👋 You may have noticed a new(ish) face when you walk through our doors!
Although Lauren certainly isn’t new to the First Light team, you’re going to be seeing a whole lot more of her! 😊
For the past few years, Lauren has primarily worked behind the scenes, helping manage our marketing and online presence. Now, she’s moving from behind the scenes to front and center as our new receptionist!
That means that while Lauren will continue taking care of our online presence, now she’ll also be the smiling face welcoming you to the office, the friendly voice answering the phone, and the person helping get you connected with the right member of our team. ❤️
We’re excited to have Lauren stepping into this new role. Be sure to say hello the next time you stop by! 👋
Should you get life insurance in your 20s? 5 reasons to consider itLife insurance may not be the first thing that comes to mind in your 20s. But did you know it can be more affordable when you’re younger and healthier?
Here are some reasons to consider purchasing life insurance at an earlier age. ⬇️
Financial planning for millennials: A comprehensive guideDoes it feel like every financial goal is competing for the same dollars? This guide offers 7 ways to prioritize your money and make progress toward what matters most. ⬇️
Let’s talk about what’s competing for your attention and how we can build a financial plan to address it.
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👋 Meet the Team Monday! 🌎
We’re continuing our September series by asking our team:
“If you could learn one thing instantly, what would it be?”
This week, we’re featuring Lauren, and her answer is languages! 🗣️🌎
Lauren loves to travel, experience different cultures, and explore new places, but there’s one thing she wishes came a little more naturally: learning the language! 😂
She took both Spanish and French in school, but unfortunately, neither one stuck quite as well as she’d hoped.
For Lauren, knowing different languages would be about so much more than simply making travel easier. She’d love to be able to fully immerse herself in the places she visits, talking with the people who live there, understanding more of the culture, and experiencing each destination beyond the typical tourist perspective. ✈️🌍
¡Hola! Bonjour! Hallo! 你好! Ciao! If only learning the rest were that easy! 😄
Now we want to hear from you!
If you could learn ONE thing instantly, what would it be? Let us know in the comments! 👇✨
🏈 A pretty great day to be a Packers fan! 💚💛
Earlier this month, Adelio had the opportunity to visit Lambeau Field for the Thrivent x Green Bay Packers Pep Rally!
It was a fun opportunity to experience the energy at Lambeau, connect with others, and celebrate the partnership between Thrivent and the Green Bay Packers, all in one of Wisconsin’s most iconic places.
And judging by that smile, Adelio enjoyed the experience just a little bit. 😄
Thanks to Thrivent for putting together such a memorable event!
Go Pack Go! 🏈💚💛
Charitable giving & financial planning: Strategies to maximize impactIf giving is important to you, consider a strategy that maximizes your charitable impact.
Help prepare for retirement with confidence by getting a locked-in interest rate for the guarantee period you choose—either 3, 5, 7 or 9 years—with a Thrivent Multi-Year Guarantee Annuity™️.
This single premium fixed deferred annuity offers:
• Dependable interest
• Tax-deferred earnings
• Protection from market risk
Contact us today if you want to discuss if this is right for you.
For additional interest rates and other important information: https://bit.ly/4fFumVI
See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.
👋 Meet the Team Monday! 🚗
We’re continuing our September series by asking our team:
“If you could learn one thing instantly, what would it be?”
This week, we’re featuring Adelio, and his answer is working on cars! 🔧🚘
There’s just something satisfying about being able to pop the hood, know exactly what you’re looking at, figure out what’s wrong, and actually know how to fix it! 😄
For Adelio, being able to instantly understand the ins and outs of working on cars would be a pretty useful skill to have and probably save a few trips to the mechanic along the way! 🔧
No manuals, no YouTube tutorials, no trial and error… just hand him the tools and let him get to work! 😂
Now we want to hear from you!
If you could learn ONE thing instantly, what would it be? Let us know in the comments! 👇✨
Today, we pause to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and to honor the families, first responders, service members, and countless others whose lives were forever changed.
Twenty-five years have passed, but the memories of that day and the people at the heart of them have not been forgotten.
