Hi, I'm Eleni Richey. As a financial advisor with Thrivent in Walnut Creek, I help individuals and families navigate the financial questions that come with life's biggest transitions.

Many of the people I work with are growing families, parents balancing the needs of both children and aging parents, and people whose careers haven't followed a traditional path. Before becoming a financial advisor, I spent years supporting families in caregiving roles, and that experience continues to shape how I approach financial planning today.

I'm especially passionate about helping new and expecting parents navigate the many financial conversations that arise after welcoming a child. From balancing competing priorities and updating protections for your family to planning for the future while managing the realities of today, my goal is to help make those conversations feel less overwhelming and more approachable.

I also have a special appreciation for the challenges facing the "sandwich generation" - people who are caring for children while also supporting aging parents. These families are often pulled in multiple directions at once, and I enjoy helping them think through the financial and practical decisions that come with caring for the people they love.

I believe financial planning should feel approachable and personal, not intimidating. Whether you're welcoming a new baby, planning for retirement, caring for loved ones, or simply trying to make thoughtful decisions with your money, I'm here to help you create a plan that supports the life you want to build. My goal is to provide a comfortable, judgment-free environment where you can ask questions, clarify your priorities, and make confident financial decisions. I believe money is a tool that can help support the people and causes that matter most to you.