About Atlas Financial Advisors
Our Thrivent team is comprised of financial professionals with expertise in many areas. However, we're all here for one reason - to serve you and your family at every stage of your life. We can assist younger and mid-career family members as they build retirement savings and acquire insurance to protect loved ones from the financial repercussions of unexpected circumstances. We can also help folks nearing, entering or living in retirement as they take steps to ensure they have enough income to support their needs. And we can help those at any stage of life who are ready to map out plans for transferring wealth to the next generation – or generations. In addition, our team members are united in the belief that everything we have is a gift from God. So we're prepared to assist if you want your family's financial plan to reflect commitments to stewardship and generosity.
Meet Our Team
Iowa Falls Office

Mike Truesdell
FIC, CKA®
Mike lives in Story City with his wife, Sara and three young children. An avid Hawkeyes fan, Mike enjoys coaching youth sports, golfing, boating and spending time with family. Mike also serves on a number of community and county committees, as well as Thrivent leadership boards. As a Certified Kingdom Advisor and Thrivent Financial professional, Mike serves businesses and families by implementing unique strategies and an array of retirement and insurance planning tools.
- Title
Financial Advisor
- State(s) Licensed
- AR Insurance Lic. #9703295 , AZ , FL , IA , IL , MI , MN , MO , NC , ND , NE , NV , OH , OK , OR , TN , TX , VA , WI
- Location
Iowa Falls & Story City
- Website
- https://connect.thrivent.com/mike-truesdell
- Phone
- 641-648-2067

Aaron Fopma
FIC, CDFA®
After raising five children, Aaron and his wife, Joy, stay busy traveling, volunteering and engaging in their community of Iowa Falls. Aaron is very active in his church and serves as a board member for several service-based non-profit organizations. Aaron has been with Thrivent since August 2018 and currently serves clients in the Iowa Falls, Story City and Waverly areas.
- Title
Financial Advisor
- State(s) Licensed
- AR Insurance Lic. #18862782 , IA , MI , MN , MO , ND , NE
- Location
Iowa Falls & Story City
- Website
- https://connect.thrivent.com/aaron-fopma
- Phone
- 641-648-2067

Adam Nederhoff
BFA™
Adam lives in Iowa Falls with his wife, Michelle, and daughter, Cambry. Adam enjoys running, cycling, golfing, and anything outdoors with Michelle and Cambry. Adam is active in the community serving on several boards and committees. Adam joined Thrivent in June 2022.
- Title
Financial Advisor
- State(s) Licensed
- AZ , FL , IA , IL , NE , TN
- Location
Iowa Falls
- Website
- https://connect.thrivent.com/adam-nederhoff
- Phone
- 641-648-2067

Russell Pierpont
Russ and his wife Joyce live in Washburn, IA, with their four young daughters, Madelyn, Rena, Annabelle, and Olivia. He enjoys watching college football. When he is not spending time with his family and helping his wife homeschool, he enjoys golfing and DIY projects. Russ enjoys being active and serving in his church and community through various volunteer activities. Prior to coming to Thrivent in 2024, Russ was a banker and a customer resolution specialist. Russ is licensed to do business in IA, ME, MI, OH.
- Title
Financial Advisor
- State(s) Licensed
- IA , ME , MI , OH
- Website
- https://connect.thrivent.com/russell-pierpont
- Phone
- 319-559-2198

Megan Hansen
Megan lives in Iowa Falls with husband, Andy and their 3 children. She enjoys camping, gardening, cooking, fishing, volunteering, and spending time with her busy family. Megan has been with Thrivent for 15 years. Megan is the Team's Case Manager and has obtained her Life, Health & Annuity License, along with her Series 7 and Series 66 licenses. She handles investment accounts, application processing, brokerage accounts among other areas. Megan is licensed in IA.
- Title
Practice Supt Associate
- State(s) Licensed
- IA
- Location
Iowa Falls
- Phone
- 641-648-2067

Amy Beisel
Amy has been with Thrivent since November 2020 in our Iowa Falls office. She has been blessed with four children and enjoys crocheting, kayaking, hiking and rock hounding on the Iowa River. Amy has her Life and Health Insurance License in Iowa.
- Title
Insurance Office Professional
- Location
Iowa Falls
- Phone
- 641-648-2067

Amy Emerson
Amy lives in Story City and has one adult daughter and son-in-law. She cherishes quality time with loved ones—especially visits with her daughter and son-in-law. Amy also loves long walks and working away at her latest craft project. Amy has worked with Thrivent since 1997 and Health and Life licensed. Amy’s areas of expertise are Death Claim Processing, Life Insurance, Health Insurance and Long-Term Care.
- Title
Insurance Office Professional
- Location
Story City
- Phone
- 515-733-0739

Kim Sporleder
- Title
Office Professional
- Location
Story City
- Phone
- 515-733-0739

Lisa Alexander
Lisa lives in Waverly, IA with her family. When not spending time with family, Lisa enjoys reading, traveling and working to rebuild a vintage camper. Lisa volunteers with several non-profit groups specializing in fundraising events. She is the coordinator of a sixth-grade Capstone program and has led several trips to Washington DC. Lisa has been with Thrivent since September 2020.
- Title
Insurance Office Professional
- Location
Waverly
- Phone
- 319-559-2198