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You can still sign up for tomorrow's workshop hosted by Financial Advisors Melissa Hofmeister and Michael Meyer! Careful planning can help you get the most out of your Social Security benefits. Savvy Social Security is a free workshop from Thrivent that will help you determine the ideal time to apply and ways to help maximize your Social Security benefits while minimizing taxes on those benefits. Want to join us? Here are the details: Tuesday, February 17th, 6:30pm at The New Berlin Ale House Light appetizers will be served. Sign up here: http://bit.ly/4airA4O or contact our office at 262-679-3280. No products will be sold. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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You can still sign up for tomorrow's workshop hosted by Financial Advisors Melissa Hofmeister and Michael Meyer! Careful planning can help you get the most out of your Social Security benefits. Savvy Social Security is a free workshop from Thrivent that will help you determine the ideal time to apply and ways to help maximize your Social Security benefits while minimizing taxes on those benefits. Want to join us? Here are the details: Tuesday, February 17th, 6:30pm at The New Berlin Ale House Light appetizers will be served. Sign up here: http://bit.ly/4airA4O or contact our office at 262-679-3280. No products will be sold. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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Will your taxes affect your retirement? Join us on March 6th for a free workshop hosted by Lee Johnson where he will discuss that very question! When you retire, you leave behind many things—the daily grind, the commute to work, and maybe even your previous home. However, one thing that will always remain is your tax bill. When you understand how investments are taxed and set strategies accordingly, you can make the right decisions that help keep income taxes in check. Want to join us? Here are the details: Friday, March 6th - there will be two sessions, 11:30am & 1pm - at the Franklin Public Library. Sign up via the links below or call our office at 262-679-3280. 11:30am session: https://bit.ly/4tlMJ6H 1pm session: https://bit.ly/3ZSTdMU No products will be sold. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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Will your taxes affect your retirement? Join us on March 6th for a free workshop hosted by Lee Johnson where he will discuss that very question! When you retire, you leave behind many things—the daily grind, the commute to work, and maybe even your previous home. However, one thing that will always remain is your tax bill. When you understand how investments are taxed and set strategies accordingly, you can make the right decisions that help keep income taxes in check. Want to join us? Here are the details: Friday, March 6th - there will be two sessions, 11:30am & 1pm - at the Franklin Public Library. Sign up via the links below or call our office at 262-679-3280. 11:30am session: https://bit.ly/4tlMJ6H 1pm session: https://bit.ly/3ZSTdMU No products will be sold. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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JOIN US! There's still time to sign up for next week's free workshop hosted by Melissa Hofmeister and Michael Meyer. Careful planning can help you get the most out of your Social Security benefits. Savvy Social Security is a free workshop from Thrivent that will help you determine the ideal time to apply and ways to help maximize your Social Security benefits while minimizing taxes on those benefits. Want to join us? Here are the details: Tuesday, February 17th, 6:30pm at The New Berlin Ale House Light appetizers will be served. Sign up here: http://bit.ly/4airA4O or contact our office at 262-679-3280. No products will be sold. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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JOIN US! There's still time to sign up for next week's free workshop hosted by Melissa Hofmeister and Michael Meyer. Careful planning can help you get the most out of your Social Security benefits. Savvy Social Security is a free workshop from Thrivent that will help you determine the ideal time to apply and ways to help maximize your Social Security benefits while minimizing taxes on those benefits. Want to join us? Here are the details: Tuesday, February 17th, 6:30pm at The New Berlin Ale House Light appetizers will be served. Sign up here: http://bit.ly/4airA4O or contact our office at 262-679-3280. No products will be sold. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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Join us for this free upcoming workshop hosted by Melissa Hofmeister and Michael Meyer! Careful planning can help you get the most out of your Social Security benefits. Savvy Social Security is a free workshop from Thrivent that will help you determine the ideal time to apply and ways to help maximize your Social Security benefits while minimizing taxes on those benefits. Want to join us? Here are the details: Tuesday, February 17th, 6:30pm at The New Berlin Ale House Light appetizers will be served. Sign up here: http://bit.ly/4airA4O or contact our office at 262-679-3280. No products will be sold. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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Join us for this free upcoming workshop hosted by Melissa Hofmeister and Michael Meyer! Careful planning can help you get the most out of your Social Security benefits. Savvy Social Security is a free workshop from Thrivent that will help you determine the ideal time to apply and ways to help maximize your Social Security benefits while minimizing taxes on those benefits. Want to join us? Here are the details: Tuesday, February 17th, 6:30pm at The New Berlin Ale House Light appetizers will be served. Sign up here: http://bit.ly/4airA4O or contact our office at 262-679-3280. No products will be sold. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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It's Jess' Birthday! Help us wish her a very happy birthday!

