Meet the Team Tuesday
Veronica Pacheco has been an office professional with the Redwood Financial Advisors since 2017. She loves to assist the team with behind-the-scenes work and she handles many of the tasks that keep the financial team running smoothly for those who are in front of our clients. She is the welcoming face of our Springfield Office. She assists Kelly and the team with all the office needs there. Prior to being at our Springfield office, Veronica was in our Redwood Office. When asked if she would be willing to make the transition she gladly stepped into a role she wasn't familiar with and maybe even a little uncomfortable with, but she knew the team needed help with the transition and she has been doing an amazing job. Veronica's bubbly personality and dedication to the team is very much appreciated.
Outside of her work at Thrivent, Veronica enjoys spending time with her family. Currently she has been doing a lot of travelling to Gopher football & hockey games, & hasn't missed a home game so far!
When asked if she has a fun family tradition, Veronica said: " Our family has been doing our Christmas Eve bingo/game night for at least 10 yrs now. It’s our favorite event every year, we have even had family zoom in to play with us!"
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Kickin Cancer Online Fundraiser- Nov. 17th through Dec. 7th
All monetary donations will go towards building the Blessing Bags!
A note from Kickin' Cancer:
In an effort to make our neighbors feel the support needed during the many car rides, long treatments and the healing journey, we give Blessing Bags. The Blessing Bags contain comfort care items and a gift card which can be used for gas or lodging during treatment. Anyone who is diagnosed with cancer and lives within or near Redwood County can be given one.
This online fundraiser is hosted by Thrivent. Thrivent will match $1 for every $2 donated online, up to $3000. Donate to this fundraiser between November 17th and December 7th at:
https://thrivent.cotribute.co/events/1046031/detail
Kickin' Cancer is not affiliated with or endorsed by Thrivent. For every $2 donated through this online campaign, Thrivent will add $1 up to an additional match of $3,000. Thrivent will pay up to $300,000 in online processing fees per calendar year for personal donations made through Thrivent's online giving platform.
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Meet the team Tuesday Nate Scharlemann has been a part of the Thrivent team for 21 years. As a financial professional, he specializes in tax-efficient retirement planning, life insurance needs, and helping clients start planning at an early age. Nate enjoys providing clients with holistic financial guidance, teaching them to be wise with their money and to live generous lives throughout their financial journey. Nate also has Medicare planning experience.
We enjoy Nate's down to earth personality and practical take with you advice. Nate's product knowledge and genuine care for our clients and our team are just a few of the reasons we are blessed to have him at the Redwood office each day.
Nate enjoys spending time with his wife, four kids and three grandchildren (ages 1-5) He will play pickup football, basketball or a volleyball game on the weekends when family is around. Hunting is a passion of his this time of year and fishing throughout summer and fall. Also, he grills a pretty good burger!
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Meet the Team Tuesday
Meagan Matich is a financial associate with the Redwood Financial Advisors and has been with Thrivent since 2017. Although it feels like she is in the office with us every day, she works virtually “up north” from her home office in Brainerd, Minnesota. Meagan works alongside our advisors to assist in the planning process for our clients. Meagan truly enjoys working with clients and our team by supporting them in many ways. She is licensed in Minnesota and Texas.
Meagan is the "go to" person on our team. If we don't know how to do something, we need something done or need anything figured out we call Meagan! Meagan is always the person to jump in with the answer, the trick, the know how or figures out who can help us get it done. She is amazing at what she does and humble in these abilities she has.
When not helping our team and clients, Meagan enjoys spending quality time with her husband and two children. Their favorite family activities include camping, hunting, fishing, water activities, and snowmobiling. She says that hunting season is practically a national holiday for her family and is looking for to some special bonding time with her dad and all the family in the next couple weeks.
Thank you Meagan for being a very important and special part of our team! See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.
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Giving’s greatest season is here. Do you have a plan in place to amplify your charitable impact and maximize your tax benefits? Together, we can discuss strategies to make the most of all you’ve been given.
