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Jake Meza Hernandez

Advisor at Thrivent Investment Management

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Location

Vernon, CT 06066

Credentials

Series 66

Industry experience

6 years

About

Jake Meza Hernandez is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Thrivent Financial since 2024 and previously held roles at Voya Financial Partners, RBC Capital Markets, and TD Bank. 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 planning and managed-account programs, focusing on comprehensive financial analyses without discretionary trading authority.

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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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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

9 Elm St

Vernon, CT 06066

Most active in

Connecticut · Texas

Work history

Thrivent Financial

2025 - Present (1 year)

Thrivent Financial

2024 - 2025 (1 year)

Thrivent Investment Management

2024 - Present (2 years)

Voya Financial Partners, LLC

2023 - 2024 (1 year)

RBC Capital Markets

2021 - 2023 (2 years)

TD Private Client Wealth LLC

2019 - 2021 (2 years)

TD Bank N.A.

2019 - 2021 (2 years)

TD Bank N.A.

2016 - 2019 (3 years)

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