Michael Austin
Thrivent Financial, Mike Austin, CEPA
I help business owners and families take a more intentional approach to building, protecting, and ultimately transitioning their wealth.
As a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), my focus is on guiding business owners through one of the most important—and often overlooked—financial decisions of their lives: how to exit their business on their terms. That means aligning business value, personal goals, and timing to create a clear, strategic path forward—whether that transition is years away or right around the corner.
At the same time, I work closely with individuals and families who want more than just investment advice. My approach centers on intentional wealth building—helping clients make confident decisions around income strategies, risk management, and long-term planning so their money supports the life they actually want to live.
A key part of my work is helping clients think beyond accumulation and focus on legacy:
What will your wealth do for your family?
How will it impact the people and causes you care about?
Is your plan structured to carry out those intentions?
Whether it’s business succession, retirement planning, or legacy design, I believe in a relationship-first approach—providing clarity, coordination, and accountability so my clients can move forward with confidence.