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✅ Spending the holiday season creating meaningful memories with your loved ones.
❌ Stressing over your budget because you feel pressured to spend more.
It’s easy to get carried away when you are shopping for Christmas and preparing for holiday gatherings. This season, be mindful about the financial choices you make and avoid pushing yourself to overspend when it’s not necessary.
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Meet the Team Tuesday
Jed Hansen is part of the Redwood Financial Advisors team as an Insurance Associate. Jed is originally from Redwood Falls and goes to school at Minnesota State University in Mankato. At MSU he is a finance major. He is also involved in track and field. His pole-vaulting skills are amazing! Jed is always eager to learn new things and willing to take on any project we throw his way. He's easy going and a very hard worker. We are blessed to have him on our team!
Jed enjoys spending time with his girlfriend, Jenna. Together they like to travel and try new restaurants. He also enjoys watching and playing multiple sports. If he is around, you might find him at the golf course or in the weight room training for track and field.
Jed's favorite quote comes from James 1:12 “Blessed is the one who endures trials, because when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.” CSB
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"...And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." - Philippians 4:67
As this year comes to a close, we want to take an opportunity to thank each of our families, friends, and clients who allow us to do what we love. We hope this season brings you peace & joy. Here is a link to our latest newsletter.
Wishing everyone a safe Holiday Season.
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This is the busiest time of year for Thrivent Action Teams. The spirit of giving is in the air. Loving our neighbors, sharing our resources and doing the good works are just a few things that make this time of year a little extra special.
You still have time to apply for your Thrivent Action team!
Here are 5 Great Ways to use them:
1. For an angel/giving tree. If you don't know where to find one, use your Action Team to start one at your church, school or office.
2. Help supply a family or two in need with a meal and Christmas gifts.
3. Bring Christmas cheer with Christmas treats, decorations and company to shut-ins or nursing homes.
4. Make your own "Secret Santa" gifts and hand out in your community to spread cheer.
5. Host a Christmas breakfast or treat table for your church, school or favorite organization.
If you need more ideas, feel free to call our office 507-637-8139 and ask for Amber.
Reminder, you just have to apply for your Action Team by the end of the year not to lose it, you don't have to use it by the end of the year! Hope this is helpful. Looking forward to seeing you Thrivent Action Team in use.
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Meet the Team Tuesday
Amber joined our team in 2021 and has since taken on many administrative projects. She has a passion for the generosity side of Thrivent and enjoys assisting clients with Thrivent Action teams and Choice Dollars. Special Needs Planning is also a main focus for her. While the financial world is new to Amber, planning and caring for a child with special needs is personally familiar. Being relatable and compassionate to other families who have similar needs makes her a great fit for this niche our team has taken on. Amber is Life & health licensed in MN.
Amber works remotely from her home office in St. Michael, Minnesota. She enjoys doing anything creative, baking, photography, and volunteering are all favorite past times. Her two kids keep her busy with plenty of activities. Before joining Thrivent, Amber had her own photography business. She feels blessed to still get to use that talent to support the team with any photo needs they have.
Amber loves Christmas, especially uniquely wrapping each person’s gifts, baking cookies and treats, getting to spend extra time with family, and celebrating the birth of our Savior are just a few of the things that make the season so special. This year she did scale it back and only has 8 Christmas trees in her house and on the front porch. She says there’s just something so magical about twinkly lights everywhere.
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Less can mean more. Special holiday celebrations don’t need to come with a big price tag. Here are some helpful spending tips to navigate this holiday season on a budget🎄: https://bit.ly/3ApmZjn
"You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands." - Isaiah 55:12
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Laura joined the team in 2023 with 40+ years office experience in addition to being a small business owner. She enjoys managing the office while working with clients as their first point of contact at our Redwood Falls office. Getting to know the clients and assisting with their needs is a rewarding part of her day. Laura loves to work in a busy team environment multi-tasking while supporting staff with accounts payables/receivables, payroll duties, scheduling, and general office management duties. Laura’s calm demeanor even in a very busy environment is truly welcoming. She is structured and organized, just what we need on a daily basis! She is kind, thoughtful, gracious & humble. Laura is an incredible part of our team, and we are so thankful to have her.
Outside of work, Laura likes to spend time with family solving escape rooms & enjoys having bonfires in their yard. Anytime with family is a great day she says.
When asked about her favorite holiday tradition, Laura said. “Our family’s favorite Christmas tradition is going to the Christmas tree farm and cutting our own tree. We usually pick a tree that is 17ft or taller, & we make a day of it. We have been doing this for 26 years! So Fun!
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Looking for ways to give the gift of generosity this holiday season? 🎁 Here are some ideas to get you started.
"Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful." - Colossians 3:15
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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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