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Paul Meier

Advisor at Thrivent Investment Management

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Location

Payson, AZ 85541

Credentials

Series 63, Series 66

Industry experience

30 years

About

Paul Meier is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a director of the Arizona State University Alumni Association and is a board member of the Pinetop Lakeside Sanitary District. He also participates on the investment subcommittee for Northern Arizona Healthcare Corp. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm focuses on holistic, goal-based financial planning and offers managed-account services under a consolidated billing option, while maintaining separation between planning and 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

408 W Main St

Payson, AZ 85541

Most active in

Arizona · Oklahoma

Work history

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans

2002 - Present (24 years)

Thrivent Investment Management Inc

2002 - Present (24 years)

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