Melissa Knippa
Melissa Knippa is a ChFC-designated registered investment advisor at Thrivent Investment Management INC., based in Austin, TX, with 32 years of industry experience. Melissa operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Business Owners, Education Planning, Estate Planning, Retirement Planning. Their firm serves 77,792 clients with $17B in assets under management.
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Fee Structure
Thrivent Investment Management offers several managed account programs, each with different investment options and strategies. The fees for these programs are based on a percentage of the assets in your account and are negotiable. The specific fee will depend on the program you choose, the assets in your account, and the complexity of your financial situation. Some programs may also have additional fees for tax overlay services or private wealth consulting. The fees are deducted from your account quarterly.
Location
3309 Slaughter Lane West, Austin, TX, 78748
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Regulatory History
No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.
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Melissa is a partner in Missycat, LP and a general partner/manager in MLKCDK, LLC, both entities related to the ownership and management of an office building. These activities involve property management and take a few hours per week each.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Thrivent Investment Management INC.
Thrivent Investment Management INC.
Thrivent Investment Management INC.Broker
Previous Registrations
Lutheran Brotherhood Securities CORP.Broker
State Registrations20 states
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