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John F Budin

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John F Budin
Financial Advisor
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Part of the River Valley Associates practice
218 S Water Street
Sparta, WI 54656
Higher Education Planning
Farmers
Tax Efficient Planning
Healthcare Professionals
Retirement Planning
Business Owners
About John Budin
About John Budin

After more than 25 years as a financial advisor at Thrivent, I’m passionate about helping people truly understand their financial choices through education, guidance and practical solutions so they can move forward with confidence. I especially enjoy guiding clients through retirement planning and tax-efficient strategies.


My wife, Kristi, and I have been married since 1994, and we are blessed with three grown children. She is a financial advisor with Thrivent as well, and we enjoy working side by side serving clients from our shared office. We’re proud to call the Sparta area home and are active members of our community. We also enjoy volunteering around the world with Habitat for Humanity.

My qualifications
  • Fraternal Insurance Counselor
  • Series 6 - Investment Company Products and Variable Contracts Limited Representative
  • Series 7 - General Securities Representative
  • Series 63 - Licensed Securities Agent
My state licenses
  • Florida
  • Minnesota
  • Wisconsin

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June 2026 Market Update: Stocks and inflation keep rising
June 2026 Market Update: Stocks and inflation keep risingMarkets up. Risks remain. See what’s driving Thrivent's outlook. ⬇️
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With interest rates expected to continue shifting, now is a smart time to revisit your cash savings. By planning ahead, we can explore timely strategies designed to help keep your cash productive and aligned with your needs. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.
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With rates starting to decline, now is a great time to think about what's next for your cash. Whether you want to keep funds liquid, generate income or save for a future goal, now’s a great time to put your savings to work. Together, let’s review your goals and liquidity needs to maximize your money’s potential. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.
Office location
Sparta Location
218 S Water Street
Sparta, WI 54656
Phone608-269-6062Fax608-269-0745Hours

By Appointment Only

Licensing is available through your State Insurance Department’s website, which can be located through the National Association of Insurance Commissioners website.

Thrivent and its financial advisors and professionals do not provide legal, accounting or tax advice. Consult your attorney or tax professional.

Thrivent financial advisors and professionals have general knowledge of the Social Security tenets. For complete details on your situation, contact the Social Security Administration.

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.

Designations
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