Our team

Erica has been with Thrivent since 2013 and is our team’s lead financial advisor. She knew at a very young age that she wanted to follow in her father’s footsteps and make a positive impact on people’s lives through her work.

As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, Erica develops comprehensive, personalized, dedicated financial plans for our clients that are tailored to their unique goals. Her advanced designations allow her to take a holistic approach to financial planning. Whether it's creating a roadmap to retirement or focusing on tax-efficient strategies, Erica is committed to helping our clients achieve financial clarity.

Outside of the office, you might find her walking along the Greenbelt or trying a new restaurant in downtown Boise. She also loves to travel both internationally and domestically, and one of her life goals is to visit every US National Park.

Paul joined Thrivent in 2001. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and serves as our team’s in-house wealth manager.

With years of experience in the financial industry, Paul has developed an impressive reputation for his expertise in investment management. He works closely with our clients to assess their unique financial situations and develops tailored investment strategies that align with their goals and risk tolerance.

Paul is known for his ability to explain complex financial concepts in simple, easy-to-understand terms, and for empowering our clients with the knowledge and tools they need to make informed decisions. He is passionate about helping others achieve financial success and is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of our clients.

He has been married to Denise since 1986 and has two daughters, Erica and Charlotte. When he’s not in the office, Paul enjoys watching his favorite soccer team, Liverpool, and playing card games with his family.

As a Thrivent financial advisor for 17 years and Certified Financial Planner®, Todd offers a broad range of expertise to his clients. He focuses primarily on retirement planning, wealth management, and inter-generational wealth transfer. He also has extensive experience in life insurance and long-term care planning.

Todd’s emphasis on building lasting relationships and understanding the evolving priorities of his clients is evidenced by his long-standing friendships with many clients. His Masters in Business Administration degree and 20-year business career before joining Thrivent have also contributed to his deep understanding of economic principles and ever-changing financial markets.

Todd has been married to Lisa for 39 years and has two adult children, Joanna and Brian. His favorite activities include community volunteering, golf, cycling, skiing, yoga, hiking and traveling with Lisa.

Since joining Thrivent in 2022, Jake has drawn on more than 20 years of hands-on experience in family-run businesses to shape our operations and build strong relationships.

As Director of Operations, Jake handles the back-end operations at CFPG. He simplifies the complexities of the procedural side of the financial planning process for our clients. Transforming a process that is often overwhelming and frustrating into clear next steps, making it easy for clients to understand and take action. 

Jake lives in North Idaho (affectionately known as Upstate Idaho) with his wife, Sarah, and their five children. Their commitment to stewardship and volunteerism has only deepened since joining Thrivent. A passionate advocate for innovation, Jake is continually exploring cutting-edge technology to refine our team’s processes. Outside of work, he and his family enjoy discovering local “hole in the wall” eateries, expanding their horizons through Audible and Masterclass, and engaging in a variety of adventures—from u-pick fruit outings and farmer’s markets to cave explorations and theme parks.

Heidi Haugen serves the team by handling all our Dedicated Financial Planning operations, including entries into our retirement planning software. With her extensive experience in employer benefit programs and leading Financial Peace University classes at her church, Heidi is truly passionate about helping others achieve their financial goals. Her meticulous approach ensures that our clients receive the most accurate and up-to-date information possible, allowing them to make informed financial decisions with confidence when they meet with our team’s financial advisors. Her organization skills and attention to detail ensure that our financial planning operations run seamlessly and proficiently.

Heidi enjoys volunteering at her home church, The Father’s House, where she serves on both the production team and in the foster care ministry. She values meaningful work and service, and her dedication to these values shines through in all that she does. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends, traveling, and watching martial arts movies. 

Serving as our team’s Office Manager, Denise is the backbone of our team. She is responsible for overseeing client interactions, handling our internal processes, and ensuring that our team operates efficiently and effectively.

Denise joined our team in 2016 after retiring from a successful career in public service. She has held a variety of positions, ranging from Records Clerk to Crime Scene Investigator to Identifications and Records Services Manager. She is a natural leader and excels at streamlining processes and training our newer team members. She is highly efficient, and her excellent follow-through ensures that tasks are completed on time and to the highest standard.

Denise is also an incredible cook who loves to use fresh produce from her garden to create delicious meals for her family. She also has a heart for serving her community and always uses her personal Thrivent Action Teams to bless several of her favorite nonprofits each year!

Lisa has been an office manager with Thrivent for ten years. She manages marketing programs and client events, facilitates advisor calendars, completes client applications and forms, and is the first point of contact for client requests. Lisa is committed to exceeding client expectations and building a friendly rapport with her clients.

Before joining Thrivent, Lisa worked in the medical technology, equipment management, and technical writing arenas for 30 years, primarily at the American Red Cross.  

Lisa has been married to Todd for 39 years and has two adult children, Joanna and Brian. She enjoys church volunteering, nonprofit leadership, daily dog walks, devouring novels, hiking, working out with friends, and traveling with Todd.