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32yrs

Michael Thacker

Financial advisor at Voya Financial Advisors

Michael Thacker has worked in the financial industry for 32 years and is a fiduciary financial advisor based in Columbus, Ohio. Michael has been with Voya Financial Advisors since 2011; before that, Michael spent ten years at Voya Financial Partners. Voya Financial Advisors offers financial planning, investment management, and selecting outside investment managers and is paid through a percentage of assets, hourly fees, and flat fees.

One of 2160 advisors with offices in Columbus, and one of 1883 fiduciaries.

Columbus, OH 43235Top 8% by experience in ColumbusFiduciary advisor

At a glance

Experience32 years (since 1994)
How that compares ?Top 8% by experience in Columbus
Office7965 North High Street, Suite 150, Columbus, OH 43235
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Hourly, Flat fee, Commissions
Typical client at the firm ?$236,678
Advisors at the firm745
States licensed ?2 states

Services through Voya Financial Advisors

Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesInvestment management for businesses and institutionsChoosing other investment managersEducational seminars and workshops

Specialties, designations like CFP®, and languages spoken appear here when advisors claim their profiles.

Licenses

Exams passed, from the official record. Tap a license to see what it allows.

Series 63Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Series 65Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Career

  1. 2011 – now
  2. 2000 – 2011
    Voya Financial Partners, LLCPreviously

Questions to ask Michael

Tailored to Michael’s registration and firm.

  1. What's your succession plan, and who would work with me if you retire?
  2. At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
  3. What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
  4. If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
  5. Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
  6. What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?

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About Michael

How do I contact Michael?

Call Voya Financial Advisors at (800) 356-2906 and ask for Michael Thacker. Michael works from the Columbus, OH office.

How long has Michael been a financial advisor?

Michael has been in the industry since 1994, about 32 years. Top 8% by experience in Columbus.

What licenses does Michael hold?

Series 63, Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.

Is Michael a fiduciary?

Michael is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.

How is Michael paid?

Voya Financial Advisors reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, hourly fees, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products. Ask Michael for your total yearly cost in dollars.

Official record as of October 3, 2026.

This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.

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