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.
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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
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.
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Events
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2024-09-09T05:00:00
A Conversation with Kendra Scott-On Demand
Join the Thrivent Member Network – East WI/Upper MI Region for a conversation with jewelry designer, founder and philanthropist Kendra Scott, available on demand from September 9 - October 8.
In our conversation with Kendra, she shares how her commitment to authenticity and community engagement empowered her to build her billion-dollar brand as a female entrepreneur. She highlights her founding philosophy of “Family, Fashion, and Philanthropy” and how it aligns with the importance of generosity and leaving a legacy.
As the founder of Kendra Scott, a globally - recognized jewelry and lifestyle brand, Kendra has built an empire based on her passion for creating beautiful accessories that empower and inspire. Her commitment to innovation, quality, and detail has taken this Kenosha, WI native from a small startup to a billion-dollar brand with over 130 standalone stores.
Her commitment to authenticity, community engagement, and female empowerment has garnered widespread recognition, earning her a place on prestigious lists such as Forbes' "America's Richest Self-Made Women." Kendra and her namesake company remain true to their founding philosophy of “Family, Fashion, and Philanthropy.” Since its beginning, the company has given back over $65 million to local, national, and international causes.
To learn more about Kendra, read her book, Born to Shine.
No products will be sold at this event. For additional disclosures, see Thrivent.com/social.
![Dr. Gary Chapman: The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace](https://hsl-pnw-downloadable-files.s3.amazonaws.com/256/18da4a59486d4bf29ea9a128ea20ec29.jpg)
2024-10-01T05:00:00
Dr. Gary Chapman: The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace
Do you want to learn how to improve workplace relationships? Join Dr. Gary Chapman where he will teach you to effectively communicate authentic appreciation and encouragement to employees, co-workers, and leaders. Learn tools to improve staff morale, create a more positive workplace and increase staff engagement.
No products will be sold. For additional disclosures see thrivent.com/social.
![The Washington Update with Jeff Bush](https://hsl-pnw-downloadable-files.s3.amazonaws.com/256/6d5865cd5e544e07ae16da3ba2e1ea85.jpg)
2024-10-01T17:00:00
The Washington Update with Jeff Bush
What Happens in Washington Affects Your Investments and Retirement
How does what's happening in Washington affect your bottom line? During The Washington Update, get non-partisan analysis from expert Jeff Bush. His insights give perspective to the changing landscape in the nation's capital and its impact on taxes, investments, and retirement planning.
Join us Tuesday, October 1st at 12:00 and 8:30 p.m. for The Washington Update. The changing landscape in Washington can have an impact on your retirement plans and investment decisions.
No products will be sold. Speaker is not affiliated with Thrivent. Views are their own. See thrivent.com/social for additional disclosures.
News and insights
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Office information
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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.
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Operating Hours:
Mon–Thurs: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fri: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Phone:
920-933-1320Operating Hours:
Mon–Thurs: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fri: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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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.
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Phone:
262-546-0600Operating Hours:
Mon–Thurs: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fri: By appointment
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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.