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Melissa Hofmeister

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Melissa Hofmeister
Financial Advisor
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RICP®, CLTC®, BFA™, CEPA®
Part of the Muskego Lakes Financial Advisors practice
Higher Education Planning
Women's Markets
Business Planning
Tax Efficient Planning
Healthcare Professionals
Retirement Planning
About Melissa Hofmeister
About Melissa Hofmeister

Meet Melissa

Melissa grew up in a small town in rural Wisconsin, where life was simple, values ran deep, and her self-employed parents taught her that even the smallest financial decisions can have a big, lasting impact. That early spark turned into a lifelong passion — and today, she combines that hands-on experience with professional know-how to make money make sense for real people and real lives.

Now a proud resident of Muskego, WI (and an even prouder UW-Platteville alum), Melissa works with clients across the country — from big cities to backroads — helping them build a life rooted in their values.

She’s also deeply invested in her community and faith. Melissa serves on the board of Catapult, a nonprofit dedicated to launching new churches and equipping leaders to create lasting impact. Whether it’s finances or faith, Melissa loves helping people build something meaningful from the ground up.

When she’s not guiding others toward financial confidence, you’ll find Melissa organizing empowering women’s events, speaking onstage alongside her pastor husband, or playing quarterback in the backyard with her three energetic boys.

Each week, Melissa helps people uncover what matters most and chart a financial path that supports their unique journey. She and her team make it simple, practical, and personalized — so you can focus more on the people and causes you care about.


Education & Accomplishments
Education & Accomplishments
  • UW-Platteville, B.A. Business Administration – Finance
  • FINRA Series 7 General Securities Representative
  • Life and Health Insurance Licenses
  • FINRA Series 66 Uniform Combined State Law
  • Christian Standard’s “ Top 40 Christian Leaders under 40” (2013)
My qualifications
  • Retirement Income Certified Professional®
  • Certification in Long-Term Care®
  • Behavioral Financial Advisor™
  • Certified Exit Planning Advisor®
  • Series 7 - General Securities Representative
My state licenses
  • Alabama
  • Arizona
  • California(Insurance Lic. #4181460)
  • Colorado
  • Georgia
  • Illinois
  • Iowa
  • Massachusetts
  • Michigan
  • Minnesota
  • Nevada
  • Pennsylvania
  • South Carolina
  • Texas
  • Washington
  • Wisconsin

Insights

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Such a fun ladies' night out the other week Lakepoint Church! Comedian, Amy Barnes, put on a great show!
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There's still time to sign up for our Medicare Workshop on Wednesday, September 9th! Come learn about protecting your healthcare rights and retirement savings. Light lunch/dinner served. *There will be two sessions: 11:15am and 5:45pm. If you would like to sign up for one of these sessions, email Tarri.Stanzer@thrivent.com or call 262-679-3280. Bring a friend if you would like! Location: Thrivent Office - Waukesha 20935 Swenson Dr Ste 150 Waukesha, WI 53186 No products will be sold.  For additional disclosures see Thrivent.com/social
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Thank you to everyone who contributed to Kingdom Church's annual Laundry Basket Drive! We are able to put together multiple laundry baskets full of supplies to help Milwaukee families in need.
Office location
Muskego Location
W188S7820 Racine Ave. Suite 200
Muskego, WI 53150
Phone262-679-3280Fax262-679-3214Hours

Monday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Tuesday – Thursday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Friday: 8 a.m. - 1 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