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Thomas Braaten

Advisor at LPL Financial

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Location

Austin, MN 55912

Credentials

Series 66

Industry experience

1 year

About

Thomas Braaten is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Federated Mutual Insurance Company and Accentra Credit Union. Outside of advising, he has worked in various capacities at country clubs and educational institutions. LPL Financial offers advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, banks, charities, and high-net-worth households. The firm provides a range of investment solutions supported by an in-house research team and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Client services

Based on LPL Financial

Financial planning Portfolio management Educational seminars or workshops
Consulting and other non-discretionary advisory services

Expertise

Based on LPL Financial

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting

Occupation focus

Based on LPL Financial

Founder/Business Owner Retired

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Fee options

Fixed

Financial planning and consulting services may be charged a flat fee as negotiated.

Commissions

Brokerage services include commissions, markups, markdowns, and transaction charges; commissions may apply to mutual funds, variable annuities, and other products.

Project-based

Financial planning hourly fees up to $500 per hour.

Other

Fee-only: Financial planning fees typically range up to $15,000, or up to $500 per hour; fees are negotiated and may be flat or hourly.

Location

400 4 Th Ave Ne

Austin, MN 55912

Most active in

Minnesota

Work history

Accentra Credit Union

2024 - Present (2 years)

LPL Financial

2024 - Present (2 years)

Federated Mutual Insurance Company

2022 - 2024 (2 years)

Blooming Prairie Country Club

2020 - 2021 (1 year)

Interlachen Country Club

2019 - 2019 (1 year)

Somerby Golf Club

2018 - 2018 (1 year)

University of Colorado Colorado Springs

2017 - 2021 (4 years)

Blooming Prairie Country Club

2017 - 2017 (1 year)

Prairie Manor Care Center

2015 - 2016 (1 year)

Blooming Prairie High School

2013 - 2017 (4 years)

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