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Preston Grant Schmidt

Advisor at Thrivent Investment Management — Anthem, AZ

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Credentials

Series 66

Experience

20 years

Location

Anthem, AZ

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Thrivent Investment Management

Institution

Total advisors

3,212

Across 1,430 offices

Clients per advisor

39 Very Low

Avg AUM per client

$162,801 Very Low

HNW client ratio

14% Typical

About

Preston Schmidt is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2006. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive written recommendations on topics such as retirement, tax, estate, and special needs planning. The firm integrates holistic, goal-based analyses with managed-account options under a consolidated billing system called “WealthPlan,” while keeping planning and asset management services separate.

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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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Anthem, AZ

Anthem AZ

Advisors at this office

2

Most active in

Arizona · District of Columbia · Texas

Work history

20 years of industry experience

Thrivent Financial For Lutherans

2006 - Present • 20 years

Appleton, WI

Thrivent Investment Management inc

2006 - Present • 20 years

Scottsdale, AZ

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Series 65

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Series 65

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Wealth management Retirement income strategy Annuities
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