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Meet the Team Tuesday
In spring of 2023 we had the privilege of Kayla Houselog joining our team. Kayla works remotely from her home in Pipestone MN. Kayla dove in headfirst and immediately started learning all the systems, assisting with applications and forms, and scheduling appointments for the team. Kayla is licensed in Life & Health. Before taking on this new adventure she worked as a cosmetologist for 15 years. She also worked part time as an office assistant with a tax office for the last 4 years. Her attention to detail, sense of humor, genuine care for our clients, and always willing to help where needed attitude is greatly appreciated by our team and wonderful clients!
Kayla enjoys spending time with her husband Brandon and their three young girls, who are in a variety of activities. She has a love of the outdoors and animals. In the last year she has started what some would call a hobby farm, but it is quickly growing into more. They have 1 pony, 1 horse, 3 mini cows (2 heifers, 1 bull) 3 Holsteins, 6 goats, 30ish chickens, 2 ducks, 5 guineas, 2 kune kune pigs & 4 dogs! We love hearing all about the daily adventures of owning a farm from Kayla at our team meetings! They are sure to make us laugh! See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.
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"For we live by faith, not by sight." - 2 Corinthians 5:7
Meet the Team
Jenna Pendleton is originally from the Lower Sioux Indian Reservation. In 2023 she graduated from Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato, MN with a bachelor’s in business administration and an emphasis in marketing promotion/PR and marketing management. Jenna is also licensed in Life and Health Insurance. She enjoys spending her time on the team assisting clients with Medicare, health insurance, and dental insurance as well as providing support to our financial advisors. Jenna brings a fresh young vibe to our team. Her easy going demeanor and quick to catch on abilities make her such an asset to our team.
When asked what do you love about this time of year? Jenna said "I love the fall for the excitement of spooky season, the fun of watching scary movies, and the adventure of exploring local pumpkin patches. The crisp air and cozy vibes make it the perfect time to enjoy all my favorite fall activities."
Meet the team Tuesday
Jenna Pendleton is originally from the Lower Sioux Indian Reservation. In 2023 she graduated from Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato, MN with a bachelor’s in business administration and an emphasis in marketing promotion/PR and marketing management. Jenna is also licensed in Life and Health Insurance. She enjoys spending her time on the team assisting clients with Medicare, health insurance, and dental insurance as well as providing support to our financial advisors. Jenna brings a fresh young vibe to our team. Her easy going demeanor and quick to catch on abilities make her such an asset to our team.
When asked what do you love about this time of year? Jenna said "I love the fall for the excitement of spooky season, the fun of watching scary movies, and the adventure of exploring local pumpkin patches. The crisp air and cozy vibes make it the perfect time to enjoy all my favorite fall activities." See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.
It’s a powerful thing to see Thrivent clients come together in times of great need. Join us in supporting victims of Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton. Thrivent increased the match to $750,000 so when you give to hurricane relief efforts, Thrivent will add $1 to every $2 you donate through the online giving platform to our featured organizations. Thrivent also pays all processing fees, so 100% of your donation goes directly to the cause. To help today, visit https://bit.ly/4f0Ki1I.
"but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." - Isaiah 40:31
The holiday season is a great time to give back. Let’s connect and discuss ways you can amplify your impact and maximize your tax benefits when giving.
Here are resources to help you plan, give and grant: https://bit.ly/3XX4Hh4
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Meet the Team Tuesday!
Kelly is an insurance associate at our Springfield MN location and has 15 years of experience. She is always smiling and greets everyone with a cheerful hello and genuine interest. She enjoys assisting clients with understanding their investments through periodic client reviews and by helping them achieve their investment goals.
When not at the office, Kelly spends her time with her husband, Rick, and their children and grandchildren. They enjoy time at their cabin, trail riding on their side by side and watching wildlife. She serves as a local first responder, Community Club secretary, Springfield Area Food Shelf volunteer and Sanborn City Council member.
Her favorite quote is: Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. Corinthians 10:31
"The Lord is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation." - Psalm 118:14
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