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Merry-Ellen K Bryers

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Merry-Ellen K Bryers
Financial Advisor
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CFP®, FIC, RICP®, CDFA®, BFA™, CEPA®, AA™
Part of the New Hope Group practice
Divorce Planning
Estate Planning
About Merry-Ellen Bryers
I'm proud to be a Thrivent financial professional. I 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. I'm here to help you do just that.
My qualifications
  • Bachelors, Augsburg College
  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®
  • Fraternal Insurance Counselor
  • Retirement Income Certified Professional®
  • Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®
  • Behavioral Financial Advisor™
  • Certified Exit Planning Advisor®
  • Affirming Advisor™
  • Series 7 - General Securities Representative
My state licenses
  • Arizona
  • California(Insurance Lic. #0L59358)
  • Colorado
  • Florida
  • Idaho
  • Illinois
  • Iowa
  • Michigan
  • Minnesota
  • Missouri
  • Nebraska
  • North Dakota
  • Washington
  • Wisconsin

Insights

Retirement savings by age: What's average & what's recommended
Retirement savings by age: What's average & what's recommendedCurious if your retirement savings are on track? Averages can be helpful, but they’re not the whole story. See where you stand and explore tips for retirement savings by age. 👇
How to know if you're saving enough for retirement
How to know if you're saving enough for retirementRoadblocks happen, but they don't have to stop your progress. Discover how to stay on track with your retirement goals. 👇
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From education-specific accounts to general savings, different vehicles offer different rules, flexibility and potential tax advantages. The right mix depends on your timeline and goals. If you’re starting to save for college, take a look at this helpful overview of college savings plan options: https://bit.ly/3ZDyXPn
Office location
New Hope Location
9220 Bass Lake Road #385
New Hope, MN 55428
Phone763-355-7508Hours
M – F: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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

Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization's initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.