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Jem Karst

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🌈 About Me
🌈 About Me

I’m a Financial Advisor at Thrivent, a queer person, an activist, a community builder, and a parent of three amazing humans who continually remind me of the importance of compassion, purpose, and living with intention. My work is grounded in a deep love for humanity and a belief that everyone deserves a financial path that reflects their identity, values, and dreams.


I often say, “inclusion is my love language,” and my commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion shapes how I show up — as a guide, a listener, a change‑maker, and a co‑creator in my clients’ journey. I...

My qualifications
  • Bachelors of Finance, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
  • Human Resources Management, Cornell University
  • Investment Adviser Representative
  • Securities Industry Essentials
  • General Securities Representative
My state licenses
  • Colorado
  • Minnesota
Office locations
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