Gateway Financial Group | Thrivent

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Empowering Financial Lives with Confidence, Clarity, and Purpose

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Gateway Financial Group is a team of accomplished financial professionals focused on helping you establish comprehensive strategies that mirror your particular values and beliefs.

We specialize in creating generational wealth by providing solutions-based, comprehensive financial advice and strategies through team member specialization and professional collaboration.

Our team provides a full array of financial services including investments, insurance, small business strategies, and dedicated planning services.

Whatever stage of life you are in, we are here to help you plan for the future with confidence, clarity, and purpose.

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Matthew Claus

Matthew ClausFinancial AdvisorFIC, RICP®, CLTC®

Brock Howard

Brock HowardFinancial AdvisorBFA™

Kari Lovera

Kari LoveraAssociate Financial AdvisorChFC®, LUTCF®, FIC, CLTC®

Tim Nielsen

Tim NielsenFinancial AdvisorCFP®, TPCP®

Christian Rowe

Christian RoweFinancial ConsultantBFA™, CEPA®

Brian Horner

Brian HornerFinancial Advisor

Danny Kapeller

Danny KapellerFinancial Advisor

Tyler Kohout

Tyler KohoutFinancial Advisor

Rachel Sampl

Rachel SamplAssociate

Lisa Perry

Lisa PerryMarketing Specialist

Kelsie Hogenkamp

Kelsie HogenkampInsurance Support Associate

Join us at an upcoming event

We’d love to have the opportunity to meet you. We host financial workshops, volunteer opportunities and Thrivent market updates.

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Thrivent Choice Dollars®

Jul 20, 2026, 9:00 PM UTC - Jan 1, 2027, 5:00 AM UTC

Online

Attention Thrivent Members! Thrivent Choice®️ gives clients with membership a voice in where Thrivent distributes millions in grant funding each year. For each Choice Dollar®️ directed, Thrivent provides $1 in grant funding. In addition to our benefit members receiving between 25–5,000 Choice Dollars* each year, all associate members now receive 25 Choice Dollars to increase Thrivent's global impact! Full Choice Dollars are available at the beginning of each year and can be directed through December 31st! So, don't wait until the need of the year! Login to your Thrivent.com account and direct them today!Be a part of the impact! Over $660M has been paid out through the program since 2010. * based on prior‑year qualifying product activity

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5 Phases of an IRA - St. Charles

Nov 5, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC

Bogey Hills Country Club | 1120 Country Club Road, St. Charles, MO 63303

There’s a shift in your mindset when you switch from saving and investing all those years to spending that money – and paying taxes on it. There are many options if your goal is to grow, spend and give more of your wealth. But it takes planning. Join us for our workshop on the Five Phases of an IRA to discover: How the 5 phases of an IRA relate to stages of your retirement. How time can have a great impact on tax-deferred retirement accounts. Strategies for reducing the taxes you and your heirs could pay.Dinner will be served.Limited spots available, register today!No products will be sold. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.27764-13M N1-24

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Why ThriventA different kind of financial services companyAs a Thrivent team practice, we're grounded in Thrivent's mission to help you achieve financial clarity and live generously.Thrivent is owned by its members, instead of by shareholders or investors. This means we aren't your typical for-profit financial company. Instead, we reinvest our profits back into the people and communities we serve.

Office Location

St Louis Location

1515 Des Peres Rd Suite 100
St Louis, MO 63131

Phone314-783-4214Fax866-925-7831HoursM – F: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Ready to connect?

We'd love to answer any questions you may have and start learning about your goals. We can meet however you're most comfortable—phone, virtual or in person.

Or call us directly: 314-783-4214

Licensing is available through your State Insurance Department’s website, which can be located through the National Association of Insurance Commissioners website.

Thrivent financial advisors and professionals have general knowledge of the Social Security tenets. For complete details on your situation, contact the Social Security Administration.

Not all team members may provide all products, programs and services in all states.

Not all team members may office at the locations listed.

* as of December 31, 2024

** Thrivent and its financial advisors and professionals do not provide legal, accounting or tax advice. Consult your attorney or tax professional.

Rating is based on Thrivent’s financial strength and claims-paying ability. Does not apply to investment product performance. For information on this rating, visit the rating agency's website.

Designations
For additional information on professional designations and the requirements to earn them, visit https://www.thrivent.com/designations

Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization's initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.