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John D Kochel

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John D Kochel
Financial Advisor
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MBA, ChFC®, FIC, CKA®
Charitable Giving /Philanthropy
Estate Planning
About John Kochel

I am married to Marie, and I’ve been blessed with three daughters and two stepsons. The four oldest are grown and independent, pursuing their careers and caring for their families. My youngest daughter is currently attending college in Ohio, which also means I have first-hand experience on college planning and financing. Over the past decade, we have been participating in American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) events and have enjoyed watching our youngest daughter become an accomplished rider. An important member of our family is her AQHA horse, The Right Code. We’ll be spending free time attending horse shows in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Ohio and perhaps Oklahoma.


I am an active member of Augustus Lutheran Church in Trappe, Pennsylvania and I serve in various leadership positions. For the past 15 years, I have led a group from our church to serve a hot lunch to our neighbors in need who come to the Grace and Cecil Bean Soup Kitchen in Norristown, PA. We serve the second Wednesday of the month, and I would welcome anyone who wishes to volunteer to come with us to the soup kitchen.

My qualifications
  • Bachelors of Economics, Dickinson College
  • Masters of Business Administration/Management, Rutgers University-Camden
  • Masters in Business Administration
  • Chartered Financial Consultant®
  • Fraternal Insurance Counselor
  • Certified Kingdom Advisor®
  • Series 7 - General Securities Representative
  • Series 63 - Licensed Securities Agent
  • Series 65 - Investment Adviser Representative
My state licenses
  • California(Insurance Lic. #0I34022)
  • Delaware
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Iowa
  • Maryland
  • New Jersey
  • North Carolina
  • Pennsylvania
  • Utah
  • Washington DC
  • West Virginia

Insights

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Help prepare for retirement with confidence by getting a locked-in interest rate for the guarantee period you choose—either 3, 5, 7 or 9 years—with a Thrivent Multi-Year Guarantee Annuity™️. This single premium fixed deferred annuity offers: • Dependable interest • Tax-deferred earnings • Protection from market risk Contact me today if you want to discuss if this is right for you. For additional interest rates and other important information: https://bit.ly/4fFumVI See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.
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Recession fears may have faded, but it’s still a good idea to keep certain economic indicators on your radar. Learn what Thrivent’s Chief Investment Strategist Steve Lowe watches most closely: https://bit.ly/4fG49pR
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One of my favorite parts of this business is to see the impact we make together! My 2024 impact numbers show the difference we make when we live generously. And it’s all thanks to you, my clients and friends.
Join us at an upcoming eventWe’d love to have the opportunity to meet you. We host financial workshops, volunteer opportunities and Thrivent market updates.
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The Big Give BackOct 11, 2026, 4:00 AM UTC - Oct 18, 2026, 3:59 AM UTC
Virtual / English
Vote Sunday, October 11 - Saturday, October 17Help us give back … BIG!Thrivent Member Network will be blessing five non-profit organizations making an impact in our local communities with The Big Give Back! Vote for your favorite Thrivent Choice Organization or Cause and help the Thrivent Member Network award $25,000 in community grants.Together, we can make a huge impact in our community with just one click!The Big Give Back voting will be available from 12:00am Sunday, October 11, 2026 through Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 11:59pm. One vote per person per email address during the voting period. No products will be sold. For additional disclosures, see Thrivent.com/social.
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Market and Economic UpdateOct 13, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC
Virtual
Virtual / EnglishTuesday, October 13 at 12:30 p.m.Are the current markets making you wonder how to best navigate your financial strategy?Join us for a livestream of Thrivent’s Market and Economic Update, presented by Thrivent leaders. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear Thrivent’s perspective and what the latest trends may mean for you.No products will be sold. 5688040.3
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Office location
Limerick Location
168 W Ridge Pike Ste 208
Limerick, PA 19468
Phone484-945-0100Hours

Monday through Thursday: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Schedule an appointment to meet in my office, in your home or on video conference.

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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