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Richard Buchanan

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Richard Buchanan
Financial Advisor
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Tax Efficient Planning
Young Families
Retirement Planning
Business Owners
Financial Guidance Aligned to Your Priorities and Values

I’m Richard Buchanan, a Thrivent Financial Advisor helping individuals and small business owners explore their financial options with clarity. I take time to understand your goals and values before offering guidance. Using a holistic view of your situation, I provide information and recommendations to help you evaluate choices in areas such as retirement and investment planning. Let’s connect to discuss the financial decisions you’re considering. 

Ready to Take the Next Step?

I am here to support you with financial guidance that aligns with your values and long‑term priorities. If you would like to discuss your goals or explore your financial planning options, it’s easy to connect me: 


📧 Email: richard.buchanan@thrivent.com 

📅 Book an appointment  

 📞 Call/Text: 828-752-8383 

My qualifications
  • Bachelors, North Carolina State University
  • Series 7 - General Securities Representative
  • Series 66 - Investment Adviser Representative
  • Securities Industry Essentials
My state licenses
  • Alabama
  • Maryland
  • Mississippi
  • North Carolina
  • South Carolina
  • Tennessee

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Office location
Hickory Location
1034 6th Ave NW
Hickory, NC 28601
Phone828-752-8383Hours
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
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