Steve joined Thrivent in the fall of 1997 after a career as a wedding photographer. While he enjoyed being a part of a couple's special day, the weekends were spent away from his young family, and a new career in financial planning was truly a blessing from God.

He has enjoyed the many life transitions he has assisted in planning for, while building meaningful relationships with clients and clients whom he now calls 'friend'. Steve is truly a full-service Financial Advisor, with vast experience with life insurance, estate planning, and tax strategies in retirement. Steve looks forward to continued work with Thrivent and serving his community for years to come.

Perry is in her 5th year with Thrivent after spending 20 years working in a large variety of capacities and settings in the realm of Physical Therapy. She has always enjoyed helping individuals fulfil their potential and meet their goals, so financial advising has been no different.

She and her husband, Jeff called Hideaway Lake their home for almost 20 years. They moved with their son, Haden, to Tyler in 2020 so he could complete his primary education at Grace Community School. Jeff is the Postmaster in Mineola and Haden now attends Texas Tech studying Criminology and Political Science. Wreck 'em!

Perry's interests as a Financial Advisor are strongest in college planning strategies and meeting, engaging and financially educating women. Perry has recently obtained her Certified Divorce Financial Analyst designation to further understand the complexities of financial planning strategy. When she's not at the office, you can find she and her family at the pickleball courts, playing golf or playing soccer with friends.

Sara Steinbrueck serves as our Senior Client Service Administrator. She assists our team with meeting scheduling, preparation, and overall organization with the ultimate goal of creating an excellent customer experience.

Sara and her husband Paul have two daughters. In her spare time, Sara enjoys gardening, reading, singing, and traveling with her family.

Claire Dupuis serves as our Practice Development Coordinator. She supports the team through marketing initiatives, event planning, and coordination of Thrivent Action Teams and Thrivent Choice Dollars, all with a focus on strengthening relationships and community impact.

Claire moved to Tyler five years ago and has loved calling East Texas home. In her free time, she enjoys staying active through pickleball and tennis, as well as spending quality time with friends and family.