Natalie (she/her) joined Thrivent in 2002 and is the founder of Roots Financial Group. Along with managing the practice and providing transparent, holistic advice to clients, she specializes in assisting student and certified registered nurse anesthetists with their financial needs.  

Natalie graduated from Lebanon Valley College in 2002. She is also an alumni of Thrivent's Executive Advisory Team (2018-2022) and Thrivent's Advice Advisory Team (March 2022-April 2023), that builds a collaborative space for field and corporate partners to share ideas, resolve pressing issues and prioritize strategic initiatives. 

Married in 2005, Natalie and her husband, Greg, have a son, Finley. In her free time, Natalie enjoys yoga, singing, playing hockey, watching her son play hockey, and watching the Philadelphia Eagles and Flyers.  

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Beth (she/her) has been with Thrivent since 2018 and joined Roots Financial Group in 2022. Prior to Thrivent, she spent 15 years working as a donor advisor for a variety of regional, national and international non-profit organizations. Her extensive background in charitable gift planning made her transition to financial services a natural one.  

Beth provides dedicated planning services to our clients and takes a supportive and holistic approach in her work. As an Affirming Advisor (AA™), she specializes in addressing the goals and concerns of the LGBTQ+ community and allies.  Additionally, Beth is a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA^®) and enjoys working with Small Business Owners who are on the journey to discover their next adventure. She also holds the Certified Divorce Financial Analyst designation. As a CDFA® professional, she assists clients in understanding financial decisions regarding divorce.

Beth has a long history of giving back with her time and as a donor to a variety of causes. Currently, she is a Member of the Board of Directors for YWCA of Carlisle and Cumberland County, serves on their Fund Development Committee, and is an active volunteer with Silent Witness Peacekeepers Alliance. Beth has also served as a volunteer for the Fund for Women and Girls at TFEC, Project SHARE, and various other non-profits in the region. 

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Prior to joining Thrivent in 2022, Aaron Dilliplane (he/him) held a variety of positions in the non-profit sector. Motivated by a desire to help others achieve financial clarity, Aaron joined Roots Financial Group in 2023.  

Aaron lives in South Jersey with his wife, Lauren, and daughter, Alana. He enjoys cooking, reading and hiking. He is a big sports fan, particularly of the Phillies, Eagles and Liverpool FC.  

Laura (she/her) joined Thrivent in 2024 and is passionate about helping individuals navigate life's important financial transitions with clarity and confidence. She takes a personalized and relationship-focused approach, beginning with conversations about what matters most to each client and developing strategies that align with their unique goals and values. Her goal is to help clients feel informed, empowered, and supported as they make financial decisions.

Laura specializes in working with women, individuals experiencing divorce, and those preparing for retirement.

Laura holds the Certified Divorce Financial Analyst designation. As a CDFA® professional, she helps clients understand the financial implications of divorce and navigate decisions before, during, and after the process. She is also a Behavioral Financial Advisor™ (BFA™), bringing insight into the emotional and behavioral aspects of financial decision-making. As an Affirming Advisor™ (AA™), Laura is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for individuals from all backgrounds.

Laura earned her bachelor's degree in American Sign Language/English Interpreting from Western Oregon University. Outside of her work, she is passionate about travel, biking, art and spending time enjoying the indoors and outdoors with loved ones.

Diane (she/her) joined Thrivent in 2018 and began working for Roots Financial Group in 2023. She attends meetings with Natalie to take notes, help with the implementation of advice and communicate needs to other members of our team.  

Diane has a bachelor’s degree in education from Shippensburg University. She attends Bender’s Evangelical Lutheran Church and is involved with Gettysburg Area Dollars for Scholars.  

Diane has a son, Samuel, who is in college, and two cats, Harriet and Andi. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and walking.  

Alicia (she/her) joined Thrivent in 2024 after working in financial services for four years at E*TRADE and Morgan Stanley as a financial representative and tax, retirement and cost basis specialist. She joined Roots Financial Group in January of 2025 and is eager to serve the LGBTQ+ community as an associate Affirming Advisor™ who prioritizes the needs of the community and its allies.   

Alicia has a bachelor’s degree in anthropology and sociology with a minor in business from Agnes Scott College. Prior to her career in the financial industry, she was a paralegal for sixteen years at various law firms in Atlanta, Georgia.  

Alicia lives in Atlanta with her husband, Al, and their two cats, Orion and Olivia. She has a passion for working with non-profits and enjoys volunteering with Furkids and Habitat for Humanity. 

In her spare time, she likes listening to and playing music, watching movies, singing, reading and going to museums.

Elyse (she/her) joined Thrivent in 2021. She is an integral part of our practice as she keeps the team running smoothly. She assists in scheduling and answering many client questions.  

She and her husband, Rich, have two daughters. One of her favorite activities is going to the beach with her family.  

Jack joined Roots Financial Group in May 2024 and has a background in regional theatre, hospitality and customer service. Jack enjoys serving our clients and team, and now also is able to provide notary services to our customers.

In Jack's free time, Jack enjoys knitting, crocheting and playing Dungeons & Dragons and love hanging out with her three cats: Honey Bunches of Oats, Max and Binx.  

As a Chartered Special Needs Consultant, Hannah (she/her) focus' her practice around serving individuals and their loved ones with disabilities, health concerns, transitional and complex resource planning. She brings a unique perspective not only as a parent to a child with multiple medical complexities but as an adult with a mobility disability. She understands the complexities that such planning entails and knows how critical it is to work with professionals who understand those complexities. Hannah is located in Medina, OH but works virtually with individuals throughout the country.

*Although Hannah is not a member of Roots Financial Group, she partners with the team with special needs planning joint field work. To learn more about Hannah, please visit her website at: https://connect.thrivent.com/hannah-magrum/.

Anthony (he/him) has had the luxury of working for Thrivent for almost all his adult life. He's met many fantastic people during this time who have become clients and friends. He is here to serve you; whether you are just starting your first job, in the middle of your career or already enjoying retirement. He believes there is value in having an ongoing face to face relationship with your financial professional. In his free time he enjoys fishing, gardening, cooking, being outdoors and watching Philadelphia sports. He currently serves on a volunteer board for Horsham Township.

*Although Anthony is not a member of Roots Financial Group, he partners with the team with questions related to Medicare and supplemental insurance as a joint field work partner. To learn more about Anthony, please visit his website at: https://connect.thrivent.com/anthony-spangler