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Matthew David Sebastian

Advisor at Thrivent Investment Management — Merced, CA

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

25 years

Location

Merced, CA

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Thrivent Investment Management

Institution

Total advisors

3,157

Across 1,413 offices

Clients per advisor

39 Very Low

Avg AUM per client

$162,801 Very Low

HNW client ratio

14% Typical

About

Matthew Sebastian is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Merced, California. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 24 years of industry experience, having worked with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing a single-family residence rental. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a nationwide network of financial advisors. The firm offers comprehensive, goal-based planning across multiple financial topics, combining planning with managed-account programs while keeping those services distinct.

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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.

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Merced, CA

Merced CA

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

California · Oklahoma · Texas

Work history

25 years of industry experience

THRIVENT FINANCIAL for Lutherans

2002 - Present • 24 years

Appleton, WI

Thrivent investment Management Inc

2002 - Present • 24 years

Merced, CA

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