Skip to main content
  • Thrivent.com
  • MyThrivent
  • Broker Check
Thrivent logo
  • Home
  • About
  • Solutions
  • Insights
Contact Me
  • Home
  • About
  • Solutions
  • Insights
  • Contact Me
  • Thrivent.com
  • MyThrivent
  • Broker Check

Insights

I've got valuable information and resources to share. Explore away! And check back often.

Image Read Post
Image

🎉 Help us give a warm welcome to Addison, our intern! 🎉 Addison has been shadowing Mike this summer, gaining hands-on experience in the world of financial advising. We're thrilled to support his journey as he explores the industry and learns what it's like to be part of the First Light team. Addison brings a curious mind and a positive attitude—we're lucky to have him with us this summer. Be sure to say hi if you see him around the office! Welcome aboard, Addison! 🌟

Image

🎉 Help us give a warm welcome to Addison, our intern! 🎉 Addison has been shadowing Mike this summer, gaining hands-on experience in the world of financial advising. We're thrilled to support his journey as he explores the industry and learns what it's like to be part of the First Light team. Addison brings a curious mind and a positive attitude—we're lucky to have him with us this summer. Be sure to say hi if you see him around the office! Welcome aboard, Addison! 🌟

Image VIEW MORE +
Image

5 financial risks (and how to adapt your financial plan)

Are you prepared for financial changes? With proactive planning and flexible strategies, you can manage risks and habits that could impact your financial plan. Learn more about protecting your finances from what-ifs. ⬇️

Life is unpredictable, but the right financial plan can help you navigate changes with confidence. Learn about five major financial risks and strategies that...

Image Read Post
Image

🔥 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!) 🍽️

Image

🔥 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!) 🍽️

Image VIEW MORE +
Image

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.

Image VIEW MORE +
Image

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.

Image Read Post
Image

🌞 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!

Image

🌞 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!

Image Read Post
Image

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

Image

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

Image VIEW MORE +
Image

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...

Image Read Post
Image

🌞 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! ⬇️

Image

🌞 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! ⬇️

Image Read Post
Image

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! 🌟

Image

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! 🌟

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.

Thrivent is the marketing name for Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Insurance products issued by Thrivent. Not available in all states. Securities and investment advisory services offered through Thrivent Investment Management Inc., a registered investment adviser, member FINRA and SIPC, and a subsidiary of Thrivent. Licensed agent/producer of Thrivent. Registered representative of Thrivent Investment Management, Inc. thrivent.com/privacy-and-security/disclosures.

Insurance products, securities and investment advisory services are provided by appropriately appointed and licensed financial advisors and professionals. Only individuals who are financial advisors are credentialed to provide investment advisory services. Visit Thrivent.com or FINRA’s Broker Check for more information about our financial advisors.

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.

Thrivent logo

Copyright: © 2025 Thrivent. All rights reserved.