Apex Financial Group started in 2008 as Thrivent’s West Shore Team in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Over time, our practice has grown to include a fully integrated team of financial professionals who utilize each other’s talents in multiple branch locations and departments to provide clients with the personalized, comprehensive service they deserve.
At Apex Financial Group, we focus on the quality of our relationships—not the quantity. We are here to help you define, protect and make the most of all you’ve been given while honoring your faith, family and community values.
Apex Financial Group started in 2008 as Thrivent’s West Shore Team in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Over time, our practice has grown to include a fully integrated team of financial professionals who utilize each other’s talents in multiple branch locations and departments to provide clients with the personalized, comprehensive service they deserve.
At Apex Financial Group, we focus on the quality of our relationships—not the quantity. We are here to help you define, protect and make the most of all you’ve been given while honoring your faith, family and community values.
Our story
In 2008, a group of financial advisors in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, formed Thrivent’s West Shore Team. It was renamed Apex Financial Group in 2019 when Troy Keesling, Gary Keesling, Tim Lukasek, Ryan Paape and Cam Seidl came together with a vision to better serve clients and the community by utilizing each other’s God-given talents.
Our advice approach
Achieve financial clarity and confidence as you work toward your financial goals and dreams. Our advice approach is designed to be flexible to meet your needs and fluid enough to adapt to life changes. We'll start with a blueprint everyone's on board with and work from there.
Our solutions
About Thrivent
Thrivent is a member-owned financial services organization offering advice, investments, insurance, banking and generosity programs to help clients make an impact on the people, causes and communities they love.
Where Money Means More™
Community impact
Thrivent membership benefits
When you join Thrivent, you become part of something bigger. You share in the collective ownership of our company and you’re part of a community of people looking out for others. In addition to Thrivent’s financial expertise and solutions, membership provides eligible clients with tools and resources to make it easy to give of yourself and live a more meaningful life.
Events
2025-05-07T16:30:00
A Guide to the Markets - Appleton
Join us for a special investment presentation hosted by Wealth Advisor Ryan M.
Paape of Apex Financial Group. Guest speaker Matthew Smith, external wholesaler and client advisor for J.P. Morgan Asset Management, will present A Guide to the Markets, which will cover:
• Current market and economic indicators.
• Investing principles.
• Time, diversification and volatility of returns.
Please note that there are 2 identical events, different locations/times. Feel free to invite anyone you think may be interested. Registration required. Meals will be provided. Questions? Please call us at 920-320-1907 or email ApexMarketing@Thrivent.com.
No products will be sold.
Matthew Smith, external wholesaler and client advisor for J.P. Morgan Asset Management, is not affiliated with or endorsed by Thrivent. The views
expressed in this presentation by Matthew Smith are his own and not necessarily those of Thrivent or its affiliates.
2025-05-07T22:30:00
A Guide to the Markets - Fond Du Lac
Join us for a special investment presentation hosted by Wealth Advisor Ryan M.
Paape of Apex Financial Group. Guest speaker Matthew Smith, external wholesaler and client advisor for J.P. Morgan Asset Management, will present A Guide to the Markets, which will cover:
• Current market and economic indicators.
• Investing principles.
• Time, diversification and volatility of returns.
Please note that there are 2 identical events, different locations/times. Feel free to invite anyone you think may be interested. Registration required. Meals will be provided. Questions? Please call us at 920-320-1907 or email ApexMarketing@Thrivent.com.
No products will be sold.
Matthew Smith, external wholesaler and client advisor for J.P. Morgan Asset Management, is not affiliated with or endorsed by Thrivent. The views
expressed in this presentation by Matthew Smith are his own and not necessarily those of Thrivent or its affiliates.
2025-05-13T22:00:00
Estate Preservation for the Next Generation Webinar Watch Party - Appleton
We are committed to helping you plan for your future—and the future of those that you care most about. Better prepare yourself for the “what-ifs” in life by joining us as we address:
• Essential estate preservation documents you should have.
• What is the purpose of a will?
• Estate taxes and annual gifting limits.
• What is the probate process?
• Advantages of naming beneficiaries on your accounts.
• The Secure Act 2.0 and how it impacts your family.
• Concerns about how to protect your assets.
• Long-term care: Costs and options.
• Effects of income taxation upon death.
This educational event is designed for members and their adult beneficiaries to help address their concerns about aging parents. We encourage you to invite any or all of your beneficiaries to attend.
Schedule:
5:00 p.m. Buffet upon arrival
6:00 p.m. Exclusive webinar viewing
Local financial advisors will be on hand to answer any questions.
This event helps Thrivent demonstrate our fraternal purpose to help more people experience financial clarity and amplify the generosity expressions of our clients. No products will be sold.
Thrivent and its financial professionals do not provide legal, accounting or tax advice. Consult your attorney or tax professional. Thrivent is the marketing name for Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Insurance products issued by Thrivent. Not available in all states. Securities and investment advisory services offered through Thrivent Investment Management Inc., a registered investment adviser, member FINRA and SIPC, and a subsidiary of Thrivent. Licensed agent/producer of Thrivent. Registered representative of Thrivent Investment Management, Inc. Advisory services available through investment adviser representatives only. Thrivent.com/disclosures.
News and insights
How to invest during a market downturn
Choosing what to invest in during a market downturn depends on a few factors, such as your financial goals, time horizon and risk tolerance. This resource provides investment opportunities for your consideration, so you can make thoughtful decisions about how you want to invest. Let’s connect if you’d like to discuss what changes you can make to your investment portfolio to help hedge against risk and position you to reach your long-term goals.
Office information
Address:
4321 N Ballard RdAppleton, WI 54919
Operating Hours:
Mon–Thurs: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fri: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Office directions: Turn into parking lot #1 (east side of building), veering toward the adjacent parking lot to your left. There are reserved spots facing the windows on the east side of the building you are welcome to use. Please note we share offices with the Great Lakes Advisory Group, so their signage is on the door. When you enter the first glass doors, the door to enter Apex Financial Group will be on your immediate left.
Operating Hours:
Mon–Thurs: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fri: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Phone:
920-933-1320Operating Hours:
Mon–Thurs: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fri: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Address:
1511 S 12th StSheboygan, WI 53081
Operating Hours:
Mon–Thurs: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fri: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Phone:
262-546-0600Operating Hours:
Mon–Thurs: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fri: By appointment
Address:
40 W 6th AveOshkosh, WI 54902
Phone:
920-479-2667Operating Hours:
Mon–Thurs: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fri: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.