Financial Advisor - Cody Pfaff

Cody is the lead financial advisor in the practice. He started with Thrivent in 2016 after graduating from Grand Valley State University. He grew up in the Thumb of Michigan where he met his wife, Hannah. Together they have two children, Avery and Weston, and one dog, Chloe. Cody is committed to helping his clients reach their financial goals. When he is not helping his clients find financial clarity, he can be found spending time outdoors or spending time with his family. Cody is an active member of Zion Lutheran Church and serves on the Sherman Township Fire Department.

Office Professional - Sonja Smaglinski

Sonja started with the practice in 2021. She is from Harbor Beach and has 2 sons, Nathan and Vincent. She is a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Harbor Beach. She enjoys spending time with family and helping in the community. Sonja has prior experience handling the day-to-day operations of a trucking company. Sonja is the primary point of contact when you call or visit - she will schedule appointments and offer customer service and support.

Why Thrivent

After graduating from GVSU with a degree in finance, Cody knew that he wanted to positively impact people's financial lives. After learning about Thrivent and how he aligned with their goals and values, it was a great match. Cody is able to provide financial guidance on a personal level with the support of a Fortune 500 company that has been around for nearly 120 years. By operating a local Thrivent practice, Cody can provide local guidance to clients specific to their individual needs.

Giving Back

  • Sherman Township Volunteer Firefighter
  • Veteran’s Fishing Outing
  • Zion Lutheran Church/School – Harbor Beach
  • Harbor Beach Conservation Club
  • Toys for Tots

Education & Accomplishments

  • FINRA Series 7 General Securities Representative
  • FINRA Series 63 Uniform Securities Agent State Law Exam
  • FINRA Series 65 Uniform Investment Advisor
  • Life Insurance, Health Insurance, and Variable Annuities Producer License(s), State of Michigan
  • Life Insurance, Health Insurance, and Variable Annuities Producer License(s), State of Florida
  • Life Insurance, Health Insurance, and Variable Annuities Producer License(s), State of North Carolina
  • Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance, Grand Valley State University
  • Retirement Income Certified Professional, RICP®, American College of Financial Services
Generational Wealth Advisors

Generational Wealth Advisors

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Team Practice

Website
https://connect.thrivent.com/generational-wealth-advisors