
About Lydia Hiesterman
A little bit about me
Hi I'm Lydia. First, I'm a child of God. I'm also a mom, farmer, business owner, volunteer 5th grade girls' basketball coach, an aspiring organist, and a decent gardener. A lot of these "titles" can be taken away from me, but my identity in Christ is one thing that can never be taken from me and I'm so thankful for that truth.
My lens or approach to my work is framed by my personal experiences of living and working in a rural community as well as experiencing child loss and divorce. I am an authentic and caring partner to my clients, a safe space to navigate the unknown and the challenges life brings, while making a plan for future success and prosperity. I thank God for guiding me along my life and cherish the clients I have been able to help.
What I can offer
As a financial advisor with Brick Street Financial Group-Thrivent, I help clients on their unique financial journey.
I'm passionate about bringing financial clarity to two unique subsets of clients:
1) Women navigating life's challenges (child loss, or loss of spouse)
2) Farmers and clients in rural communities
I'm here to help you make informed decisions that support your goals and honor your values. I bring 18 years of professional experience to my clients. I'm also proud to partner with a team of financial advisors across the country bringing a wealth of knowledge to the conversation, offering the best solutions to our clients.
I hope to be the resource for you as you navigate the blessings and challenges life brings.
Education & Accomplishments
- Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness, Farm, and Financial Management - University of Illinois
- Masters of Science in Agricultural Economics - Purdue University
- Certification in Long-Term Care (CLTC®)
- Fraternal Insurance Counselor (FIC)
- Behavioral Finance Advisor (BFA)
- Life and health insurance licenses
- FINRA Series 66 Uniform Combined State Law Exam
- FINRA Series 7 General Securities Representative Exam
- Court of the Table - Million Dollar Round Table. MDRT is an industry honor based on sales excellence, outstanding client service, ethical conduct, and professional knowledge
- 2020 Sapphire Premier Practice Leader. Recognizing leadership excellence in sales and service to members.
- 4-Time Peak Performer Conference Qualifier. Recognizes Thrivent’s Top FPs in total life, health, and annuity conference credits
- 2 Time Summit Conference Qualifier. Summit Circle is the organization’s second-highest conference recognition level for sales and service.
- 1 Time Pinnacle Conference Qualifier. Pinnacle is the organization's highest conference recognition level for sales and service
- Thrivent Advisor since 2016
- More than 18 years of experience in the agriculture business industry
Meet My Team

Brick Street Financial Group
- Title
Team Practice
- Website
- https://connect.thrivent.com/brick-street-financial-group

Kaitlynne Wenzl
Kaitlynne (who goes by Kaitie) is our office administrator and organizes our calendars. Prior to joining the team, she had roles in marketing, sales, and program administration, making her the ideal person for our team. She continues to be a cheerleading coach for the Ruby Reds in Washington County Kansas as well as amazing support serving our clients.
- Title
Office Professional
- Phone
- 785-370-6200

Stephanie Shields
Stephanie has been with Thrivent since 1995. She focuses on retirement income accumulation and distribution, which may include investments, insurance or annuities. She is also passionate about helping clients create a legacy for the people and charities that most matter to them.
- Title
Wealth Advisor
- Location
959 South Coast Dr., Ste. 374, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
- Phone
- 949-260-0442

Luke Cattau
Luke started at Thrivent in 2002 after interning with the company for two years while finishing his finance degree. He is passionate about getting to know our clients and what is most important to them, which allows us to create a personalized plan to help them realize their financial goals. One of the things he appreciates most about working for Thrivent is not only helping people with their goals, but also working for an organization that encourages us and our members to be generous.
- Title
Associate Wealth Advisor
- Location
959 South Coast Dr., Ste. 374, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
- Phone
- 949-260-0442