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, DC, FL, GA, KY, LA, MD, MI, NC, PA, SC, TN, TX,
Website
https://connect.thrivent.com/don-goldsmith
Phone
770-982-0420
Ryan Jones

Ryan Jones

Title

Financial Advisor

State(s) Licensed
FL, GA,
Website
https://connect.thrivent.com/ryan-t-jones
Phone
470-535-9411
    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 Financial Advisor

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

    Darcy Juday

    Darcy has been with Thrivent since 2008.

    Title

    Senior Practice Support Specialist

    Location

    Thrivent Home Office, Appleton, WI

    Phone
    920-628-4721
      Lynda Reader

      Lynda Reader

      Lynda has been with Thrivent since 2023.

      Title

      Advanced Licensed Practice Support Specialist

      Location

      Thrivent Home Office, Appleton, WI

      Phone
      920-628-4721
        Daniel Chalmers

        Daniel Chalmers

        Daniel has been with Thrivent since 2025.

        Title

        Licensed Practice Support Specialist

        Location

        Thrivent Home Office, Appleton, WI

        Phone
        920-628-4721
          Tanya Verhagen

          Tanya Verhagen

          Tanya has been with Thrivent since 2019.

          Title

          Unlicensed Practice Support Specialist

          Location

          Thrivent Home Office, Appleton, WI

          Phone
          920-628-4721