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We still have spots open for the April 1st workshops up in International Falls, MN. Savvy Tax Strategies at 3:00 p.m. and Retirement and Estate Strategies at 6:00 p.m. at the Cobblestone Hotel & Suites. Call our office at 218.999.4649 to reserve your spot. *No products will be sold. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosure information.

We still have spots open for the April 1st workshops up in International Falls, MN. Savvy Tax Strategies at 3:00 p.m. and Retirement and Estate Strategies at 6:00 p.m. at the Cobblestone Hotel & Suites. Call our office at 218.999.4649 to reserve your spot. *No products will be sold. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosure information.

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Looking for another way to supplement your retirement income? An annuity can provide an income stream to pair with other retirement savings. There are 4 different types:​ 1️⃣ Fixed Annuity​ 2️⃣ Variable Annuity​ 3️⃣ Indexed Annuity​ 4️⃣ Immediate Annuity​ Feeling overwhelmed with the different options? This resource breaks it down with additional information on each type: https://bit.ly/3FrmSpH

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Looking for another way to supplement your retirement income? An annuity can provide an income stream to pair with other retirement savings. There are 4 different types:​ 1️⃣ Fixed Annuity​ 2️⃣ Variable Annuity​ 3️⃣ Indexed Annuity​ 4️⃣ Immediate Annuity​ Feeling overwhelmed with the different options? This resource breaks it down with additional information on each type: https://bit.ly/3FrmSpH

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We still have spots open for the April 1st workshops up in International Falls, MN. Savvy Tax Strategies at 3:00 p.m. and Retirement and Estate Strategies at 6:00 p.m. at the Cobblestone Hotel & Suites. Call our office at 218.999.4649 to reserve your spot. *No products will be sold. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosure information.

We still have spots open for the April 1st workshops up in International Falls, MN. Savvy Tax Strategies at 3:00 p.m. and Retirement and Estate Strategies at 6:00 p.m. at the Cobblestone Hotel & Suites. Call our office at 218.999.4649 to reserve your spot. *No products will be sold. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosure information.

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Thinking about switching careers? Do you …​ ✅ Want a job with purpose​ ✅ Enjoy building relationships​ ✅ Have an interest in financial planning​ ✅ Desire to grow your skills (and maybe your coffee intake ☕)​ If this sounds like you, let's talk. Thrivent is looking for financial advisors who want to make an impact. Explore more about this career opportunity: thriventcareers.com/3QNPKut​

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Thinking about switching careers? Do you …​ ✅ Want a job with purpose​ ✅ Enjoy building relationships​ ✅ Have an interest in financial planning​ ✅ Desire to grow your skills (and maybe your coffee intake ☕)​ If this sounds like you, let's talk. Thrivent is looking for financial advisors who want to make an impact. Explore more about this career opportunity: thriventcareers.com/3QNPKut​

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Here are our upcoming events happening around the area: There are still some spots opened, so call our office to reserve your spot! *No products will be sold.

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Here are our upcoming events happening around the area: There are still some spots opened, so call our office to reserve your spot! *No products will be sold.

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Last week, Ben and Kari Weerts enjoyed time in Bluffton, South Carolina, at the Montage Palmetto Bluffs resort. Ben qualified for the Summit Circle Conference, amongst over 200 financial advisors throughout the U.S. We enjoyed re-connecting with our Thrivent family and forming new relationships. It was an amazing week that was needed for the soul! *Summit Circle is a sales recognition at Thrivent. Qualification based on prior year production. This recognition does not evaluate the quality of services/advice provided to clients and is not indicative of the financial advisor or professional’s future performance.

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Last week, Ben and Kari Weerts enjoyed time in Bluffton, South Carolina, at the Montage Palmetto Bluffs resort. Ben qualified for the Summit Circle Conference, amongst over 200 financial advisors throughout the U.S. We enjoyed re-connecting with our Thrivent family and forming new relationships. It was an amazing week that was needed for the soul! *Summit Circle is a sales recognition at Thrivent. Qualification based on prior year production. This recognition does not evaluate the quality of services/advice provided to clients and is not indicative of the financial advisor or professional’s future performance.

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Financial Advisors, Ben Weerts and Jeff Hakala with Thrivent, hosted an Action Team Leader Appreciation Brunch on Tuesday, March 11th at their local family YMCA. It was a wonderful time of listening to Action Team leaders from our community and collaborating ways to continue to give back to the Grand Rapids community. Dragonfly Coffee, a non-profit organization catered the brunch, whose mission statement is: Empowering Inclusion & Community Through Employment. If you are interested in learning more about Thrivent Action Teams, please call the Grand Rapids office at 218.999.4649. *No products were sold at this event.

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Financial Advisors, Ben Weerts and Jeff Hakala with Thrivent, hosted an Action Team Leader Appreciation Brunch on Tuesday, March 11th at their local family YMCA. It was a wonderful time of listening to Action Team leaders from our community and collaborating ways to continue to give back to the Grand Rapids community. Dragonfly Coffee, a non-profit organization catered the brunch, whose mission statement is: Empowering Inclusion & Community Through Employment. If you are interested in learning more about Thrivent Action Teams, please call the Grand Rapids office at 218.999.4649. *No products were sold at this event.

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Will your retirement income last? Check out this helpful retirement income planning calculator to see if you're on track: https://bit.ly/41OQJAQ

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Will your retirement income last? Check out this helpful retirement income planning calculator to see if you're on track: https://bit.ly/41OQJAQ

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Reserve your spot to attend the Savvy Tax Strategies workshop at the Cobblestone Hotel & Suites in International Falls on Tuesday, April 1st. Come and enjoy delicious appetizers and listen to Ben Weerts, Financial Advisor with Thrivent, teach you how to avoid common mistakes when it comes to your investment portfolio, health care and estate strategies. Please rsvp by Friday, March 28th to reserve your spot. Call our office at 218-999-4649 or email kari.weerts@thrivent.com *No products will be sold.

Reserve your spot to attend the Savvy Tax Strategies workshop at the Cobblestone Hotel & Suites in International Falls on Tuesday, April 1st. Come and enjoy delicious appetizers and listen to Ben Weerts, Financial Advisor with Thrivent, teach you how to avoid common mistakes when it comes to your investment portfolio, health care and estate strategies. Please rsvp by Friday, March 28th to reserve your spot. Call our office at 218-999-4649 or email kari.weerts@thrivent.com *No products will be sold.

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Is early retirement right for you?

Curious how you can start your retirement sooner? Depending on your current income and expenses, it's possible. Here are things to keep in mind when considering if early retirement is right for you. ⬇️

For a growing number of Americans, the idea of working until their mid-60s or later and then kicking back in their remaining years simply isn’t appealing. They...

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