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Jonathan P Behnken

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Jonathan P Behnken
Financial Advisor
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ChFC®, CLU®, FIC, RICP®, BFA™
About Jonathan
About Jonathan

I'm proud to be a Thrivent financial professional and have been working with Thrivent for over 20 years. Seeing people thrive after achieving financial clarity and freedom is a very rewarding experience. I provide personalized financial guidance to people at all stages of life. While a lot of what I do is help people with financial plans, I view money as a TOOL we use to accomplish things in life we deeply care about.


When I'm not serving my clients, you will find me spending time with my amazing family. I enjoy fishing, reading, being active at church, and volunteering with different ministries. I also love the MN Wild and the Vikings even though they both break my heart every year!

Education & Volunteer Involvement
Education & Volunteer Involvement

EDUCATION & ACCOMPLISHMENTS


ChFC (Chartered Financial Consultant)


CLU (Chartered Life Underwriter)


RICP (Retirement Income Certified Professional)


BFA (Behavioral Financial Advisor)


B.A. in Business Communications - University of St Thomas

  • minor in Theology


COMMUNITY & VOLUNTEER INVOLVEMENT


UNION GOSPEL MISSION

  • I have become involved in a dad’s group through my home church, and once a month we volunteer with UGM to serve meals to men in the St. Paul community. This opportunity has been such a blessing to me to be able to connect with the men I serve with as well as serving and getting to know the men that are coming in to UGM for a meal. 


FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN

  • My 4 kids and I love to serve at FMSC. My kids actually ask to go and pack meals for those that don’t have enough resources to have a healthy meal. We go and pack meals and get to know some of the other volunteers at our packing station and always leave so thankful for the opportunity we have to serve and the blessing of being able to be a part of feeding the Lord’s people. 


GOOD IN THE 'HOOD

  • Good in the ‘Hood is a ministry that I am so blessed to be able to work with. GITH does a great work in the city by collecting shoes and turning those shoes into meals for the under resourced. The people at GITH love the Lord and work tirelessly to serve those who are without enough food. My kids and I have collected shoes for shoe drives and served at GITH’s food distribution locations. I have had the opportunity recently to serve on the board of Good in the ‘Hood. This is a great organization that is helping serve others.  
My qualifications
  • Bachelors of Business Communications, University of St Thomas
  • Chartered Financial Consultant®
  • Chartered Life Underwriter®
  • Fraternal Insurance Counselor
  • Retirement Income Certified Professional®
  • Behavioral Financial Advisor™
  • Series 6 - Investment Company Products and Variable Contracts Limited Representative
  • Series 7 - General Securities Representative
  • Series 63 - Licensed Securities Agent
My state licenses
  • Alabama
  • Arizona
  • Florida
  • Iowa
  • Minnesota
  • Missouri
  • New Hampshire
  • North Carolina
  • Texas
  • Wisconsin

Insights

Wealth transfer
Wealth transferYou’ve worked hard to build a life you love—now it’s time to decide what your money is meant to do. How it’s set up today is already shaping what reaches the people and causes closest to your heart tomorrow. Take a closer look at your money, so it can support your life now and benefit those you care about.
The great wealth transfer: What baby boomers need to know
The great wealth transfer: What baby boomers need to knowTrillions of dollars are expected to pass to the next generation in what’s being called the great wealth transfer. Taking time to think about how you’d like your assets to be passed on can bring greater clarity for you and the people and causes you care about. It can also help you: • Align your assets with what matters most. • Set clearer expectations for loved ones. • Reduce uncertainty with intentional planning. Discover how to help secure your legacy for your loved ones ⬇️
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Legacy planning doesn't have to be stressful. With the right tools and timely strategies, you can stay true to your vision and help your loved ones feel prepared. Here are a few key things to keep in mind: • The amount you can pass on without federal estate or gift tax is $15 million per person—or $30 million for married couples in 2026. These higher limits give families more flexibility and room to plan for the future. • Preparing your wealth transfer priorities today can make a meaningful difference. Name beneficiaries, establish a will and consider trusts. • Gifting can also play a role. Many people give annually to take advantage of the gift tax exclusion—up to $19,000 per person in 2026 without triggering gift tax. A thoughtful approach can help more of what you’ve built reach the people and causes you care about. ➡️ https://bit.ly/4hpRIzN
Office location
Vadnais Heights Location
3485 Willow Lake Blvd Ste 200
Vadnais Heights, MN 55110
Phone651-287-3030Hours

M - Th: 9 a.m. – 4 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