River Valley Associates

River Valley Associates isn’t an office full of people you meet just once or twice. We have multiple locations with one vision & purpose. You’ll get to know the whole team as you build and implement a plan, call with questions, schedule your appointments, attend our social events, lead a Thrivent Action Team and introduce us to your friends and family. We’re here to make sure the financial guidance process is based on your goals and values. We’ll help you make decisions around your insurance, investing and retirement planning needs by getting to know what really matters to you. We see money as a tool, not a goal, and through this lens can accomplish more in bringing you financial clarity. Just like the body of Christ, we are uniquely talented parts to a team God has brought together to best serve you.
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Transforming Team

Our team has evolved over the years. We began as several individual representatives working separately & came together to form one unique team. We have grown in numbers & locations, even seeing our own team members retire. Ours is a legacy that is ever-transforming & expanding to help meet your needs. While we change to help meet those needs, our core purpose will always remain strong & everlasting.

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Fully Invested in Western Wisconsin

  • Active faith - with members from Cedarbrook Church Menomonie to New Hope AG Cornell, serving, leading, & pastoring
  • Reaching local community - Action Teams, food pantries, coaching kids sports teams, Faith Rider Motorcycle Ministry, local fire dept., Trunk or Treat, youth groups, Revin' 4 Devyn, Hope 4 U suicide awareness, church festivals
  • Reaching the world - Missions trips (Thrivent Builds) to Guatemala, Paraguay, & Romania, Operation Christmas Child

Mondovi Branch

Cory Campbell

Cory Campbell

ChFC®, FIC, RICP®, CLTC®, BFA™

Cory is an asset to our team as our analytical mind. He is ready & eager to dig in & build strategies. He's passionate about building plans on an individual level that not only supports client's needs, but helps them obtain their goals. Cory is always striving for a goal & is not afraid to stand up for what is right. Never idle, he loves to stay active with softball, spend time with friends, & engage on missions trips. He is from the Pepin area & currently lives in Holmen.

Title

Financial Consultant

State(s) Licensed
CA Insurance Lic. #0K30160 , FL , HI , IA , IL , IN , MN , MT , NC , OH , TN , TX , WI
Location

West Salem Branch, Mondovi Branch

Website
https://connect.thrivent.com/cory-campbell
Phone
715-318-0581
Fax

715-598-6050

Paul Dean

Paul Dean

FIC, RICP®

Paul is a driving force always pushing our team forward. Being able to adapt & be forward thinking to the future are giftings that are instilled in him. He has a natural ability to balance great knowledge with logical, practical terms that make sense, taking what is technical & breaking it down. He loves helping others, thus his passion for serving on the fire dept. & church. He is from the Menomonie area & is very active with his wife & 2 kids, loving all things sports related.

Title

Financial Consultant

State(s) Licensed
AZ , FL , GA , IL , IN , MN , MS , ND , PA , SC , WI
Location

Menomonie Branch, Mondovi Branch

Website
https://connect.thrivent.com/paul-dean
Phone
715-318-0581
Fax

715-598-6050

Tanya Dean

Tanya Dean

Tanya's smiling face is sure to bring one to yours as well! Her zest for life is contagious. She is always active & on the move - while coaching her kids sports, running, & singing her heart out in worship. She is married to our rep Paul Dean & resides in the Menomonie area along with their 2 children. Together they are a force to be reckoned with! She is Paul's original office professional turned field representative. She is multi-talented & able to help with many deeper needs for clients.

Title

Associate

State(s) Licensed
MN , WI
Location

Menomonie Branch & Mondovi Branch

Website
https://connect.thrivent.com/tanya-dean
Phone
715-318-0581
Fax

715-598-6050

Sara Paradies

Sara Paradies

RICP®

Sara is proud to have been part of Thrivent for years. She desires to help people feel secure in their financial future & serve with care and compassion, using her financial expertise in practical and easy to understand ways. Sara married her husband Jay the summer of 2020, during the crazy pandemic. She & her new family enjoy anything outdoors, coffee with friends, serving in their church, and leading Dave Ramsey classes. Sara is blessed to serve individuals and families in the Chippewa Valley and St. Croix Valley regions.

Title

Associate

State(s) Licensed
GA , MN , MS , ND , TX , WI
Location

Eau Claire, Menomonie, & Mondovi branches

Website
https://connect.thrivent.com/sara-paradies
Phone
715-318-0581
Fax

715-598-6050

Jessica Kilde

Jessica Kilde

Jessica keeps us all organized & running smoothly throughout our offices. She wears multiple hats, from brokerage, office staff lead, & marketing to also being a pastor & nurse. Her passion is to help people, whether it be on the phone with clients, at home with family, or out & about in the community. She loves spending time outdoors with her family & enjoys cruising on the motorcycle, especially with a purpose though the Faith Riders motorcycle ministry. She resides in Cornell.

Title

Office Professional

Location

All branches

Phone
715-318-0581
Fax

715-598-6050

Edie Litzkow

Edie Litzkow

Edie is an asset to our team. She serves our clients & team while always at her best with her genuine welcoming smile to manage various needs. If you come into the office or pick-up the phone you will witness this first-hand. If she doesn't know the answer, you can rest assured she WILL find it. She not only does excellent work here at the office, but also enjoys spending as much time as she can with her well-loved family & serving her local church. Edie lives near Elk Mound.

Title

Office Professional

Location

Mondovi & Menomonie Branches

Phone
715-318-0581
Fax

715-598-6050

Sara Ohman

Sara Ohman

Sara's bright, spitfire personality draws people in & is not easily forgotten. She is a go-getter & constantly learns new things to help get any job done. Sara is also a dedicated light to the team, always upbeat & ready to tackle any task that comes her way. Sara is a hands-on mom who enjoys being active with her family & faith. She resides in the Menomonie area.

Title

Office Professional

Location

Menomonie Branch

Phone
715-318-0581
Fax

715-598-6050