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Steve Mlinaz

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Steve Mlinaz
Financial Advisor
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Tax Efficient Planning
Young Families
Retirement Planning
My Perspective on Financial Advising
My Perspective on Financial Advising

I help individuals and families make confident, values-based financial decisions through thoughtful planning and a disciplined process. My approach goes beyond products—I take the time to truly understand each client’s goals, priorities, and concerns, so we can build a plan that evolves with life. By combining technical expertise with clear, personal communication, I aim to bring clarity, confidence, and long-term alignment to every financial decision.


I believe financial advice should feel personal, not transactional. I take the time to understand what matters most to each client—their family, their goals, and the life they want to build—and then help them make thoughtful, confident decisions along the way. My role is to simplify the complex, stay disciplined through change, and help clients feel more in control of their financial future.

Focus on Community
Focus on Community

My passion for community started at a young age when I became a Cub Scout. I continued scouting through middle school but never became an Eagle Scout – something I deeply regret to this day. However, that passion for community in scouting was reignited when my son joined Cub Scouts back in 2022. Since then, I have helped with leadership and have become an Assistant Scoutmaster. We are a very active troop and try to incorporate volunteering and conservation as much as possible, with regular projects including gardening at the VA Hospital in Milwaukee, conservation projects at State and County Parks, and assisting our local Legion Post with their needs.

My qualifications
  • Series 7 - General Securities Representative
  • Series 66 - Investment Adviser Representative
  • Securities Industry Essentials
My state licenses
  • Illinois
  • Wisconsin
Office location
Waukesha Location
20935 Swenson Drive Suite 150
Waukesha, WI 53186
Phone414-404-7738Hours
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.

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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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