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Join us for the Estate Preservation for the Next Generation Watch Party Location: Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano, 320 Collins Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, IA Date & time: Tuesday, September 16 at 5 PM Please join us to learn from special guest speaker, Eric W. Bilger, FIC Financial Advisor for Thrivent, as he shares strategies around how to better prepare yourself for the “what-ifs” in life. This educational event is designed for our clients and their adult beneficiaries to help address their concerns about aging parents. We encourage you to invite any or all of your beneficiaries to attend. Dinner will be provided and will be served starting at 5 PM. RSVP by emailing kathy.walvoord@thrivent.com by Sept 11 as space is limited If you or your beneficiaries are not able to attend but wish to watch the webinar virtually, register at https://bit.ly/SouthCentralSept 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. 27764-12FB R2-24

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Join us for the Estate Preservation for the Next Generation Watch Party Location: Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano, 320 Collins Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, IA Date & time: Tuesday, September 16 at 5 PM Please join us to learn from special guest speaker, Eric W. Bilger, FIC Financial Advisor for Thrivent, as he shares strategies around how to better prepare yourself for the “what-ifs” in life. This educational event is designed for our clients and their adult beneficiaries to help address their concerns about aging parents. We encourage you to invite any or all of your beneficiaries to attend. Dinner will be provided and will be served starting at 5 PM. RSVP by emailing kathy.walvoord@thrivent.com by Sept 11 as space is limited If you or your beneficiaries are not able to attend but wish to watch the webinar virtually, register at https://bit.ly/SouthCentralSept 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. 27764-12FB R2-24

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The importance of estate planning: Protecting your people, property & privacy

Estate planning isn’t just for the wealthy, it’s for everyone. It’s about making sure your assets, no matter their value, go to the people, causes and organizations you care about. Take control of your legacy.

When you hear or read the word "estate," perhaps images flash in your mind of diamond jewelry, garden parties and gleaming yachts. So if you don't have any of...

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Join us for the Estate Preservation for the Next Generation Watch Party Location: Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano, 320 Collins Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, IA Date & time: Tuesday, September 16, 5-7 PM Please join us to learn from special guest speaker, Eric W. Bilger, FIC Financial Advisor for Thrivent, as he shares strategies around how to better prepare yourself for the “what-ifs” in life. This educational event is designed for our clients and their adult beneficiaries to help address their concerns about aging parents. We encourage you to invite any or all of your beneficiaries to attend. Dinner will be provided and will be served starting at 5 PM. RSVP by emailing kathy.walvoord@thrivent.com soon as space is limited If you or your beneficiaries are not able to attend but wish to watch the webinar virtually, register at https://bit.ly/SouthCentralSept 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. 27764-12FB R2-24

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Join us for the Estate Preservation for the Next Generation Watch Party Location: Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano, 320 Collins Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, IA Date & time: Tuesday, September 16, 5-7 PM Please join us to learn from special guest speaker, Eric W. Bilger, FIC Financial Advisor for Thrivent, as he shares strategies around how to better prepare yourself for the “what-ifs” in life. This educational event is designed for our clients and their adult beneficiaries to help address their concerns about aging parents. We encourage you to invite any or all of your beneficiaries to attend. Dinner will be provided and will be served starting at 5 PM. RSVP by emailing kathy.walvoord@thrivent.com soon as space is limited If you or your beneficiaries are not able to attend but wish to watch the webinar virtually, register at https://bit.ly/SouthCentralSept 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. 27764-12FB R2-24

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Investing basics: The complete guide for beginners

Investing may seem complex, but learning the basics can help prepare you to take the next step. From terminology 101 to learning how to assess your risk tolerance, this guide will help give you a foundational understanding of investing.​ If you’d like to align your investments with your financial goals, let’s set up a meeting.

Investments can seem complex, but with a foundational understanding, anyone can start building a brighter financial future. Here are the essentials to get you...

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August 2025 Market Update: Stocks set new highs, despite concerns

In the latest market update, Thrivent Asset Management experts discuss concerns about some data, while stocks continue to set new highs.

Market volatility continues, and we anticipate growth to slow.

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2025 Midyear Market Outlook

Will market volatility continue into the second half of 2025? Thrivent leaders share thoughts on what may happen in the Midyear Market Outlook.

We don’t anticipate the market roller coaster will get less bumpy in the second half of 2025.

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Thrivent is partnering with three organizations providing both immediate relief and long-term recovery support in Texas. When you make a donation through the online giving platform, Thrivent will add $1 to every $2 donated. Thrivent also pays the processing fees so 100% of your donation goes directly to the cause. To help today 👉 https://bit.ly/3U57K56

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Thrivent is partnering with three organizations providing both immediate relief and long-term recovery support in Texas. When you make a donation through the online giving platform, Thrivent will add $1 to every $2 donated. Thrivent also pays the processing fees so 100% of your donation goes directly to the cause. To help today 👉 https://bit.ly/3U57K56

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How to invest during a market downturn

Wondering if and how your investment portfolio needs to change during market downturn? While it’s important to not derail your longer-term investing goals by making large changes to your investment mix, there are investment options you can consider that tend to hold up even in downward economic times. ⬇️

Recessions are an inevitable part of the economic cycle, but they also present potential investment opportunities. Discover tips and strategies for investing...

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How to handle market volatility

Whatever happens with the market, there are steps you can take that may help to mitigate the effects of volatility.

Plan for how you will handle market volatility with your investments.

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Budgeting 101: Definition, purpose & types

Your budget should work for you, not against you. Align your spending, saving and giving with your values—without guilt or stress. Start building a budget that supports your goals today.

Setting a budget can be a powerful tool to help you align everyday money decisions with your values. It can help you spend, save, invest and give without much...

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.

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