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S&P Global Ratings Affirms Thrivent’s AA+ (Very Strong) Rating with Stable Outlook

Proud to be part of a financially strong and stable organization committed to serving clients for the long-term! S&P, an independent rating agency, recently affirmed Thrivent’s AA+ (Very Strong) rating along with a stable outlook. Learn more. ⬇️

The rating reflects Thrivent’s strong financial profile and performance MINNEAPOLIS (May 6, 2025) – S&P Global Ratings recently affirmed its AA+ (Very Strong...

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Wishing all the amazing mothers a very Happy Mother’s Day from the Thrivent office of Ray Stark! Your dedication, care, and resilience deserve to be honored — today and every day. 🌸

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Wishing all the amazing mothers a very Happy Mother’s Day from the Thrivent office of Ray Stark! Your dedication, care, and resilience deserve to be honored — today and every day. 🌸

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Join the Thrivent office of Ray Stark on Thursday, May 22 at 7:00 p.m. for an upcoming workshop: Investing for Your Retirement. Guests will discover four smart retirement strategies and changes for helping to build your dream retirement foundation. Sign up today. Please call Karon Kagan at 717-764-4888 or email kkagan@stillnaz.com to reserve your place at this special learning event. No products will be sold. For disclosure information, see Thrivent.com/social.

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Join the Thrivent office of Ray Stark on Thursday, May 22 at 7:00 p.m. for an upcoming workshop: Investing for Your Retirement. Guests will discover four smart retirement strategies and changes for helping to build your dream retirement foundation. Sign up today. Please call Karon Kagan at 717-764-4888 or email kkagan@stillnaz.com to reserve your place at this special learning event. No products will be sold. For disclosure information, see Thrivent.com/social.

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The Thrivent office of Ray Stark is excited to share the impact we made together in 2024! A heartfelt thank you to our valued clients whose generosity made these impactful results possible. #Thrivent

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The Thrivent office of Ray Stark is excited to share the impact we made together in 2024! A heartfelt thank you to our valued clients whose generosity made these impactful results possible. #Thrivent

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Supplemental disability insurance: What it is and when you need it

Unsure if you need supplemental disability insurance? Disability insurance through your employer only covers a portion of your salary, leaving a gap in financial support for your family, if you're unable to work for an extended period of time. Let's connect if you'd like to add an additional layer of income protection.

No one plans to get sick or injured to the point where they cannot work—but it happens. And while many employers offer short- and long-term disability coverage...

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Today is National Life Insurance Day! Life insurance is a cornerstone of smart financial planning — offering protection, legacy, and long-term security for the people who matter most. Protecting the future starts with a conversation today. Let’s talk about the appropriate coverage for your goals and your family’s future. Contact us today to learn about our commitment to protecting your family's future. #NationalLifeInsuranceDay #LifeInsuranceAwareness For disclosure information, see Thrivent.com/social.

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Today is National Life Insurance Day! Life insurance is a cornerstone of smart financial planning — offering protection, legacy, and long-term security for the people who matter most. Protecting the future starts with a conversation today. Let’s talk about the appropriate coverage for your goals and your family’s future. Contact us today to learn about our commitment to protecting your family's future. #NationalLifeInsuranceDay #LifeInsuranceAwareness For disclosure information, see Thrivent.com/social.

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2nd Quarter 2025 Market Outlook: Uncertainty strikes back

Market volatility rose in Q1 2025 amid heightened uncertainty around trade policy, immigration, government layoffs, and shifting geopolitical dynamics. Thrivent remains focused on long-term fundamentals as we head into Q2.

Market volatility and uncertainty are expected to continue, raising the odds for a recession.

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1st Quarter 2025 Market Review: From optimism to uncertainty

First quarter 2025 tested financial markets across the globe. Thrivent Asset Management breaks down the key volatility points in this first quarter market review.

Markets were strong at the start of 2025, but first quarter showed a lot of volatility in economic data....

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Wishing you and your loved one's joyful blessings and hope this Easter season, from Ray Stark and Choice Financial Group of Thrivent.

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Wishing you and your loved one's joyful blessings and hope this Easter season, from Ray Stark and Choice Financial Group of Thrivent.

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Happy Good Friday! May the blessings of this Holy day fill your heart with gratitude, your soul with peace, and your life with love.

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Happy Good Friday! May the blessings of this Holy day fill your heart with gratitude, your soul with peace, and your life with love.

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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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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.

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For additional information on professional designations and the requirements to earn them, visit https://www.thrivent.com/designations

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