About Cornerstone Group

We're proud to be Thrivent financial professionals. We provide personalized financial guidance to people at all stages of life. At Thrivent, we view money not as a goal, but as a tool — one that can afford you a life rich in meaning and gratitude. We believe humanity thrives when individuals make the most of all they've been given. We're here to help you do just that.

Thrivent - Andover

Joe Stepanek

Joe Stepanek

ChFC®, FIC

Joe is a Wealth Advisor working in our Andover office. Joe has more than 25 years of experience helping clients with their financial goals and became a member of the Thrivent Hall of Fame in 2016.

Hall of Fame represents long-term commitment to our organization with consistent, successful performance. Financial Professionals qualify for Hall of Fame by achieving at least 20 years of service and by meeting performance goals. 

Title

Wealth Advisor

State(s) Licensed
AZ , FL , IA , MI , MN , WI
Location

Andover, MN

Website
https://connect.thrivent.com/joe-stepanek
Email
joe.stepanek@thrivent.com
Phone
763-276-9373
    Leif Erickson

    Leif Erickson

    RICP®, BFA™, CEPA

    Leif is passionate about helping clients manage their finances through the different seasons of their lives. He focuses on retirement, estate and tax planning strategies for individuals, business owners, and their families.

    His certifications as a Certified Exit Planning Advisor®, Retirement Income Certified Professional® and a Behavioral Financial Advisor™ help him advise his clients on virtually any financial issue.

    Leif is currently serving as an elected member of the Forest Lake City Council (2023 - present) and is among a select group, with only 13% of Twin Cities Wealth Advisors earning the esteemed Five Star Award, which he has received for five consecutive years. Professionals who receive this award must possess strong industry credentials and are evaluated based on the quality of their current practices. Criteria for the award include industry experience, the number of households serviced, client assets, client retention rates, education, and professional designation. Additional information can be found here.

    Along with his wife, Chelsea, Leif enjoys traveling, motorcycling, and quiet evenings on Forest Lake with family or friends.

    Title

    Financial Advisor

    State(s) Licensed
    AZ , CA Insurance Lic. #4282837 , CO , IA , MN , TN , WI
    Location

    Forest Lake, MN

    Website
    https://connect.thrivent.com/leif-erickson
    Email
    leif.erickson@thrivent.com
    Phone
    651-238-3030
    Sophey Stepanek

    Sophey Stepanek

    Sophey is our Client Relationship Manager as well as being fully licensed. We're grateful to have her help us manage all the details!

    She graduated from the University of Minnesota.

    Title

    Licensed Office Professional

    Location

    Andover & Forest Lake

      Luke Turnquist

      Luke Turnquist

      Title

      Financial Producer I

      State(s) Licensed
      MN , WI
      Website
      https://connect.thrivent.com/luke-turnquist
      Email
      luke.turnquist@thrivent.com
      Phone
      763-202-1688