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Mike Clifford, Wealth Consultant and Practice Founder
Mike's exceptional success as a financial advisor is rooted in his deep compassion and empathy. Coming from a modest background, he committed himself to providing his family with more opportunities and choices. Mike joined the Navy after high school, which enabled him to pursue higher education. His unwavering loyalty to his clients and genuine interest in their day-to-day lives make him an invaluable financial partner.
Over the past 15 years at Thrivent, Mike has developed and refined his Dedicated Planning Process, which provides clients with clarity and actionable insights into their financial situation. He offers clear, decisive guidance while maintaining the flexibility to adapt to each client's unique needs. Working as part of a collaborative team at Thrivent has reinforced for Mike the immense value of shared principles and teamwork, underscoring how collaboration and a unified vision drive success.
Andrew Frerking, Financial Advisor
Andrew brings unwavering drive and energy to his practice every day. With a relentless pursuit of knowledge and a commitment to best practices, he is constantly refining his approach to financial planning. His distinguished career as both a football player and coach is reflected in his interactions with clients and colleagues, demonstrating his leadership, resilience, and determination.
Andrew thrives on discovering new approaches and implementing creative solutions, consistently encouraging and motivating those around him to overcome obstacles and setbacks. He is driven by the challenge of setting ambitious goals and making incremental progress toward them each day.
Passionate about Thrivent's mission to help others live generously, Andrew has developed a personalized approach to financial planning that emphasizes frequent communication and tailored coaching. His pursuit of excellence is rooted in the strong foundation of faith instilled in him by his family. Outside of his professional work, Andrew is actively involved in leading and participating in faith-centered men’s groups, always striving to be a dependable friend and resource for those in need of support and guidance.
Jeff Huenniger, Financial Advisor
Jeff joined Thrivent as a corporate employee and played an integral role on several executive teams during some of the company’s most transformative and innovative periods. His journey to Thrivent began through his work as an educator in the nonprofit sector, where he gained valuable experience in community building and engagement.
During his time with the executive team, Jeff was instrumental in the development of Thrivent’s member network events. He also contributed to the creation of the curriculum that educates new advisors and supports efforts to involve entire families in the Thrivent community.
As an advisor, Jeff brings a wealth of knowledge about Thrivent, as well as a deep alignment with the company’s core values, to the families he serves. His background in education and experience in nonprofit work fuel his commitment to helping clients fully understand their financial situation, explore their options, and identify potential solutions.
John Cherry, Financial Associate
John joined Thrivent after retiring early from a successful career in sales and business development in the paper industry. Even after retiring, John felt a strong desire to continue helping people, learning, and developing new skills. As a client of the practice, he was impressed by the service and financial guidance he received from his Thrivent advisor, which sparked his interest in transitioning to the financial services field.
With grown children and grandchildren, it was important for John to have the flexibility to manage his practice around his family’s schedule—a flexibility that Thrivent offers through the unique role of Associate Advisor. This role allows John to enjoy the best of both worlds: he can contribute his experience and energy to the practice while savoring free time for family and hobbies.
One of the friendliest people you will ever meet, John thrives on building connections and getting to know the people around him in the community. As an active member of several networking groups and charitable organizations, John is an enthusiastic collaborator—not only with clients but with everyone he encounters. His experience navigating life after his first career provides him with invaluable insights into the retirement process, making him a trusted guide for those in similar life stages.
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