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Markus Strauss

Advisor at Thrivent Investment Management — Ontario, NY

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 66

Experience

27 years

Location

Ontario, NY 14519

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Thrivent Investment Management

Institution

Total advisors

3,164

Across 1,415 offices

Clients per advisor

39 Very Low

Avg AUM per client

$162,801 Very Low

HNW client ratio

14% Typical

About

Markus Strauss is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Ontario, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent and its affiliated entity Thrivent Financial for Lutherans since 2002. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive, goal-based financial analyses and written recommendations across various planning topics without managing client portfolios directly.

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Based on Thrivent Investment Management

Financial planning Portfolio management

Expertise

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.

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Ontario, NY

1652 State Route 104

Ontario NY 14519

Advisors at this office

1

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New York

Work history

27 years of industry experience

Thrivent Investment Management Inc

2002 - Present • 24 years

Victor, NY

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans

2002 - Present • 24 years

Appleton, WI

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CFP®, Series 66

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CFP®, CIMA®

Pittsford, NY

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Series 66

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