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Michael Wayne Bialas

Advisor at Thrivent Investment Management — Stevens Point, WI B Business Park Drive

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

14 years

Location

Stevens Point, WI 54481

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Thrivent Investment Management

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Total advisors

3,188

Across 1,423 offices

Clients per advisor

39 Very Low

Avg AUM per client

$162,801 Very Low

HNW client ratio

14% Typical

About

Michael Bialas is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 14 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member at St. Joseph's Catholic Church and is a member of the Wisconsin Deer Advisory Council, which focuses on deer management in Portage County and Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm emphasizes holistic, goal-based planning covering various topics such as retirement, tax, estate, and business continuation, with an option to integrate planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing system.

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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.

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Stevens Point, WI B Business Park Drive

3233 B Business Park Drive

Stevens Point WI 54481

Advisors at this office

4

Most active in

Wisconsin

Work history

14 years of industry experience

THRIVENT FINANCIAL for Lutherans

2012 - Present • 14 years

Appleton, WI

Thrivent investment Management Inc

2012 - Present • 14 years

Stevens Point, WI

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Business activities & affiliations

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Patrick M

Series 63, Series 65

Plover, WI

Elite Wealth Management, Inc.

Patrick Marcell is a financial advisor with Elite Wealth Management, Inc. in Plover, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Brookstone Capital Management and Glišczynski & Associates. He is the owner of Elite Retirement Med, LLC, which provides access to Anovia medical services. Elite Wealth Management advises individuals, retirement plans, foundations, and small businesses, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and serves a large client base with a variety of investment strategies and education services.

General retirement planning Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Matthew D

Series 66

Plover, WI

Elite Wealth Management, Inc.

Matthew Daniels is a financial advisor at Elite Wealth Management, Inc. in Plover, WI, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Elite Retirement Group, Inc. and Principal Securities Inc., as well as eight years with Miron Construction. Elite Wealth Management serves individuals, retirement plans, foundations, and small businesses by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, offering a variety of model portfolios and structured-note selections while acting as an ERISA fiduciary for plan clients.

General retirement planning Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Austin S

Series 65

Stevens Point, WI

Benchmark Capital Group Ltd.

Austin Swisher is a financial advisor at Benchmark Capital Group Ltd. with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Benchmark Capital Group, he worked at Imperial Industries and served in the United States Marine Corps. He also has a background in education from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Benchmark Capital Group Ltd. provides portfolio management, financial planning, and employer retirement-plan consulting for individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm manages approximately $174 million, utilizing a variety of investment methods including fundamental and technical analysis to accommodate both long- and short-term strategies.

General retirement planning Income planning General tax planning Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner
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Michael M

Series 65

Plover, WI

Elite Wealth Management, Inc.

Michael Marcell is a financial advisor with Elite Wealth Management, Inc. in Plover, WI, holding a Series 65 designation and 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Elite Retirement Group, Brookstone Capital Management, and MWM Financial Planning Services, LLC. He is also involved in insurance sales. Elite Wealth Management serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, foundations, and small businesses by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, offering a variety of model portfolios and structured-note selections alongside tax-sensitive strategies.

General retirement planning Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Victor K

Series 65

Plover, WI

Elite Wealth Management, Inc.

Victor Kizewski is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. He has worked at Elite Wealth Management, Inc. since 2025 and previously held roles at Elite Retirement Group, Brookstone Capital Management, and North Dakota State University. In addition to his advisory work, he is a licensed life and health insurance agent, recommending life insurance and annuities to clients as appropriate. Elite Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, charitable organizations, foundations, and small businesses. The firm uses a range of model portfolio strategies based on fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, providing written Investment Policy Statements, ongoing monitoring, and additional options including structured notes and coordinated custodial onboarding.

General retirement planning Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Kyler E

Series 65

Stevens Point, WI

Evexia Wealth, LLC

Kyler Ernst is a financial advisor with Evexia Wealth, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and beginning his advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining Evexia Wealth, he worked at Dairyland Power Cooperative and Evexia Accounting, and has been involved with St. Michael's Lutheran Church as an organist. Evexia Wealth is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and small businesses with discretionary investment management and financial planning. The firm employs a long-term, fundamental analysis approach, building customized portfolios and offering specialized model portfolios that may include ETFs with digital-asset exposure or option-related strategies.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies
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