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
2026-07-11T14:00:00
Stuffed with Love at Lifest
Register to Stuff a BearRegister To Stuff a Bear
Lifest Tickets: Use Code word “THRIVENT” to redeem $10 off an adult one-day ticket.
Your Thrivent Member Network – WI and Upper MI Region is a proud partner of Lifest.
Lifest, one of the largest outdoor Christian music festivals in the nation, is a place where you can express and celebrate your faith in a positive and safe environment. Bring your family and friends and enjoy great music, worship, and fellowship with more than 100 Christian acts!
Thrivent members are able to purchase reduced price single day passes for Lifest. Utilize code word “THRIVENT” to redeem $10 off an adult one-day ticket. (Code valid thru June 30) Coupon code is not valid with other coupons or discounts. Only available online at http://lifest.com/tickets/.
Make an impact!
Stuffed With Love - We are back with Stuffed with Love!
If you’re attending Lifest on Saturday, July 11th, visit us between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the VIP Party Tent (near the grandstand) to be part of "Stuffed With Love", a memorable Thrivent Action Team moment where for $5 you can stuff two animals, one for donation to Make-A-Wish Wisconsin families and the other you can keep or share.
Register to stuff a bear by clicking on the blue REGISTER button. Registration opens on Tuesday, May 26.
Tickets to Lifest purchased separately HERE. MUST PURCHASE LIFEST TICKET SEPARATELY TO ATTEND THRIVENT "STUFFED WITH LOVE" EVENT.
Give Day - Together, we go further. From July 6 - July 19 for every $2 donated to Make-A-Wish Wisconsin through Thrivent's donation page or onsite at Lifest on Saturday, July 11 during our "Stuffed With Love" event, Thrivent will match $1, up to an additional $20,000.
Donate! Link will go LIVE on July 6th: https://bit.ly/MakeAWish26
2026-07-14T16:30:00
Market & Economic Update
Are the current markets making you wonder how to best navigate your financial strategy?
Join us for a livestream of Thrivent’s Market and Economic Update, presented by Thrivent leaders. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear Thrivent’s perspective and what the latest trends may mean for you.
Register to attend the event or receive a recording.
No products will be sold. 5688040.3
2026-08-03T21:30:00
"Raising Financially Confident Kids" with Ericka Young
It’s always a good time to talk with your children about money – whether they’re toddlers or teens. Raising Financially Confident Kids is for parents looking for practical ways to teach money lessons to last a lifetime.
Join us in-person at The Building For Kids Children's Museum on Monday, August 3rd for an interactive experience helping families to break down complex financial topics into simple, actionable conversations that plant the seeds of financial competency, responsibility, and generosity from an early age.
Event Details:
2 - "Raising Financially Confident Kids" sessions led by Ericka Young
Participate in the Thrivent Little Savers activity
Build a Solar Buddy through the Thrivent Cause Kit™️ program
Kids enjoy open play at the Building For Kids
Light Dinner provided
Schedule:
4:30- Doors Open
4:30-7:30 - Open house with family play. Light dinner will be provided
5:00 & 6:00 "Raising Financially Confident Kids" Sessions
Registration begins June 22!
No products will be sold. For additional disclosures see thrivent.com/social. This event helps Thrivent demonstrate our fraternal purpose to help more people experience financial clarity and amplify the generosity expressions of our clients.
News and insights
Office information
Operating Hours:
Mon–Thurs: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fri: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fri: 9 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.