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Jessica Meulendyke

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Jessica Meulendyke
Financial Advisor
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FIC, CKA®, BFA™
Part of the CrossRoads Consultants practice
Women's Markets
Tax Efficient Planning
Retirement Planning
About Jessica Meulendyke
About Jessica Meulendyke

I work with families to bring more wisdom, intention, and peace to their financial lives so they can make decisions that reflect their values, support the life they’re building, and use what they’ve been entrusted with well.


That can mean making wise decisions today, preparing for retirement, thinking intentionally about generosity, or considering what you want to pass on to the next generation—not only financially, but in values, responsibility, and purpose.


I have a special heart for LCMS called teachers and ministry families. My husband, John, is a called Lutheran teacher and administrator, so this is not only a world I understand professionally—it’s one I live in at home, too.


What I love most is helping people step back from individual financial decisions and see the bigger picture: What is enough? What do you want your money to make possible? What do you want the next season of life to look like? How do generosity, family, and legacy fit into the plan?


The financial details matter. But ultimately, I want your plan to help you live and give with greater clarity, freedom, and purpose.


I began my career with Thrivent in 2021 after 10 years in nonprofit fundraising, drawn to its mission of serving others and living our faith through everyday generosity. I grew up in the Milwaukee area and now live in Oconomowoc with John and our three children, Maggie, Kate, and Colt. When I’m not helping families, you can usually find us rock climbing at Devil’s Lake, relaxing in Wisconsin’s Northwoods, or fixing up our old farmhouse.

My qualifications
  • Masters, Bay Path University
  • Bachelors, Ripon College
  • Fraternal Insurance Counselor
  • Certified Kingdom Advisor®
  • Behavioral Financial Advisor™
  • Series 7 - General Securities Representative
  • Securities Industry Essentials
My state licenses
  • Arizona
  • Colorado
  • Florida
  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • Massachusetts
  • Michigan
  • Missouri
  • New Mexico
  • North Carolina
  • Oregon
  • South Carolina
  • Tennessee
  • Texas
  • Virginia
  • Wisconsin
Join us at an upcoming eventWe’d love to have the opportunity to meet you. We host financial workshops, volunteer opportunities and Thrivent market updates.
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Legacy Living: Conversations Worth Having NowSep 29, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC
Online Event
We all have plenty of time left…until we don’t.Whether it’s months, years, or decades from now, life can change in an instant — for you, a loved one, or a client. And we all want to avoid a frustrating end-of-life scavenger hunt.Closure Mapping helps bring peace of mind — and powerful outcomes.Use our bite-sized approach to create your own unique “Closure Map” to ensure your plans and wishes are honored. This interactive guide walks you through 40 steps — some tactical, some nostalgic, all customizable to your unique situation.There are three options to attend this webinar:Sept. 29 at 11:30 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. CTSept. 30 at 8:30 p.m. CTNo products will be sold. Speakers are not affiliated with Thrivent. Views are their own. See thrivent.com/social for additional disclosures.
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Leaving a Thriving LegacyOct 20, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC
Virtual Event
We are dedicated to helping you make thoughtful plans for your future—and for the people you care about most. Join us as we discuss strategies to navigate life’s unexpected challenges with confidence as we address:• Estate planning documents everyone should have• SECURE Act 2.0 and its impact on retirement accounts• The purpose and role of a will • Estate taxes and annual gifting limits• How the probate process works• Advantages of naming beneficiaries on accounts• Long-term care planning: costs and options• Charitable giving strategies and opportunities• How qualified charitable distributions (QCDs) work• Life insurance: Creating stability for every stage of lifeThis event is designed for our clients and their adult beneficiaries. Together, we’ll address common concerns about planning for aging parents and protecting family assets. We encourage you to invite your beneficiaries to attend this educational opportunity.Special guest speaker: Eric W. Bilger, FIC Financial Advisor, Thrivent2 Sessions: 11:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.No products will be sold. Thrivent and its financial advisors and professionals do not provide legal, accounting, or tax advice. Consult your attorney or tax professional. See Thrivent.com/social for additional disclosures. 31374FB N12-25Register
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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