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Kris D Pahl

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Kris D Pahl
Financial Advisor
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CLF®, FIC, CKA®
Part of the Advocate Wealth Advisors practice
Tax Efficient Planning
Young Families
Retirement Planning
About Kris Pahl
About Kris Pahl

Kris began his Thrivent career as an advisor in 2005, after serving for twelve seasons as the head men’s soccer coach at Florida Southern College. In 2008 Kris moved into a field leadership role for Thrivent’s Southeast region and was elevated to Partner in 2011. Kris earned numerous company and industry awards during his time in leadership. In 2021, Kris moved back into the financial advisor role so that he could better serve his clients and spend more time with family.


Kris enjoys spectator sports, the performing arts, and spending time outdoors.

About Me
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Kris and Debbie met at Florida Southern College in Lakeland FL, and spent 35 years working and serving in the Lakeland community. Debbie is a retired Lutheran school teacher. They moved to the North Georgia mountains in the spring of 2023 to be closer to their two grown children and five grandchildren. 

How we work with clients
How we work with clients

Whether you are just getting started, or you are looking forward to new opportunities to make a difference, taking the first step is often the hardest. Using a goals-based approach, we are here to help you develop a roadmap.


Having coached athletes, advisors, and clients over the past 35 years, I apply a teaching and coaching approach to working with clients. We use a process that is designed to identify the things that are important to you, inventory the resources at hand, and create a plan that is uniquely designed to help you achieve your goals.


Our clients include:

  • Those nearing retirement age and needing assistance planning for both the financial and non-financial aspects of living in retirement.
  • Individuals who face the reality of solo aging during pre-retirement and retirement years.
  • High income earners who are looking to apply tax advantaged strategies to their plan.
  • Young families who understand the importance of protecting their family from unexpected illness or life events.


We look forward to meeting you!

My qualifications
  • Masters of Sports Management, United States Sports Academy
  • Bachelors of Business Administration/Management, Florida Southern College
  • Chartered Leadership Fellow®
  • Fraternal Insurance Counselor
  • Certified Kingdom Advisor®
  • Series 7 - General Securities Representative
My state licenses
  • Arizona
  • Colorado
  • Delaware
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Indiana
  • Louisiana
  • Michigan
  • North Carolina
  • Oklahoma
  • South Carolina
  • Texas

Insights

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It's National Cheeseburger Day! Tell me where your favorite place to grab a burger is in the comments. My favorite is at Rocco's in Jasper, GA
Put your savings to work for what’s next
Put your savings to work for what’s nextYou've worked hard to build your retirement savings—now help them work smarter for you. Retirement may last longer than you think, so the choices you make today can help you prepare for what’s next. Explore strategies that can help turn your savings into reliable income and help you feel more confident in the years ahead. ⬇️
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Grandparents day was yesterday but everyday is worth celebrating the gift of being a grandparent. Being a grandparent brings Debbie and I great joy! We thank God every day for the opportunity to spend time with them and to be a part of their lives.
Office location
Blairsville Location
276 Fiddlers Cove
Blairsville, GA 30512
Phone706-770-4246Hours
M – F: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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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