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About Grand View Associates

The Grand View Associates team isn’t an office full of people you meet just once or twice. We’re here to make sure the financial guidance process is based on your goals and values. You’ll get to know the whole team as you schedule your appointments, build and implement a plan, call with questions, attend our social events, lead a Thrivent Action Team and introduce us to your friends and family. We’ll help you make decisions around your insurance, investing and retirement planning needs by getting to know what really matters to you. We see money as a tool, not a goal, and through this lens can accomplish more in bringing you real satisfaction.
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Entrance

Sioux Falls Location: 3903 W Technology Circle

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Entrance

Dakota Dunes Location: 389 W Steamboat Dr, Suite 103

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Sioux Falls Location

Waiting Area

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Dakota Dunes Location

Meeting Room

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Sioux Falls Location

Front Conference Room

Grand View Associates

Bill Erck

Bill Erck

LUTCF®, FIC, RICP®, CLTC®

Bill has been with Thrivent Financial since 1998. He specializes in helping members with retirement income planning needs. Bill has been married to his wife Lisa since 1992. They have two children, Tyler & Emily. They are members of Blessed Redeemer Lutheran church in Brandon, SD. Bill enjoys family activities of camping, boating, hunting and mission trips.

Title

Financial Advisor

State(s) Licensed
AR Insurance Lic. #1915749 , AZ , CA Insurance Lic. #0L36314 , IA , IL , KS , MN , MO , NE , SC , SD , VA
Website
https://connect.thrivent.com/bill-erck
Phone
605-373-0292
Fax

605-910-5740

Adam Weeman

Adam Weeman

CFP®, FIC, CKA®

Adam has been with Thrivent Financial since 2005. He specializes in helping members with retirement income planning needs. Adam also has the Certified Kingdom Advisor designation. He has been married to his wife Becky since 1998. They have three children, Isaac, Julia and Titus. They are members of Faith Lutheran church in Sioux Falls, SD. Adam enjoys spending time with family, golfing, and volunteering for different charitable activities.

Title

Financial Advisor

State(s) Licensed
AR Insurance Lic. #6265701 , AZ , CA Insurance Lic. #0H77387 , CO , FL , GA , IA , IL , MN , MO , NE , SC , SD , VA , WI
Website
https://connect.thrivent.com/adam-weeman
Phone
605-271-2701
Fax

605-910-5740

Adam Brinkman

Adam Brinkman

CFP®, FIC

Adam has been with Thrivent Financial since 2008. He specializes in helping members with retirement planning. Adam has been married to his wife Sarah since 2010. They have been blessed with 3 children, Dylan, Harper, and Berkley. Adam enjoys spending time with his family, golfing, boating, and traveling.

Title

Wealth Advisor

State(s) Licensed
CO , IA , IL , MN , MO , ND , NE , SD , TX
Website
https://connect.thrivent.com/adam-brinkman
Phone
605-271-7671
Fax

605-910-5740

Tyler Erck

Tyler Erck

Tyler has been with Grand View Associates since 2020. He specializes in helping individuals and families reach their financial goals. Tyler has been married to his wife, Kara, since 2022. They are expecting their first child in March 2024. Tyler enjoys spending time with family, hunting, camping, and golfing. 

Title

Financial Associate

Location

Sioux Falls & Dakota Dunes

Phone
605-501-0716
Fax

605-910-5740

    James Erck

    James Erck

    FIC

    Jim has been with Grand View Associates since 2012. He has worked in the financial services industry since 2004. Jim is an associate who handles many of the day to day needs of our clients. He and his wife Paula have been married since 2000, and have two children. The live in the Tea, SD community.

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    Associate

    State(s) Licensed
    IA , MN , SD
    Location

    Sioux Falls

    Website
    https://connect.thrivent.com/james-erck
    Phone
    605-373-0292
    Fax

    605-910-5740

      Michelle Lessmann

      Michelle Lessmann

      Michelle has been with Thrivent since 2019. She is an associate who handles many of the day to day needs of our clients mainly in the Dakota Dunes office. She & her husband, Colby, have been married since 2003 and have two boys, Logan & Sean. They are members of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Sioux City.

      Title

      Associate

      Location

      Dakota Dunes Location

      Phone
      712-224-0505
      Fax

      605-910-5740

        Kristie Venenga

        Kristie Venenga

        Kristie joined Grand View Associates in December, 2017. Kristie comes to us with 20+ years experience in the financial service industry. You will most likely be greeted by Kristie when you call or visit our office. She helps with case preparation for our team. Kristie & her husband Brent reside in Harrisburg, SD.

        Title

        Insurance Office Professional

        Location

        Sioux Falls Location

        Phone
        605-271-4418
        Fax

        605-910-5740

          Erica Smith

          Erica Smith

          Erica joined Grand View Associates in August 2023. Erica provides client support. She has been married to her husband Chad since 2013. They have three children Ryan, Logan, and Hayes. They are members of Trinity Lutheran Church in Tea, SD. 

          Title

          Insurance Support Associate

          Location

          Sioux Falls

          Phone
          605-271-7671
          Fax

          605-910-5740

            Pamela Bales

            Pamela Bales

            FIC

            Title

            Insurance Associate

            State(s) Licensed
            IA , NE , SD
            Location

            Dakota Dunes Location

            Phone
            712-224-0505