Our team

Sherith joined Thrivent in 1991 after two years in the human resources field. She graduated from Pacific Lutheran University in 1988 with a degree in psychology. She and her brother, Erik, followed a family tradition with their father and grandfather in business with Thrivent since 1961 and 1939 respectively. She specializes in retirement income planning, investment management and wealth transfers, as well as tax efficiency strategies. She also works with people going through divorce, helping them with important financial decisions they need to make as they go through their process. Sherith was inducted to the Thrivent Hall of Fame Legends in 2022 and was the first woman to do so in the 100+ year history of the company.* She and her husband, Scott, who she met at PLU, married in 1989, have three children (Brock, Gunnar and Silje) and attend Ascension Lutheran Church in Thousand Oaks, California.

*Hall of Fame Legends is the highest honor that can be earned by Thrivent financial professionals. To qualify as a Legend, a financial professional must reach 30 years of service and by meeting performance goals. Honorees have dedicated their careers to helping Thrivent's clients make financial decisions guided by their values.

Erik started with Thrivent in 1991 and 33 years later he still loves helping people realize their financial dreams. He met his wife, Lori, at Cal Lutheran University and they were married in 1996. They have two children: Tyson, age 23, who recently joined our Thrivent team and Skyler, age 22, a Sr. at Texas Christian University. They love adventurous travel, all sports, and being active outdoors. Erik and his sister, Sherith, are the third generation Lundrings with Thrivent, totaling more than 170 years of service. He specializes in retirement income planning, investment management and wealth transfers, as well as tax efficiency strategies. Erik was the first person under the age of 50 to be inducted into Thrivent’s Hall of Fame Legends in 2022.*

*Hall of Fame Legends is the highest honor that can be earned by Thrivent financial professionals. Honorees have been with the organization for at least 30 years and have dedicated their careers to helping Thrivent's clients make financial decisions guided by their values.

Ian joined our team in the summer of 2019 as an associate advisor. Prior to Thrivent, Ian worked for several years in the financial services industry as a private client banker as well as a financial advisor.

Ian earned his bachelor's degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance from California Lutheran University and a Certified Financial Planning certificate from University of California, Los Angeles.

In his spare time, Ian enjoys spending time at the beach and hiking throughout the Conejo Valley with his wife, Ashley, and their children, Camden and Andi.

Kelly has been working with Sherith for more than 20 years. She assists with service requests, forms, cash distributions and payments, as well as answers questions regarding client accounts. Kelly is also the primary contact for scheduling Sherith's calendar and client events, and she is a notary public. She and her husband, Brad, have two young adult children and enjoy the ocean, boating and fishing and walks on the beach

Janet has been working with Erik and his clients since 2006. She is both securities and insurance licensed and provides services for insurance, brokerage, annuity and mutual fund accounts. Janet is also the schedule coordinator for Erik. She enjoys skiing, traveling, concerts, and spending time with her family.

Ryan assists both Sherith and Erik with client service, client meeting preparation and deliverables. He has 14 years industry experience and joined Coastal Wealth Advisors in February 2023. Ryan graduated in 2008 from Cal Lutheran with a bachelor’s degree in business marketing. He also holds Series 7, 24 and 66 securities licenses.

Ryan is married to Liz, and they have two young children, a son, Francesco, and a daughter, Zoraida. In his free time, Ryan is a fan of Dodgers baseball, Chargers Football, Florida Gators, auto racing, and many other sports. He also enjoys being outdoors and at the trampoline park with his kids, supporting his children’s school, Hillcrest Christian in Thousand Oaks, hiking and spending time with family. Ryan attends Anthem Church in Thousand Oaks and enjoys serving in the church, including teaching Sunday school.

Andrew joined our team in the fall of 2024. He attended University of California, Santa Cruz and graduated with a bachelor's degree in Business Management Economics. He looks forward to meeting with you to create a strategy to achieve your financial goals.

In his personal time, Andrew enjoys golfing, teaching and playing guitar, traveling, and spending time with his family and friends.

Tyson graduated from California Lutheran University in the Class of 2024 with a bachelor's degree in business administration. He is beginning his journey at Thrivent, working as a Client Associate for Coastal Wealth Advisors. He is very proud to have become a fourth generation financial professional for Thrivent.

Tyson takes great pride in building meaningful long-term relationships, helping others reach their financial goals, and guiding people in all stages of life. Outside of work Tyson enjoys golfing, fishing, playing pickleball or football, traveling, watching sports, and spending time with friends and family.

Katie has been at Thrivent since 2013 and began her Thrivent career in the Annuities Interaction Center before joining the remote practice service team. She brings over 13 years of customer care experience and strives to create positive customer interactions. Outside of work she loves to go on adventures with her 2 children and rescue dog.

Laura has been with Thrivent since 2003. She has experience in a variety of areas including Brokerage Services, Suitability, Mutual Fund Customer Service, and she recently joined our Remote Practice Support team. Laura's specialties are working with Investment and Financial Analysis Tools and new accounts. She primarily assists with Erik and Ian's clients.

Mariah has been with Thrivent on the Remote Practice Support team since 2019 and has a background in customer service. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family, walking/biking outdoors, and delving into various hobbies including crafting, painting, and classical music. She works primarily with Erik's clients.