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Looking for a career where your skills can make a lasting difference? Thrivent's Virtual Advice Team is growing, and we're seeking experienced sales professionals who thrive on building relationships. As a Virtual Financial Advisor, you'll help clients achieve their personal and financial goals--all while having a development path to build a meaningful career of your own. Find out more: thriventcareers.com/47vNMah

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Looking for a career where your skills can make a lasting difference? Thrivent's Virtual Advice Team is growing, and we're seeking experienced sales professionals who thrive on building relationships. As a Virtual Financial Advisor, you'll help clients achieve their personal and financial goals--all while having a development path to build a meaningful career of your own. Find out more: thriventcareers.com/47vNMah

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Our Thrivent office in Grand Rapids, sponsored a table on Saturday, Nov. 1st for the Annual YMCA "On the Water" Fall Auction & Social at the Timberlake Lodge. We enjoyed a fun night of bidding on auction items for a great cause, purchasing raffle tickets for a variety of items, enjoyed a wonderful meal of walleye or chicken kiev and socializing with community members and YMCA members. *No products were sold.

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Our Thrivent office in Grand Rapids, sponsored a table on Saturday, Nov. 1st for the Annual YMCA "On the Water" Fall Auction & Social at the Timberlake Lodge. We enjoyed a fun night of bidding on auction items for a great cause, purchasing raffle tickets for a variety of items, enjoyed a wonderful meal of walleye or chicken kiev and socializing with community members and YMCA members. *No products were sold.

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Reliable compensation. Comprehensive benefits. Flexibility to thrive. As a Virtual Financial Advisor at Thrivent, you’ll do work that matters in a culture that’s shaped by our values: empathy, gratitude, authenticity, impact and commitment. If you’re passionate about helping others and searching for a career that reflects these values, we welcome you to apply. Start your journey ➡️ thriventcareers.com/47r1hb6

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Reliable compensation. Comprehensive benefits. Flexibility to thrive. As a Virtual Financial Advisor at Thrivent, you’ll do work that matters in a culture that’s shaped by our values: empathy, gratitude, authenticity, impact and commitment. If you’re passionate about helping others and searching for a career that reflects these values, we welcome you to apply. Start your journey ➡️ thriventcareers.com/47r1hb6

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Sequence of returns risk: What it means for your retirement

The market can shift at any time, and big drops early in retirement could affect your savings. The right approach can help keep your savings resilient. Check out this article, then reach out to talk through ways to help protect your savings.👇

As you set out on your retirement journey, you want to make the most of your money and stay on the road to financial stability. That's why, if you have...

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The cost of cash: Where to invest when interest rates drop

Whether you’re saving for something big, hoping to generate a steady income or seeking flexible access to your cash, there are smart ways to keep your money productive and aligned with your needs—regardless of shifting interest rates. Explore your options below and let’s connect to keep your goals on track in a changing interest rate environment.

Learn how to decide where to keep your cash holdings based on the purpose and timing of your money—especially when interest rates begin to fall.

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With rates starting to decline, now is a great time to think about what's next for your cash. Whether you want to keep funds liquid, generate income or save for a future goal, now’s a great time to put your savings to work. Together, let’s review your goals and liquidity needs to maximize your money’s potential. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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With rates starting to decline, now is a great time to think about what's next for your cash. Whether you want to keep funds liquid, generate income or save for a future goal, now’s a great time to put your savings to work. Together, let’s review your goals and liquidity needs to maximize your money’s potential. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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We would like to thank everyone who attended our Thrivent Economic Update event last Tuesday at the Grand Rapids YMCA. Thank you to Blaine Gundershaug from Thrivent Corporate for being our guest speaker. Thank you to Pasties Plus and the Forest Lake Restaurant both of Grand Rapids for catering. Everybody enjoyed the mini pasties and homemade soup! Thank you to our kids, Ella and Bennett Weerts for helping with the event. Thank you again for a very successful event! *No products were sold.

We would like to thank everyone who attended our Thrivent Economic Update event last Tuesday at the Grand Rapids YMCA. Thank you to Blaine Gundershaug from Thrivent Corporate for being our guest speaker. Thank you to Pasties Plus and the Forest Lake Restaurant both of Grand Rapids for catering. Everybody enjoyed the mini pasties and homemade soup! Thank you to our kids, Ella and Bennett Weerts for helping with the event. Thank you again for a very successful event! *No products were sold.

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There are both positives and negatives to the current economic data, leading Thrivent Chief Financial & Investment Officer David Royal to give the current U.S. economy a mixed review: https://bit.ly/4nPQ8Yk

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There are both positives and negatives to the current economic data, leading Thrivent Chief Financial & Investment Officer David Royal to give the current U.S. economy a mixed review: https://bit.ly/4nPQ8Yk

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Administrative Assistant

https://thrivent.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/MN---Grand-Rapids/Administrative-Assistant_REQ-44754-1

Summary This position provides administrative support to Mission Creek Financial Group. This role is critical to our member experience and requires a friendly,...

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Administrative Assistant

https://thrivent.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/MN---Carlton/Administrative-Assistant_REQ-44764

Summary This position provides administrative support to Mission Creek Financial Group. This role is critical to our member experience and requires a friendly,...

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Thrivent and its financial advisors and professionals do not provide legal, accounting or tax advice. Consult your attorney or tax professional.

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

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/privacy-and-security/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 Broker Check for more information about our financial advisors.

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

Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization's initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.

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