

Thrivent Financial For Lutherans

2002 - Present (24 years)

Thrivent Investment Management

2002 - Present (24 years)

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