Collaborative Wealth
45yrs
Top advisor by experience in Gainesville
29yrs
Michael John Smith
Financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management
Based in Gainesville, Florida, Michael John Smith is a fiduciary financial advisor with 29 years of industry experience. Michael has been with Thrivent Investment Management since 2017; before that, Michael spent four years at Park Avenue Securities. Thrivent Investment Management offers financial planning and investment management and is paid through a percentage of assets and flat fees.
One of 151 advisors with offices in Gainesville, and one of 137 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience29 years (since 1997)
How that compares ?Top 7% by experience at Thrivent Investment Management
OfficeGainesville, FL
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Flat fee
Typical client at the firm ?$162,801
Advisors at the firm3,159
States licensed ?2 states
Services through Thrivent Investment Management
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businesses
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.
Career
- 2017 – nowThrivent Investment Management Inc.Current firm
- 2012 – 2017Park Avenue Securities LLCPreviously
Questions to ask Michael
Tailored to Michael’s registration and firm.
- What's your succession plan, and who would work with me if you retire?
- At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
- What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
- Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
- 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 Thrivent Investment Management at 800-847-4836 and ask for Michael John Smith. Michael works from the Gainesville, FL office.
How long has Michael been a financial advisor?
Michael has been in the industry since 1997, about 29 years. Top 7% by experience at Thrivent Investment Management.
What licenses does Michael hold?
Series 63, Series 66. 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?
Thrivent Investment Management reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees. Ask Michael for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 2, 2026.
This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.
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