September 2026 Market Update: Healthy growth sends stocks to new highsMarkets continue to navigate a mix of opportunities and challenges. Strong earnings, AI-driven investment and a resilient labor market supported equities, while higher interest rates remain a key consideration for investors. Learn more in Thrivent's September Market Update. ⬇️
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Reach out if you'd like to discuss whether this type of solution could help support your retirement goals.
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👋 Meet the Team Monday! 🎹
It’s a new month, which means we have a new question for our team!
Throughout September, we’re asking:
“If you could learn one thing instantly, what would it be?”
First up is Ashley, and her answer is playing the piano! 🎶
Now, here’s the funny part… Ashley actually took piano lessons for 14 years! 🎹 She definitely put in the time, but she says she never got quite as good at it as she would have liked.
Her mom, on the other hand, is one of those people who can seemingly sit down at the piano and play anything! Ashley has always wished she had a little more of that natural ability herself. ❤️
So if she could instantly master one thing, she’d love to sit down at the piano and just PLAY! 😄🎶
We’re excited to see what the rest of our team chooses, and we want to hear your answer, too!
If you could learn ONE thing instantly, what would it be? Let us know in the comments! 👇✨
❤️🤍 Jayna is officially a Badger! 🦡
Last week, the whole family pitched in to help Jayna move into her new home at UW–Madison and get everything ready for her freshman year! 📦🏠
Now that classes are underway, we’re wishing her an incredible first year filled with new experiences, great memories, new friendships, and plenty of Badger pride.
Here’s to a great first year, Jayna! Go, Wisconsin! ❤️🤍🦡
Help prepare for retirement with confidence by getting a locked-in interest rate for the guarantee period you choose—either 3, 5, 7 or 9 years—with a Thrivent Multi-Year Guarantee Annuity™️.
This single premium fixed deferred annuity offers:
• Dependable interest
• Tax-deferred earnings
• Protection from market risk
Contact us today if you want to discuss if this is right for you.
For additional interest rates and other important information: https://bit.ly/4fFumVI
See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.
👋 Meet the Team Monday!
We’re wrapping up our August series by asking our team:
“If you could teach a class, what would it be?”
This week, we’re featuring Duane! 📚
His answer? Argumentation & Advocacy! 🗣️
Duane actually took a class like this in college, and it has stuck with him over the years. He’s always thought it would be a fun subject to teach someday!
Learning how to build an argument, communicate your ideas clearly, and advocate for your point of view definitely makes for an interesting classroom! 😄
We’ve had some great answers from our team this month, and now we want to hear yours!
If you could teach a class on any subject, what would it be? Let us know in the comments! 👇📚
A Multi-Year Guarantee Annuity™️ allows you to lock in a guaranteed interest rate for a set period, making it a popular option for those looking to help add stability, predictable earnings, and reduced market uncertainty.
Reach out if you'd like to discuss whether this type of solution could help support your retirement goals.
For additional interest rates and other important information: https://bit.ly/4fIaSQk
See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.
👋 Meet the Team Monday!
We’re continuing our August series by asking our team:
“If you could teach a class, what would it be?”
This week, we’re featuring Mike! 📚
His answer? Personal Finance! 💰
Considering Mike’s career, we’d say this answer is pretty fitting! 😄
And if you know Mike, you know he already enjoys teaching people, especially when he gets the chance to break out the whiteboard in his office! 😂 Give Mike a marker, a whiteboard, and a topic he enjoys talking about, and he’s in his element.
So, a personal finance class? We think he’d be ready for it! 📚
Now it’s your turn! If you could teach a class on any subject, what would it be? Let us know in the comments! 👇
Helping your kids learn about money is a gift that grows with them. Start early, build gradually and focus on simple concepts at each stage.
These age-appropriate skills can help them develop discipline and healthier money habits as they grow. ➡️ https://bit.ly/4axUyhk
Multi-year guaranteed annuity (MYGA) vs. certificate of deposit (CD)Certificates of deposit and multi-year guarantee annuities can both help offer predictability to your portfolio, particularly in an uncertain market. Here’s how to know which might make sense for you.
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