Dario Bilardello, in Burnsville MN

Dario Bilardello

Financial Advisor

3000 County Road 42 W, Suite 201
Burnsville, MN 55337

Higher Education Planning

Tax Efficient Planning

Young Families

Business Owners

About Dario Bilardello

My background in the earth sciences reflects a way of thinking shaped by long time horizons, careful evaluation of uncertainty, and attention to the deeper structures beneath the surface rather than short-term noise. I bring that same analytical approach, together with a global perspective, to my practice today, helping people navigate their financial lives with clarity and purpose.

Uncertainty is a natural part of life, and many people tell me they wish they had started planning sooner. Not because they could have predicted what would happen, but because preparation creates confidence. I bring a grounded and relatable perspective to every conversation, helping people take thoughtful and intentional steps by meeting them where they are today.

I chose Thrivent because it is a unique, client-owned organization and the only not-for-profit Fortune 500 company, built on the belief that money is a tool to help us live with purpose. Here, I am part of a collaborative team supported by experienced, industry-leading advisors. This allows me to combine scientific rigor with genuine, values-based guidance. My goal is to build real relationships and help people move forward with confidence while staying focused on what matters most over time.

My qualifications

Post Doctorate of Geophysics, LMU Munich, Germany
Doctorate of Geophysics, Lehigh University
Bachelors of Environmental Science, University of Southampton, UK
Masters of Environmental Science, Università degli Studi Roma Tre, Italy
Post Doctorate of Geophysics, Universidade de São Paulo (USP)
Series 7 - General Securities Representative
Series 66 - Investment Adviser Representative
Securities Industry Essentials
Languages spoken: English, Italian

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My state licenses

Minnesota

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My Research Didn't End. People occasionally ask whether I miss academic research. The honest answer is no. I still write. I still analyze data. I still publish. I still enjoy solving difficult problems. The only thing that changed is where those skills are applied. Different subject. Same curiosity. Same discipline. Same commitment to getting things right. https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=RMe0aoUAAAAJ The Scientific Mindset | Part IV - Reflections on research, evidence, and better decision-making. #ScientificMindset #LifelongLearning #Research #Leadership

GitHub - DBilardello/Rock-Paleo-Magnetism: Tools for processing magnetic data for rock magnetism and paleomagnetismConfidence Isn't Evidence. One lesson science teaches very quickly is that confidence and evidence are not the same thing. The loudest opinion is not necessarily the correct one. The most popular explanation isn't automatically supported by the data. Good scientists learn to become comfortable questioning their own conclusions. That's often the hardest part of the scientific process. I've found that financial planning benefits from exactly the same mindset. The goal isn't to confirm what we hope is true. The goal is to understand reality well enough to make better long-term decisions. https://github.com/DBilardello/Rock-Paleo-Magnetism The Scientific Mindset | Part III - Reflections on research, evidence, and better decision-making. #ScientificMindset #Evidence #CriticalThinking #FinancialPlanning

Rock-Paleo-Magnetism/RPM Newsletter/1-1_Unmixing/RPM 1(1).pdf at main · DBilardello/Rock-Paleo-MagnetismWhere the Newsletter Began. When I launched Rock Paleo Magnetism earlier this year, I wasn't sure whether anyone outside my immediate circle would find it useful. Seeing researchers, graduate students, and faculty from universities and research institutions around the world subscribe has been both encouraging and humbling. The first issue explored an idea that has fascinated me throughout my career: how subtle assumptions in our analytical methods can influence the conclusions we ultimately draw. That lesson extends well beyond geophysics. The quality of any decision depends on the quality of the thinking behind it. For anyone who missed it, here's where the series began. https://github.com/DBilardello/Rock-Paleo-Magnetism/blob/main/RPM%20Newsletter/1-1_Unmixing/RPM%201(1).pdf The Scientific Mindset | Part II - Reflections on research, evidence, and better decision-making. #ScientificMindset #ScienceCommunication #Research #DecisionMaking

Office location

Burnsville Location

3000 County Road 42 W, Suite 201
Burnsville, MN 55337

Phone612-712-1624Hours

M – F: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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Thrivent provides advice and guidance through its Financial Planning Framework that generally includes a review and analysis of a client’s financial situation. A client may choose to further their planning engagement with Thrivent through its Dedicated Planning Services (an investment advisory service) that results in written recommendations for a fee.

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