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Gene L Elder

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Gene L Elder
Financial Consultant
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CFP®, FIC
Part of the Trail Ridge Associates practice
About Me
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Family

My wife, Angie, and I met while attending Mount Marty University in Yankton, South Dakota, and we’ve been blessed with two wonderful kids, Maddie and Layne. Maddie graduated from Colorado Christian University in May 2026 with a degree in Elementary and Special Education. She is now teaching in a Special Education classroom at Lopez Elementary in the Poudre School District. Maddie is married to Brandon Fidler, who is studying to become a pilot through Aims Community College. Our daughter, Layne, is pursuing a business degree at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona. She enjoys the warm Arizona weather and works at a local soda shop called Swig. Our family also includes two dogs, Sadie and Sage, who love to snuggle and play ball.


Fun

I played college baseball and still enjoy being in a summer “old guy” league. It’s true baseball and we use wood bats. Even though I’m two shoulder surgeries in, I want to play until I “can’t”. And a fun fact, I've had the opportunity to coach the local baseball team at Loveland High School the last couple years - Go Redwolves! I also enjoy golfing, fishing and hunting when I get the chance.

 

Future

I currently hold my CFP® designation, and my goals include working on my Behavioral Financial Advisor designation and eventually my Retirement Income Certified Professional designation.


Faith

My family and I attend Good Shepherd Church here in Loveland and have enjoyed the community here. We also had the opportunity to take a trip to the Holy Land in 2023 - it was an incredible experience!



You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.

-2 Corinthians 9:11

About Me
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Getting your finances in order isn’t always easy or clear. That’s why I’m here to provide the expertise and support you need. Whether you’re just starting out or preparing for a meaningful retirement, you deserve personalized financial guidance driven by what’s important to you. Together, we’ll assess your financial picture and explore how you can achieve your goals.
My qualifications
  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®
  • Fraternal Insurance Counselor
  • Series 6 - Investment Company Products and Variable Contracts Limited Representative
  • Series 7 - General Securities Representative
  • Series 63 - Licensed Securities Agent
  • Series 65 - Investment Adviser Representative
My state licenses
  • Alabama
  • Alaska
  • Arizona
  • Arkansas(Insurance Lic. #2856901)
  • California(Insurance Lic. #0M02672)
  • Colorado
  • Florida
  • Hawaii
  • Idaho
  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • Iowa
  • Kansas
  • Massachusetts
  • Montana
  • Nevada
  • New Mexico
  • New York
  • Oklahoma
  • Oregon
  • Pennsylvania
  • South Dakota
  • Texas
  • Utah
  • Washington
  • West Virginia
  • Wyoming

Insights

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Office location
Loveland Location
2956 Ginnala Dr Ste 102
Loveland, CO 80538
Phone970-744-4629Hours
M – F: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Licensing is available through your State Insurance Department’s website, which can be located through the National Association of Insurance Commissioners website.

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

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

Thrivent provides advice and guidance through its Financial Planning Framework that generally includes a review and analysis of a client’s financial situation. A client may choose to further their planning engagement with Thrivent through its Dedicated Planning Services (an investment advisory service) that results in written recommendations for a fee.

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.