About Kansas City Metro Group
We're proud to be Thrivent financial professionals. We provide personalized financial guidance to people at all stages of life. At Thrivent, we view money not as a goal, but as a tool — one that can afford you a life rich in meaning and gratitude. We believe humanity thrives when individuals make the most of all they've been given. We're here to help you do just that.
Meet Our Team

Jacob Wedekind
ChFC®, FIC
- Title
Financial Consultant
- State(s) Licensed
- AZ, CA Insurance Lic. #4306639 , CO, FL, IA, IL, KS, MN, MO, NE, OK, PA, TX,
- Website
- https://connect.thrivent.com/jacob-wedekind
- Phone
- 816-429-7526

Gary Eldridge
FIC
- Title
Associate
- State(s) Licensed
- AL, KS, MI, MO, NC,
- Website
- https://connect.thrivent.com/gary-eldridge
- Phone
- 816-429-7526

Jennifer McLaughlin
FIC
- Title
Financial Advisor
- State(s) Licensed
- FL, KS, MN, MO, ND, NE,
- Website
- https://connect.thrivent.com/jennifer-mclaughlin
- Phone
- 816-429-7526