About East Metro Team

The East Metro Team isn’t an office full of people you meet just once or twice. We’re here to make sure the financial guidance process is based on your goals and values. You’ll get to know the whole team as you schedule your appointments, build and implement a plan, call with questions, attend our social events, lead a Thrivent Action Team and introduce us to your friends and family. We’ll help you make decisions around your insurance, investing and retirement planning needs by getting to know what really matters to you. Our mission is to guide Christians to be wise with money so they can live more content, confident, and generous lives.

Living Generously In Our Community

  • President, Gwinnett Habitat for Humanity
  • Treasurer, Southeast Gwinnett Co-Op
  • Finance Committee Member, Lutheran Services of GA
  • Relay for Life Sponsor, American Cancer Society
Donald Goldsmith

Donald Goldsmith

ChFC®, FIC, RICP®, CKA®

Whether you’re just starting out in your career or are preparing for the retirement you’ve dreamed about, I can help you identify financial opportunities to help you reach your ultimate destination with confidence. Based on your goals, needs and budgets, I can help develop a spectrum of financial solutions— including retirement income accumulation and distribution— which may include investments, insurance or annuities. I also work with accountants and estate planning attorneys to help create and implement tax minimization and estate preservation strategies so you can live and leave a legacy for the people and causes that matter to you. Kelly Goldsmith and I have been married since 2000 and have been working together as financial representatives with Thrivent since 2004. • Certified Kingdom Advisor® • FINRA Series 07 General Securities Representative • FINRA Series 66 Uniform Combined State Law

Title

Wealth Advisor

State(s) Licensed
AL, FL, GA, KY, LA, MD, MI, NC, PA, SC, TX,
Website
https://connect.thrivent.com/don-goldsmith
Phone
770-982-0420
Kelly Goldsmith

Kelly Goldsmith

CFP®, CASL®, RICP®, CLTC®, CKA®

Sometimes all you need is someone to help show you the way, and it’s no different when it comes to your finances. Whether you’re just starting out in your career or are preparing for the retirement of your dreams, I’m here to listen, understand and help guide you along your financial journey. Through a full range of Thrivent products and services, I’ll help you create a financial strategy driven by your values. Together, we can explore how you can: • Save for a specific need, like retirement or college • Prepare for an unexpected illness or injury • Plan for long-term care expenses • Prepare to transition savings to income in retirement • Support your church or community Don Goldsmith and I have been married since 2000 and have been working together as financial representatives with Thrivent since 2004. • Certified Kingdom Advisor® • CLTC® (Certification in Long-Term Care) a designation granted by the Corporation for Long-Term Care Certification • FIC (Fraternal Insurance Counselor) a designation granted by the Fraternal Field Managers’ Association • FINRA Series 7 General Securities Representative • FINRA Series 66 Uniform Combined State Law • Bachelor of Arts, Western Maryland College

Title

Associate

State(s) Licensed
GA,
Website
https://connect.thrivent.com/kelly-goldsmith
Phone
770-982-0420
Caron Clements

Caron Clements

Caron has been at Thrivent since 2010 and began her career in Life Insurance before moving to the Remote Practice Support team in 2021. She brings over 20 years of Insurance and Financial services industry experience and functions as liaison to achieve exceptional workflow and solutions.

Title

Senior Licensed Practice Support Specialist

Location

Remote

Phone
920-628-4719
    Katie Braun

    Katie Braun

    Katie has been at Thrivent since 2013 and began her Thrivent career in Annuities before moving to Remote Practice Support team in 2022. She has over 13 years of customer care experience and strives to create positive customer interactions. She has expertise in Annuities and supports all product related tasks to help leverage workload.

    Title

    Advanced Licensed Practice Support Specialist

    Location

    Remote

    Phone
    920-628-4719
      Heather Kirch

      Heather Kirch

      Heather has been at Thrivent since 2013 and began her Thrivent career in Contract Change before moving to the Remote Practice Support team in 2019. She has expertise in life insurance and supports all products. 


      Title

      Practice Support Specialist

      Location

      Remote

      Phone
      920-628-4719