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John O'Day

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John O'Day
Market Developer
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How it all Began...
How it all Began...

A hard-working, small town boy from Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin raised by parents who knew the value of hard work and helping others. These values were instilled in my brother and I from a very young age and help build us into the men we are today. I am eternally grateful for their tutelage growing up and their desire for us to work for everything we wanted in life.


Out of high school, I attended the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse where I earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise-Sport Science with an emphasis in Sports Management. While at UW-La Crosse I coached football for the college team where I built lasting friendships that eventually landed me in Valley City, North Dakota!

Meet the Family!
Meet the Family!

It was at Valley City State University that I met my wife and began our family. We have a son and daughter who keep us busy and laughing. The start of our family really gave me a new appreciation for others and re-focused my efforts on helping others. Through work with the FM-Athletics board for two years and the Rural Cass County Food Pantry, helping others has been a great source of fulfillment for me.

Why I'm here...
Why I'm here...

Most of my professional career has been spent in education, and athletics. I coached football at Valley City State University for six years while also managing two of the residence halls on campus. After leaving VCSU, I began working at Northern Cass Public schools, first as a substitute, then as a paraprofessional. On top of those positions, I coached football and track and field for the Jaguars. After two years in those positions, I was fortunate enough to become the Activities Director for Northern Cass. I spent two years as the Activities Director before Thrivent found me.


Thrivent offered me the opportunity to move alongside my clients and help them achieve their dreams, while also making a positive impact on the community. My goal is to educate people about their finances and empower them to make the most out of their money and have a positive impact on those in their lives. Together we can achieve more than alone and I want to help others reach their goals to live their best lives.

My qualifications
  • Series 7 - General Securities Representative
  • Securities Industry Essentials
My state licenses
  • Alabama
  • Alaska
  • Arizona
  • California(Insurance Lic. #4195576)
  • Colorado
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Hawaii
  • Idaho
  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • Iowa
  • Kansas
  • Kentucky
  • Maine
  • Maryland
  • Massachusetts
  • Michigan
  • Minnesota
  • Mississippi
  • Missouri
  • Montana
  • Nebraska
  • Nevada
  • New Hampshire
  • New Jersey
  • New Mexico
  • New York
  • North Carolina
  • North Dakota
  • Oregon
  • Pennsylvania
  • South Carolina
  • South Dakota
  • Tennessee
  • Texas
  • Utah
  • Virginia
  • Washington
  • Washington DC
  • Wisconsin
  • Wyoming

Insights

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A summer favorite, S'MORES!!!! Happy National S'mores Day! Can you eat just one? #campfire #marshmallows #summertreats
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Beat the heat with some frozen custard today! Happy National Frozen Custard Day! #whatsyourfavoriteflavor #sweettreat #coneornocone
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Get out there and have some fun. Adults, please exercise caution on this equipment, you are NOT as small as you used to be! #playground #slides #kidsbeingkids
Office location
Fargo Location
3575 45th St. S Suite 104
Fargo, ND 58104
Phone701-840-2854Hours
M – F: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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
For additional information on professional designations and the requirements to earn them, visit https://www.thrivent.com/designations