Gateway Financial Group | Thrivent

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Empowering Financial Lives with Confidence, Clarity, and Purpose

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We can't wait to meet you

At Gateway Financial Group, we believe your financial strategy should reflect more than your finances. It should reflect what matters most to you.

Our team of experienced financial professionals brings together specialized knowledge and collaborative guidance to help you make confident financial decisions and build a meaningful legacy for generations to come. From investments and insurance to small business strategies and personalized financial planning, we’re here to provide guidance tailored to your life, goals, and values.

No matter where you are on your financial journey, you don’t have to navigate it alone.

We’re here to help you move forward with confidence, clarity, and purpose.

Ready to get started? Let’s talk.

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®

Jonathan Pickens

Jonathan PickensFinancial AdvisorCEPA®

Brian Horner

Brian HornerFinancial Advisor

Danny Kapeller

Danny KapellerFinancial Advisor

Tyler Kohout

Tyler KohoutFinancial Advisor

Rachel Sampl

Rachel SamplAssociate

Matthew Crowe

Matthew CroweInvestment Analyst

Kelsie Hogenkamp

Kelsie HogenkampInsurance Support Associate

Lisa Perry

Lisa PerryMarketing Specialist

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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

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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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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.