Happy Father's Day!
Today, we honor the men who show up every day—for their families, their communities, and their futures. Whether you're helping a child buy their first car, sharing stories over coffee, or laying the foundation for generations to come, your influence runs deep.
You’re not just providers—you’re protectors, mentors, and role models. Thank you for everything you do, and for the legacy you’re building.
Wishing you a day filled with appreciation and a little well-deserved rest.
Thrivent is partnering with a company called Empathy to offer a new grief resource. Empathy offers the tools and resources to support families through the difficult experience of losing a loved one.
Empathy can be accessed via app, online and over the phone. Care Managers provide personalized guidance and custom care plans for helping manage both the emotional and practical aspects of loss.
Learn more about this new membership benefit: https://bit.ly/43H43Zn
Happy to share Thrivent has been named to the Fortune 500 list in 2025 for the 31st consecutive year! Honored to be part of an organization with a legacy of financial strength and stability, guided by purpose and good stewardship.
🌞🎉 We've got a new face in the office — meet Olivia Sickmiller! 🎉🌞
We’re so excited to welcome Olivia to the team this summer as our Office Professional.
Olivia is currently studying Interior Architecture & Design at La Roche University, with minors in Photography and Marketing/Business Finance — because one major just wasn’t enough! She's also a volleyball player and will be a Resident Assistant starting this fall.
When she’s not juggling her many talents, Olivia loves being outdoors, painting, and diving into all things creative. Oh — and get this — she taught herself to be ambidextrous!
She’s most excited to meet new people and dip her toes into the business world (stylishly, of course — this girl loves fun and colorful shoes).
We’re thrilled to have her with us this summer — please help us welcome her to our team!
Last Thursday, Friday, and Monday, our Endeavor Financial Group team in Van Wert, OH had a blast delivering coffee and donuts to the awesome teachers, faculty, and bus drivers at Crestview, Lincolnview, and Van Wert schools!
Just a small way to say THANK YOU for everything you do — the long days, the early mornings, the dedication, and the heart you pour into your students every day. You truly make a difference, and we’re so lucky to have you in our community. 💛
We appreciate you not just during Teacher Appreciation Month, but all year long!
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Please note: We will be closed on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, in observance of the holiday.
As we approach this day of remembrance, we honor the courage and sacrifice of those who gave their lives in service to our country.
Thank you for planning ahead with us.
Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, May 27th.
Are you and your partner on the same page about your finances? Having a clear understanding of each other’s financial perspectives and goals can bring you closer as a couple. Here are tips for starting those conversations: https://bit.ly/4iAWWph
So you’ve graduated college. 🎓Congratulations! Now what? Start with updating or creating your budget. Your financial situation may have changed after graduating and you’ll want to revisit your spending and saving goals.
Here are additional financial considerations for recent grads: https://bit.ly/4lQH195
You prepare for downpours with a rain jacket—why not do the same for your finances? Staying proactive and informed about your finances can help you build good money habits and minimize future challenges. Let's review your financial plan to help you stay ahead of financial surprises.
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🌸 Honoring the Moms & Grandmothers of Endeavor Financial Group 🌸
This Mother’s Day, we’re celebrating the incredible women who are not only essential to our success — but also to their families. 💼❤️
To the hardworking moms and grandmothers on our Endeavor Financial Group team: your strength, care, and dedication inspire us every single day. Whether you're guiding clients or guiding your family, you lead with compassion, resilience, and heart.
We’re proud to work alongside you and grateful for everything you bring to our workplace and beyond.
Happy Mother’s Day — today we celebrate you. 💐
Estate planning guide: Essential documents & checklist
As you plan for the future, consider how you want to leave a legacy for the ones you love. This guide provides a checklist of things you’ll want to include in your estate plan, a list of important documents to consider and frequently asked questions. ⬇️
Gifting money and assets to your grandchildren requires careful planning. Learn more about tax implications, gifting limitations and other considerations when it comes to gifting to grandchildren: https://bit.ly/4ddhWlb
🌮 Thank You for Joining Us! 🌮
A big THANK YOU to everyone who came out to "Let’s Taco ‘Bout Thrivent Action Teams" at Azul this past Thursday! We had a fantastic time connecting, sharing laughs, enjoying delicious tacos, and learning more about how Thrivent Action Teams can make a meaningful difference in our community.
Your presence, energy, and passion for giving back truly made the event special. We’re inspired by your commitment and can’t wait to see the incredible impact your future Action Teams will create!
If you have any questions about starting your own Action Team or want to continue the conversation, don’t hesitate to reach out—we're here to help.
🌟 Let’s keep the momentum going and continue to live generously!
#ThriventActionTeams #LiveGenerously #CommunityImpact #ThankYou
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Taking Social Security early? Reasons to consider (with pros & cons)
Should you take Social Security early? It depends on your unique needs. Before deciding, make sure to take the pros and cons into consideration. Together, we can talk about your Social Security income and retirement savings to help determine whether claiming benefits early makes sense.
How to invest during a market downturn
Choosing what to invest in during a market downturn depends on a few factors, such as your financial goals, time horizon and risk tolerance. This resource provides investment opportunities for your consideration, so you can make thoughtful decisions about how you want to invest. Let’s connect if you’d like to discuss what changes you can make to your investment portfolio to help hedge against risk and position you to reach your long-term goals.
In this quarter’s Thrivent Market & Economic Update, our investment leaders discuss market and economic trends, including inflation, interest rates, tariffs and the potential safe haven municipal bonds can provide. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3GkXbYa
👋 Meet Michael, our newest Associate Representative – and we’re excited to welcome him to the team!
Michael is a proud husband to his wife, Kylee, and a loving dad to their sweet 5-month-old daughter. Their family also includes an energetic Aussiedoodle who loves going on walks. Michael is passionate about staying active in his community—he serves on the worship team and as Treasurer at his church in Van Wert, and he’s also a board member of the Van Wert County Tennis Association.
Outside of work, you’ll find Michael enjoying a round of golf or tennis, going for a run, cooking up something delicious, or spending time with Kylee, Clara, and their friends and extended family.
🎓 Fun fact: Michael has a degree in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Toledo and spent five years as a New Product Development Engineer in the automation industry before transitioning into the financial world.
Michael is excited to make a meaningful impact by building genuine relationships and helping people feel more confident about their finances. He’s committed to fully understanding each client’s unique situation and goals, so they can work together to build a plan that leads to long-term success.
Welcome, Michael—we’re lucky to have you!
In observance of Good Friday, our office will be closed Friday, April 18th. We take this time to reflect and observe the day with reverence.
We’ll resume regular hours on Monday, April 21st.
Wishing you peace and reflection this Good Friday. ✝️