Apex Financial Group

ApexFinancialGroup@thrivent.com
(920) 320-1906

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. 

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Team intro

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. 

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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 team

Troy Keesling

LUTCF®, FIC, CLTC®

Financial Advisor

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Ryan Paape

MBA, CFP®, FIC

Wealth Advisor

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Gary Keesling

FIC

Financial Advisor

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Tim Lukasek

CFP®, ChFC®, FIC

Financial Advisor

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Cameron Seidl

FIC

Financial Associate

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Jamie Heise

CFA®, CFP®, ChFC®, FIC

Investment Analyst

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Our advice approach

Building your financial blueprint

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.

How we work with you

At Apex Financial Group, we pride ourselves on being a fully integrated team of professionals with expertise who utilize each other’s talents in multiple ways to help you confidently navigate your finances now and in the future.

Our solutions

Dedicated planning services

Collaborate with a financial advisor to get personalized recommendations in your best interest.

Insurance

Illness. Injury. The loss of you or a loved one.

Investments

At Thrivent we believe money is a tool—not a goal.

About Thrivent

How we’re different

At Thrivent, we believe money is a tool, not a goal. Driven by a higher purpose at our core, we are committed to providing financial advice, investments, insurance, banking, and generosity programs to help people make the most of all they've been given.

Community impact

Thrivent Action Teams

See an unmet need in your community? Thrivent Action Teams help you make a difference. You lead the volunteer team. We provide the resources.

Thrivent Choice®

Make a personal donation or direct some of Thrivent's charitable funds to a favorite nonprofit organization or cause. The choice is yours.

Disaster Response

Join us in offering immediate relief and long-term support to help get people back on their feet after a disaster.

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.

Additional information

While working with Thrivent and throughout your entire financial journey, questions are sure to arise. We can help you find the answers. Here is some information on topics people frequently have questions about.  

Events

Have you used your Thrivent Action Team?

We all want to give back, but sometimes it’s hard to know where to begin. If you’re wondering how you can make a difference, we can help. Thrivent Action Teams are a great way to make a positive impact in your community. Simply gather a team of neighbors or friends for a fundraiser, educational event or service activity. 


Thrivent offers all the resources you need to get started, including up to $250 in seed money. Your team provides the passion that brings your project to life.


Join us for this quick 12 minute video (on-demand, watch when you can) to learn more about this member benefit and take you step by step on how to apply for your Thrivent Action Team! No products will be sold. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

Watch now at: https://video.thrivent.com/view/IQbWowQnN61U8BnIc7kTeX

Market & Economic Update

Are the current markets making you wonder how to best navigate your financial strategy?


Join our December 5 Market & Economic Update, presented by Chief Financial & Investment Officer David Royal, Chief Investment Strategist Steve Lowe and Senior Equity Portfolio Lauri Brunner.


Our leaders will share insights and guidance on:

· The health of today's economy

· Inflation and interest rates

· Factors influencing growth at large public companies

· Market implications of current global geopolitical events


And get answers to your questions during a live Q&A.

No products will be sold. 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. Thrivent.com/disclosures. Insurance products, securities and investment advisory services are provided by appropriately appointed and licensed financial advisors and professionals. Only individuals who are financial advisors are credentialed to provide investment advisory services. Visit Thrivent.com or FINRA’s BrokerCheck for more information about our financial advisors. 6020192.1

Home For The Holidays a Virtual Christmas Concert featuring Chris Tomlin

Join the Thrivent Member Network for Home For The Holidays, a Virtual Christmas Concert featuring Grammy®️ Award-winning artist, Chris Tomlin. Take some time to treat yourself to the sounds of this joyous season. Grab your friends and family and sing along to your favorite Christmas classics.


 This OnDemand Concert is available for two weeks only – December 10-24.


Get your virtual ticket today!

No products will be sold. For additional important information, visit thrivent.com/disclosures.

News and insights

Contact

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Office information

Address:

4321 N Ballard Rd
Appleton, WI 54919

Phone:

(920) 320-1906

Fax:

(877) 200-8802

Email:

ApexFinancialGroup@thrivent.com

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.

Designations

For additional information on professional designations and the requirements to earn them, visit https://www.thrivent.com/designations/

Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) owns the CFP® certification mark, the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification mark, and the CFP® certification mark (with plaque design) logo in the United States, which it authorizes use of by individuals who successfully complete CFP Board's initial and ongoing certification requirements.

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 professionals do not provide legal, accounting or tax advice. Consult your attorney or tax professional.

Thrivent financial professionals have general knowledge of the Social Security tenets. For complete details on your situation, contact the Social Security Administration.

Not all team members may provide all products, programs and services in all states.

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.

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. Thrivent.com/disclosures.

Insurance products, securities and investment advisory services are provided by appropriately appointed and licensed financial advisors and professionals. Only individuals who are financial advisors are credentialed to provide investment advisory services. Visit Thrivent.com or FINRA’s BrokerCheck for more information about our financial advisors.

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