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At Great Lakes Bay Associates, our mission is to help you make wise financial decisions.
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We exist to help people achieve financial clarity.
We exist to help people achieve financial clarity.

What we offer

At Thrivent, we believe money is a tool, not a goal. Driven by a higher purpose at our core, we are committed to providing advice, investments, insurance, banking, and generosity programs to help people make the most of all they’ve been given.

How we deliver

At our heart, we are a membership-owned fraternal organization of Christians, as well as a holistic financial services organization, dedicated to serving the unique needs of our clients. We focus on their goals and priorities, guiding them towards financial choices that will help them live the life they want today— and tomorrow.

Our commitment

For over 100 years, Thrivent has been helping people build their financial futures and live more generous lives. Today, we’re a Fortune 500 company, offering a full range of financial solutions, serving over 2 million clients as well as the communities in which they live and work.

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.
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Bay City Location
6004 Westside Saginaw Rd Suite A
Bay City, MI 48706
Phone989-686-9620Fax989-686-9670Hours
M – 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: 989-686-9620

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.