Melanie is a founding member of Pathway Financial Group with more than 30 years of experience. She is a Thrivent Hall of Fame Legend.* As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional Melanie provides comprehensive financial planning, portfolio development and management, retirement income strategies, charitable and legacy planning, college funding planning and works with women after the loss of a partner through death or divorce. When she is not working, Melanie likes to travel with her husband, Jeff, cook, volunteer, and is a "glamma" to her three grandsons, Krash, Karvey and Kal.

* Hall of Fame represents long-term commitment to our organization with consistent, successful performance. Financial Professionals qualify for Hall of Fame Legend by achieving at least 30 years of service and by meeting performance goals

Ben has more than 20 years of experience and is a founding member of Pathway Financial Group. He offers guidance in retirement planning, estate transfers, tax diversification and solutions for business owners. An avid community advocate, Ben supports a number of local nonprofit organizations. Ben and his wife, Amie, have five adult sons. Ben enjoys mountain biking several mornings each week.

Casey is a founding member of Pathway Financial Group with more than 15 years of experience. Specializing in retirement income accumulation, insurance and business planning, he provides customized advice and implementation strategies. Casey, his wife, and their three children advocate for organizations that support individual with Down Syndrome. He enjoys coaching his children's sports teams and playing golf.

Darren joined Thrivent in 2018 after spending the majority of his career in the music industry. Since joining Thrivent, he specializes in retirement accumulation with an emphasis on family and asset protection. Darren is married to Loretta, and together they have one daughter. Their daughter and her husband have blessed them with four beautiful grandchildren. Completing the gang are two paint horses, Sierra and Eowyn.

Neal helps individuals and families as they develop, implement and manage personalized financial plans to create lasting legacies. Neal's approach allows him to understand each client's unique goals and provide clear guidance throughout their financial journey. Outside of work, Neal contributes to the community by serving on nonprofit boards. In his free time, he enjoys cooking and spending time with family and friends.

Matt has a passion for financial planning and is dedicated to helping clients achieve their financial goals. He is married to Jessica and is father to two children, Jude and Jayden. Matt enjoys leading an active lifestyle and has an outgoing personality that helps him build strong relationships with clients.

Amie is responsible for office operations. She oversees staff development, helps implement systems that drive efficiency and helps ensure company policies are effectively communicated. Before joining Pathway Financial Group, Anie happily spent 20 years as a stay-at-home mom to her and Ben's five sons. In her free time, she enjoys going to the beach and hiking with her dog, Blue.

Debbie is a highly organized licensed office professional and has more than 10 years of experience with Pathway Financial Group. Known for her attention to detail, Debbie is able to focus on the needs of the team and brings a solutions-oriented mindset. Debbie is married to Rich and has two daughters and three grandchildren.

Maggie has been the voice that first greets clients when contacting the Santa Clarita/Valencia office for more than six years. Maggie is known for her warm and welcoming demeanor and strives to set the tone for a positive client experience. She excels at handling phone systems, scheduling appointments and directing clients to the appropriate areas based on their needs. In her spare time, she loves hiking and gardening.

Taylor specializes in executive support and client services. She is skilled at addressing client inquiries and efficiently assisting with service requests. New to the financial industry, Taylor is currently pursuing her MBA and is looking forward to advancing her career her at Pathway Financial Group. Outside of work and academics, she enjoys traveling with family and golfing.