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Michael Ghelardi

Advisor at Thrivent Investment Management

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Location

Pottstown, PA 19464

Credentials

Series 66

Industry experience

12 years

About

Michael Ghelardi is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and over 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent and its related entities since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer for the Havertown Ministerium and teaches an undergraduate finance course at Temple University. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, delivering goal-based financial analyses without discretionary trading authority, and offers the option to combine planning with managed accounts through its WealthPlan program.

Client services

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

2500 E High St

Pottstown, PA 19464

Most active in

Pennsylvania · Texas

Work history

THRIVENT FINANCIAL for Lutherans

2014 - Present (12 years)

Thrivent investment Management Inc

2013 - Present (13 years)

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