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Gretchen Franti

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Gretchen Franti
Associate
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Part of the North Fork Associates practice
About Gretchen Franti
About Gretchen Franti

I grew up in a household where planning for your future was important. When I was 16, my parents introduced me to Thrivent and purchased my very first life insurance policy to protect me as I embarked on my first steps into adulthood. After growing up in Rochester, NY and graduating from the University of Dayton in OH, I have now lived in Virginia for over 20 years. My husband and I met at our church in Alexandria and have been married for 21 years. I worked as a photographer in the DC metro area for 10 years and then moved to the country to start a family. My three boys are all in school now, and I’m excited to have a fulfilling career with the company that I have been a member of since I was a teenager. I enjoy meeting new people as well as connecting deeper with the people I already know. I enjoy volunteering at the school, the local gym and my church. I stay busy running my three boys to and from sporting activities, and together we like to go camping and hiking.

Education & Accomplishments
  • BFA University of Dayton
  • Virginia Life and Health Licensing
  • Series 7 & 66 Licensing
My qualifications
  • Bachelors of Art, University of Dayton OH
  • Series 7 - General Securities Representative
My state licenses
  • North Carolina
  • Virginia

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The Washington UpdateOct 27, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC
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How does what's happening in Washington affect your bottom line?During The Washington Update, get non-partisan analysis from expert Jeff Bush. His insights give perspective to the changing landscape in the nation's capital and its impact on taxes, investments, and retirement planning. This non-partisan analysis of current events in Washington offers insights that could influence investing and retirement planning decisions.No products will be sold. Speaker is not affiliated with Thrivent. Views are their own. For additional disclosures see thrivent.com/social. 6002725.1
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The Washington UpdateOct 27, 2026, 11:30 PM UTC
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How does what's happening in Washington affect your bottom line?During The Washington Update, get non-partisan analysis from expert Jeff Bush. His insights give perspective to the changing landscape in the nation's capital and its impact on taxes, investments, and retirement planning. This non-partisan analysis of current events in Washington offers insights that could influence investing and retirement planning decisions.No products will be sold. Speaker is not affiliated with Thrivent. Views are their own. For additional disclosures see thrivent.com/social. 6002725.1
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