About Brendan Rorem

In more than two decades as a Financial Consultant with Thrivent, I have been honored to be part of a select group of top-producing representatives in our organization who have met additional education and advanced training requirements. Prior to my work with Thrivent, I was an executive focused on business development with music, media and technology companies.

 

I met Kelly, my wife of 34+ years, at Pacific Lutheran University and we have enjoyed raising our 3 wonderful daughters - Katie, Alison and Annelise - on Mercer Island as well as cheering them on as they attended UW and WSU. (As a Lute, I cheer for both, but I claim neutrality for the Apple Cup.) My family moved to Mercer Island, Washington from Minnesota in my youth and we have raised our girls there and have been involved in a variety of activities in the community including our church, non-profit boards, attending sporting events, and time with our extended families on both sides of Washington State.

Giving back to our community

  • Holy Trinity Lutheran
  • Hunger and Homeless issues
  • Young life
  • Habitat for Humanity
  • Fellowship of Christian Athletes
  • Arthritis Foundation
  • World Concern
  • American Cancer Association
  • PLU Class Representative
  • Chimp Sanctuary NW

Education & Accomplishments

  • FINRA Series 07 General Securities Representative
  • FINRA Series 66 Uniform Combined State Law
  • Life & Health Insurance Licenses
  • B.A. Pacific Lutheran University


  • ChFC® Designation, Chartered Financial Consultant, American College
  • RICP® Designation, Retirement Income Certified Professional, American College
  • CLTC® Designation, Certified in Long Term Care, CLTC Board of Standards, Inc
  • Kingdom Advisors Core Training in biblically wise advice
  • Voices in Philanthropy (VIP) Recipient (2021)
  • Divisional Volunteer of The Year Nominee (2014)
  • Golden Hammer Award - Regional Volunteer of Year Award (2007-08)