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AM Best has affirmed Thrivent's A++ (Superior) rating with stable outlook for 2025! 🌟 This demonstrates our continued financial strength and stability and commitment to serving our clients for generations to come. Rating is based on Thrivent's financial strength and claims-paying ability and does not apply to investment product performance.

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AM Best has affirmed Thrivent's A++ (Superior) rating with stable outlook for 2025! 🌟 This demonstrates our continued financial strength and stability and commitment to serving our clients for generations to come. Rating is based on Thrivent's financial strength and claims-paying ability and does not apply to investment product performance.

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Retirement can feel like a seismic shift for business owners—especially when your identity has been closely tied to your work. You've poured years of time and energy into building a business, and you may not be sure what comes next. If you're feeling overwhelmed, here's one way to prepare: Spend time reflecting on your retirement goals across three key areas—lifestyle, opportunity and legacy. This simple exercise can help provide clarity and confidence as you plan your next chapter. Are you thinking about retirement? Let's connect to create a personalized financial plan that aligns with your goals, values and aspirations. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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Retirement can feel like a seismic shift for business owners—especially when your identity has been closely tied to your work. You've poured years of time and energy into building a business, and you may not be sure what comes next. If you're feeling overwhelmed, here's one way to prepare: Spend time reflecting on your retirement goals across three key areas—lifestyle, opportunity and legacy. This simple exercise can help provide clarity and confidence as you plan your next chapter. Are you thinking about retirement? Let's connect to create a personalized financial plan that aligns with your goals, values and aspirations. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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While taxes on Social Security benefits haven’t been eliminated, some retirees could benefit from a new, temporary federal deduction of $6,000 per eligible individual. As with most tax-related matters, the rules surrounding eligibility are nuanced. If you have questions about how this may impact your financial plan, let’s connect. Thrivent and its financial advisors and professionals do not provide legal, accounting, or tax advice. Consult your attorney or tax professional. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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While taxes on Social Security benefits haven’t been eliminated, some retirees could benefit from a new, temporary federal deduction of $6,000 per eligible individual. As with most tax-related matters, the rules surrounding eligibility are nuanced. If you have questions about how this may impact your financial plan, let’s connect. Thrivent and its financial advisors and professionals do not provide legal, accounting, or tax advice. Consult your attorney or tax professional. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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When you're focused on running your company, retirement can feel like a distant concern. But your business exit isn't just a transaction. It's a major life milestone that impacts your legacy, your finances and your next chapter. Whether you're thinking of selling your business or transferring ownership, the structure of your exit will shape your future outcomes. And the earlier you start planning, the more choices you'll have. If you're thinking about your transition strategy, let's connect and walk through your options-step by step. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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When you're focused on running your company, retirement can feel like a distant concern. But your business exit isn't just a transaction. It's a major life milestone that impacts your legacy, your finances and your next chapter. Whether you're thinking of selling your business or transferring ownership, the structure of your exit will shape your future outcomes. And the earlier you start planning, the more choices you'll have. If you're thinking about your transition strategy, let's connect and walk through your options-step by step. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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Major life changes—like marriage, divorce or the loss of a partner—can have a significant impact on your retirement strategy. These events often affect your income, expenses, tax situation and long-term goals. If you haven’t revisited your plan recently, please reach out. Together, we can make any necessary changes to help keep you on track for the future. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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Major life changes—like marriage, divorce or the loss of a partner—can have a significant impact on your retirement strategy. These events often affect your income, expenses, tax situation and long-term goals. If you haven’t revisited your plan recently, please reach out. Together, we can make any necessary changes to help keep you on track for the future. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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Sequence of returns risk: What it means for your retirement

The market can shift at any time, and big drops early in retirement could affect your savings. The right approach can help keep your savings resilient. Check out this article, then reach out to talk through ways to help protect your savings.👇

As you set out on your retirement journey, you want to make the most of your money and stay on the road to financial stability. That's why, if you have...

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How to offset inflation's impact on your retirement savings

Inflation can sneak up fast, affecting how far your money can go each day. Many people are already feeling the impact of higher prices. Learn how to prepare and take steps to help your money stretch further in retirement. 👇

Worried your retirement investments and accounts won't keep up with inflation? Get tips—including steps on how to hedge your investments—to help offset its...

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Wondering how taxes can impact you when you’re in retirement? Here to help answer questions on your mind. Let’s connect!​ Thrivent and its financial advisors and professionals do not provide legal, accounting, or tax advice. Consult your attorney or tax professional.

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Wondering how taxes can impact you when you’re in retirement? Here to help answer questions on your mind. Let’s connect!​ Thrivent and its financial advisors and professionals do not provide legal, accounting, or tax advice. Consult your attorney or tax professional.

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Your business might be your biggest asset-but it shouldn't be your only one. Personal and business finances often overlap, but relying solely on the sale of your business to fund your future can be risky. As a small business owner, you should consider: ✅ Contributing to a tax-advantaged retirement account ✅ Diversifying your investments beyond the business ✅ Aligning your personal and business financial goals ✅ Working with a financial advisor to address liquidity and liability Ready to get started? Let's create your plan together. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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Your business might be your biggest asset-but it shouldn't be your only one. Personal and business finances often overlap, but relying solely on the sale of your business to fund your future can be risky. As a small business owner, you should consider: ✅ Contributing to a tax-advantaged retirement account ✅ Diversifying your investments beyond the business ✅ Aligning your personal and business financial goals ✅ Working with a financial advisor to address liquidity and liability Ready to get started? Let's create your plan together. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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👉 Tip: Your withdrawal strategy matters. A thoughtful retirement withdrawal strategy can help you minimize taxes, protect your nest egg and make your savings go further. But it requires careful planning—taking into account your income sources, tax situation and lifestyle goals. If you’d like help creating a strategy to maximize your retirement savings, let’s connect. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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👉 Tip: Your withdrawal strategy matters. A thoughtful retirement withdrawal strategy can help you minimize taxes, protect your nest egg and make your savings go further. But it requires careful planning—taking into account your income sources, tax situation and lifestyle goals. If you’d like help creating a strategy to maximize your retirement savings, let’s connect. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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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.

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