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It's Jess' Birthday! Help us wish her a very happy birthday!

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Melissa will be co-presenting at TEMPO Milwaukee's Annual Economic Outlook this Thursday! Will you be attending?! Kick off 2026 with perspective, confidence, and a clearer understanding of what’s ahead at TEMPO’s January Program Meeting: Annual Economic Outlook. 📆 Thursday, January 22, 2026 ⏰ 11:30 AM–1:30 PM 📍 Italian Community Center This signature annual program delivers timely economic insight from top financial leaders. TEMPO is proud to welcome David Royal, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial & Investment Officer, and Treasurer of Thrivent Financial, alongside Melissa Hofmeister, Financial Advisor with Thrivent, for a co-presented outlook on the 2026 economy and markets. You can sign up here: https://bit.ly/48LqAGM No products will be sold.

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Melissa will be co-presenting at TEMPO Milwaukee's Annual Economic Outlook this Thursday! Will you be attending?! Kick off 2026 with perspective, confidence, and a clearer understanding of what’s ahead at TEMPO’s January Program Meeting: Annual Economic Outlook. 📆 Thursday, January 22, 2026 ⏰ 11:30 AM–1:30 PM 📍 Italian Community Center This signature annual program delivers timely economic insight from top financial leaders. TEMPO is proud to welcome David Royal, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial & Investment Officer, and Treasurer of Thrivent Financial, alongside Melissa Hofmeister, Financial Advisor with Thrivent, for a co-presented outlook on the 2026 economy and markets. You can sign up here: https://bit.ly/48LqAGM No products will be sold.

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Congratulation to Jess and her husband, Ian, on the birth of their little bundle of joy! Logan joined their family on 12/27/2025 and we couldn't be more excited for them!

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Congratulation to Jess and her husband, Ian, on the birth of their little bundle of joy! Logan joined their family on 12/27/2025 and we couldn't be more excited for them!

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Join Melissa and check out this awesome event from TEMPO Milwaukee! Kick off 2026 with perspective, confidence, and a clearer understanding of what’s ahead at TEMPO’s January Program Meeting: Annual Economic Outlook. 📆 Thursday, January 22, 2026 ⏰ 11:30 AM–1:30 PM 📍 Italian Community Center This signature annual program delivers timely economic insight from top financial leaders. TEMPO is proud to welcome David Royal, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial & Investment Officer, and Treasurer of Thrivent Financial, alongside Melissa Hofmeister, Financial Advisor with Thrivent, for a co-presented outlook on the 2026 economy and markets. You can sign up here: https://bit.ly/48LqAGM

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Join Melissa and check out this awesome event from TEMPO Milwaukee! Kick off 2026 with perspective, confidence, and a clearer understanding of what’s ahead at TEMPO’s January Program Meeting: Annual Economic Outlook. 📆 Thursday, January 22, 2026 ⏰ 11:30 AM–1:30 PM 📍 Italian Community Center This signature annual program delivers timely economic insight from top financial leaders. TEMPO is proud to welcome David Royal, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial & Investment Officer, and Treasurer of Thrivent Financial, alongside Melissa Hofmeister, Financial Advisor with Thrivent, for a co-presented outlook on the 2026 economy and markets. You can sign up here: https://bit.ly/48LqAGM

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2026 Market Outlook: A return to normal?

What’s ahead for stocks and bonds in 2026? Thrivent Asset Management experts share their base case for a positive environment and why equities may continue to reward investors over time.

Looking ahead to 2026, we anticipate steady growth, resilient markets and AI-driven opportunities.

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December 2025 Market Update: Stock volatility returns

From slowing manufacturing to resilient corporate earnings, December brings mixed signals for the economy. Explore what these trends mean for your portfolio and the year ahead in Thrivent's December Market Update.

U.S. equities continue their upward trend despite tech sector volatility, while strong retail sales and job growth underscore consumer resilience.

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