Helping You Build a Financial Future With Clarity, Confidence, and Purpose

As a Thrivent Financial Advisor, I help individuals, families, and small business owners make thoughtful financial decisions that reflect what matters most to them. Whether you are just starting out, preparing for retirement, navigating a major life transition, or thinking about the legacy you want to leave, my goal is to help you see the full picture and move forward with greater confidence. Financial planning is more than numbers on a page. It is about aligning your resources with your values, your goals, and the people and causes you care about most. I work with clients to understand where they are today, where they want to go, and what steps may help them get there with purpose and peace of mind.

How I Help

I work alongside a dedicated team of advisors, giving clients access to a broad range of knowledge across many areas of financial planning. Together, we help clients evaluate retirement income sources such as pensions, 401(k), 403(b), 457 plans, IRAs, and Social Security. We also help clients think through tax-conscious strategies, potential Medicare-related surcharges, extended care planning, health care considerations in retirement, and legacy planning. My approach is collaborative, educational, and personal. I believe clients deserve to understand their options, ask questions, and feel empowered to make decisions that support their financial well-being now and in the future.

Rooted in Community and Service

I grew up in Woodstock, Illinois, near Crystal Lake and McHenry, in a family shaped by service, education, entrepreneurship, and problem-solving. Surrounded by medical professionals, educators, engineers, and small business owners, I developed a deep appreciation for hard work, lifelong learning, and helping others. I graduated from Northern Illinois University’s College of Business and have spent more than 25 years in financial services, working with advisors and clients to help people pursue meaningful goals and live more fulfilling lives. Today, I live where Lockport, Lemont, and Homer Glen intersect, and I am proud to serve clients throughout these communities and the surrounding areas, including Joliet, Bolingbrook, Romeoville, Orland Park, and Tinley Park. My office is located in Lockport, just off I-355 at 159th Street, which allows me to stay close to the community I call home.

Education and impact are central to my family’s life. My husband is a dedicated seventh-grade English teacher and baseball coach, and together we share a passion for helping people grow, develop, and become their best. We are blessed with three children, their spouses, and two grandchildren. As a family, we enjoy cooking, sports, staying active, and gathering for large family dinners—one of the things that brings me the most joy.

Start a Conversation

If you are ready to take a more intentional approach to your financial future, I would welcome the opportunity to learn more about your goals and help you build a plan that reflects what matters most to you. I am excited to connect with you today! You can call me at (630) 598-2118, email me at michelle.mitchell@thrivent.com, or Book a meeting with Michelle Mitchell.