Sam joined Thrivent in 2008 and enjoys guiding clients on their financial journey. Before starting at Thrivent, he had a career in retail management and served as a corpsman in the U.S. Navy with the 2nd Battalion 5th Marines for seven years. Sam received his bachelor’s degree in business administration and finance from Florida International University in 1989.  

Outside of the office, Sam is an active member of Faith Viera Lutheran Church and likes participating in Via de Cristo weekends. He also enjoys volunteering for Habitat for Humanity. Sam and his wife, Angela, have two children and one grandchild. In his spare time, Sam collects coins.  

Lauren began working for Thrivent in 2014 and has attained the Behavioral Financial Advisor™ and Retirement Income Certified Professional® designations. She loves developing deep relationships with clients and helping them through life’s ups and downs. Lauren also specializes in working with widows and women going through divorce.  

Lauren grew up in South Carolina and Georgia and is the daughter of a Methodist pastor. After attending Columbus State University, she worked in home care management before joining Thrivent. Faith and family are important to Lauren. She also enjoys running, staying active and being involved with the Rotary Club.  

Curtis joined Thrivent in 2014 and loves helping clients work toward their financial goals. He has a bachelor’s degree in jazz performance and master’s degrees in studio jazz writing and religious studies with a focus on Christian ethics. Prior to Thrivent, Curtis taught elementary music education for 18 years at public schools in Miami Dade County and Brevard. He also has more than 30 years of experience as a church organist.  

When he’s not working, Curtis enjoys serving on the board of the Space Coast Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. He also likes umpiring baseball games for various amateur-level organizations. Curtis lives with his wife, two sons, two cats and dog.