Adam has been with Thrivent since December 2016 and also remains actively involved in the agriculture industry. This unique perspective allows him to bring farm strategies and real-world experience into his work, helping clients at all stages of life. From retirement planning to insurance and investment strategies, Adam provides personalized guidance rooted in understanding each client’s individual goals and needs. He is passionate about building strong relationships and helping clients achieve long-term financial success.

A Valley City native, Adam lives on his family farm in Kathryn with his fiancée, Abby, and their dog, Motley. He enjoys spending time with family and friends, volunteering with the Kathryn Fire Department, and staying active outdoors. In his free time, you’ll often find him fishing, hunting, at the lake, or cheering on NDSU Athletics, the Jacksonville Jaguars, and the Minnesota Twins.

Steph has been with Thrivent since 2019 and is passionate about helping individuals and families work toward their financial goals with confidence. She specializes in retirement income planning, education funding, insurance strategies, investments, and farm transition, creating personalized plans built around each client.

Raised on a family farm near Enderlin, she values hard work, stewardship, and strong relationships. She lives in Valley City with her husband, Kyle, and their two sons, Parker and Riley, and enjoys volunteering, cheering on her kids at hockey, baseball, and football, and spending time with family and their pets.

Tony grew up in Valley City, developing a love for competition and a strong work ethic inspired by his parents. After earning a Business Marketing degree from NDSU, he moved to Wahpeton and joined Thrivent in 2020, where he focuses on building trust and delivering value for clients.

Outside of work, he enjoys hunting, fishing, and golfing, and spending time with his wife Nichole, their children Kayden and Evelyn, and their dogs, Brooks and Duke. He is proud to be part of the Wahpeton/Breckenridge community and is committed to serving clients and community with dedication and care.

Sam joined Thrivent in September 2017 as a part-time Office Professional and now plays a key role supporting the office and client experience. She enjoys learning about the many ways Thrivent serves its members and communities, especially helping clients get involved through Action Teams.

A graduate of VCSU with a degree in Human Services, Sam also has a passion for graphic design and enjoys using those skills when she can. In her free time, she loves spending time with her husband, Geoff, friends, and, of course, her cats. She also enjoys traveling, attending Minnesota Twins games, and giving back to the community.

Samantha is an office professional who joined Thrivent in early 2025. After spending eight years as a stay-at-home mom, she enjoys offering her skills and support to the Dakota Prairie Associates team at the Wahpeton office. She loves connecting with clients and getting to know Thrivent members.

Samantha grew up south of Wahpeton on a family farm in Fairmount, ND. She met her husband, Lance, while attending NDSCS. They loved the Wahpeton-Breckenridge community and decided to move back to the area in 2020 to raise their children: Addi, Ben, and Matthew. Beyond spending time with her family and friends, she has a lifelong passion for sports. In her free time, she can often be found playing or watching basketball, volleyball, golf, bowling, or softball.

Scott is one of our regions' Revenue Growth Director. While Scott leads the financial professionals in our region, he continues to guide members to reach their financial goals. Scott was a high school teacher before starting his career at Thrivent in 2014. To learn more about Scott and his role with Thrivent, please visit his Thrivent website at, https://connect.thrivent.com/scott-wilmes/.

In his free time, Scott enjoys spending time with his family, his wife Wendi, and children, Abby, Alyssa, and Zach. Scott likes traveling, watching his favorite sports teams, fishing and the outdoors.