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Dakota Atchley

Advisor at Thrivent Investment Management

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Location

San Diego, CA

Credentials

Series 66

Industry experience

6 years

About

Dakota Atchley is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2022. Prior to his financial services career, he was involved in roles at DXC Technology, MetLife Investors Distribution Company, Spiritoux Wine & Liquor, Total Quality Logistics, and Brock Entertainment. Beginning in 2025, he plans to engage in freelance music production, including producing, songwriting, marketing, and music development. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors, focusing on goal-based planning in areas such as retirement, tax, estate, and business continuation without discretionary portfolio management.

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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.

Location

San Diego, CA

Most active in

California · District of Columbia · Oklahoma · Texas

Work history

Thrivent Financial

2022 - Present (4 years)

Thrivent Investment Management

2022 - Present (4 years)

DXC Technology

2019 - 2023 (4 years)

MetLife Investors Distribution Company

2019 - 2019 (1 year)

Spiritoux Wine & Liqour

2018 - 2019 (1 year)

Total Quality Logistics

2015 - 2017 (2 years)

Brock Entertainment

2013 - 2023 (10 years)

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