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🔥 Meet the Team Monday – What’s Your Dish to Pass? 🔥 This week is Janessa, and she’s keeping it classic and crowd-pleasing — she’s bringing the chips! 🥔✨ Because let’s be honest… what’s a summer BBQ or potluck without a big bowl of salty, crunchy goodness? Chips go with everything and are always the first to disappear! Now it’s your turn — what’s YOUR go-to dish to pass? 👇 Drop it in the comments (recipes welcome!) 🍽️

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🔥 Meet the Team Monday – What’s Your Dish to Pass? 🔥 This week is Janessa, and she’s keeping it classic and crowd-pleasing — she’s bringing the chips! 🥔✨ Because let’s be honest… what’s a summer BBQ or potluck without a big bowl of salty, crunchy goodness? Chips go with everything and are always the first to disappear! Now it’s your turn — what’s YOUR go-to dish to pass? 👇 Drop it in the comments (recipes welcome!) 🍽️

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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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Celebrating 20 years of Thrivent Asset Allocation Funds

Thrivent Asset Allocation Funds is celebrating its 20th anniversary! This milestone builds on over 50 years of Thrivent offering mutual funds to help clients achieve long-term growth. If you’re looking for flexible, convenient investment solutions that evolve with life’s changes and your financial needs, let’s connect. Together, we can review your financial plan and support your investing goals.

Marking two decades of strong performance through market cycles, we celebrate the 20-year journey of Thrivent Asset Allocation Funds.

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🌞 Meet the Team Monday 🌞 As we wrap up our June series, "What are you looking forward to this summer?", we're closing it out with Janessa—and she's got a big celebration on the horizon! 🎶 "What I am looking forward to the most this summer is seeing my favorite music artist, Porter Robinson, at Summerfest in Milwaukee on July 4th! I've been looking forward to this for almost a year after his canceled Chicago concert last August." 🎆🎤 From fireworks to unforgettable music moments, Janessa's summer is about to hit a high note! Thanks for following along with our June series—we've loved sharing what our team is excited about. Stay tuned for next month's series!

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🌞 Meet the Team Monday 🌞 As we wrap up our June series, "What are you looking forward to this summer?", we're closing it out with Janessa—and she's got a big celebration on the horizon! 🎶 "What I am looking forward to the most this summer is seeing my favorite music artist, Porter Robinson, at Summerfest in Milwaukee on July 4th! I've been looking forward to this for almost a year after his canceled Chicago concert last August." 🎆🎤 From fireworks to unforgettable music moments, Janessa's summer is about to hit a high note! Thanks for following along with our June series—we've loved sharing what our team is excited about. Stay tuned for next month's series!

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Thrivent is partnering with a company called Empathy to offer a new grief resource. Empathy offers the tools and resources to support families through the difficult experience of losing a loved one. Empathy can be accessed via app, online and over the phone. Care Managers provide personalized guidance and custom care plans for helping manage both the emotional and practical aspects of loss. Learn more about this new membership benefit: https://bit.ly/43H43Zn

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Thrivent is partnering with a company called Empathy to offer a new grief resource. Empathy offers the tools and resources to support families through the difficult experience of losing a loved one. Empathy can be accessed via app, online and over the phone. Care Managers provide personalized guidance and custom care plans for helping manage both the emotional and practical aspects of loss. Learn more about this new membership benefit: https://bit.ly/43H43Zn

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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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🌞 Meet the Team Monday 🌞 We're continuing our June series: "What are you looking forward to this summer?" This week, we're featuring Mike—and if you know Mike, you know he's all about family, fun, and community. "I'm looking forward to Loon Day in Mercer again this year—it's a family tradition and one of my favorite events of the summer." 🦆🎪🌲 From exploring the arts and crafts booths to enjoying great food and small-town charm, Loon Day is a summer highlight—and a great excuse to head north. ☀️ Also, don't forget—First Light l has a Mercer office! Whether you're up for the event or need a team nearby, we're here for you. What's your favorite summer tradition? Let us know in the comments! ⬇️

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🌞 Meet the Team Monday 🌞 We're continuing our June series: "What are you looking forward to this summer?" This week, we're featuring Mike—and if you know Mike, you know he's all about family, fun, and community. "I'm looking forward to Loon Day in Mercer again this year—it's a family tradition and one of my favorite events of the summer." 🦆🎪🌲 From exploring the arts and crafts booths to enjoying great food and small-town charm, Loon Day is a summer highlight—and a great excuse to head north. ☀️ Also, don't forget—First Light l has a Mercer office! Whether you're up for the event or need a team nearby, we're here for you. What's your favorite summer tradition? Let us know in the comments! ⬇️

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We are so excited to introduce the newest member of the First Light team, Janessa! 🎉 Janessa is stepping into the role of receptionist, which means she's the first smiling face you'll see when you walk through our doors. With her kind energy and welcoming spirit, she's here to help make every visit to First Light a great one. A little about Janessa in her own words: "Hi! My name is Janessa, and I enjoy gardening and music production in my free time. I have two cats, and I would adopt more if I could." 🌿🎶🐾 We're thrilled to have Janessa on board and can't wait for you to meet her. Be sure to say hello next time you stop by and help us give her a warm welcome! Welcome to the team, Janessa! 🌟

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We are so excited to introduce the newest member of the First Light team, Janessa! 🎉 Janessa is stepping into the role of receptionist, which means she's the first smiling face you'll see when you walk through our doors. With her kind energy and welcoming spirit, she's here to help make every visit to First Light a great one. A little about Janessa in her own words: "Hi! My name is Janessa, and I enjoy gardening and music production in my free time. I have two cats, and I would adopt more if I could." 🌿🎶🐾 We're thrilled to have Janessa on board and can't wait for you to meet her. Be sure to say hello next time you stop by and help us give her a warm welcome! Welcome to the team, Janessa! 🌟

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June 2025 Market Update: Confidence rebounds

The mixed economic data of May highlighted our economy is still slowing. Read Thrivent Asset Management's thoughts on how our outlook has changed in the June market update.

Markets showed signs of optimism in May following pauses in planned tariffs.

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🌞 Meet the Team Monday 🌞 We’re continuing our June series: “What are you looking forward to this summer?” This week, Lauren shares what’s on her sunny season agenda: “This summer, I’m looking forward to our annual kayak camping trip—there’s something so refreshing about unplugging and getting out on the water. I’m also excited to relax at home with my cats and turtles, start decorating our new space, and get into character for the Renaissance fair!” 🛶🐾🎭 From paddling under the sun to furry cuddles and fairytale adventures, Lauren’s summer is shaping up to be the perfect mix of nature, creativity, and cozy vibes. What are you looking forward to this summer? Let us know in the comments! ⬇️

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🌞 Meet the Team Monday 🌞 We’re continuing our June series: “What are you looking forward to this summer?” This week, Lauren shares what’s on her sunny season agenda: “This summer, I’m looking forward to our annual kayak camping trip—there’s something so refreshing about unplugging and getting out on the water. I’m also excited to relax at home with my cats and turtles, start decorating our new space, and get into character for the Renaissance fair!” 🛶🐾🎭 From paddling under the sun to furry cuddles and fairytale adventures, Lauren’s summer is shaping up to be the perfect mix of nature, creativity, and cozy vibes. What are you looking forward to this summer? Let us know in the comments! ⬇️

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