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Thank you to everyone who nominated me, it's an honor to serve Muncie and Delaware County and I appreciate this recognition. Voting is open through May 14th, you can click the link below and vote once per day. Thank you for your support! https://munciesquestforthebest.com/vote/

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Thank you to everyone who nominated me, it's an honor to serve Muncie and Delaware County and I appreciate this recognition. Voting is open through May 14th, you can click the link below and vote once per day. Thank you for your support! https://munciesquestforthebest.com/vote/

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I recently had the chance to sponsor a team for the Sigma Phi Epsilon Tractor Pull — an event focused on more than just fun and friendly competition. Each team sponsored helps provide Christmas for a family through Secret Families, an incredible organization ensuring families get a Christmas that otherwise would be unable to have one. After winning it all last year Team Thrivent came in 2nd place, but more importantly we helped make a real difference for a family who needed it. It’s always a great time reuniting with my SigEp brothers — the friendships and memories we’ve built over the years are something I’ll always be grateful for. Being able to give back to the fraternity that gave me so much while also supporting my community is something I’ll never take for granted. Looking forward to getting the crown back next year!

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I recently had the chance to sponsor a team for the Sigma Phi Epsilon Tractor Pull — an event focused on more than just fun and friendly competition. Each team sponsored helps provide Christmas for a family through Secret Families, an incredible organization ensuring families get a Christmas that otherwise would be unable to have one. After winning it all last year Team Thrivent came in 2nd place, but more importantly we helped make a real difference for a family who needed it. It’s always a great time reuniting with my SigEp brothers — the friendships and memories we’ve built over the years are something I’ll always be grateful for. Being able to give back to the fraternity that gave me so much while also supporting my community is something I’ll never take for granted. Looking forward to getting the crown back next year!

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You landed the job… but your benefits still feel like a foreign language. Scrolling through your company’s benefits portal shouldn’t feel like reading legal documents. Yet here you are—trying to decode words like “vesting,” “premium,” and “deductible.” → Unsure if you picked the right health plan → Wondering if the 401(k) match is automatic → Not even sure what some of the options do Here’s the truth most people don’t talk about: You can earn a great salary and still lose money by picking the wrong benefits. Your total compensation includes more than just what hits your bank account. And how you use it? That’s where most people fall short. → Choosing between HSA vs FSA could save you hundreds → Picking the right life/disability insurance matters more than you think → Opting into the 401(k) without understanding pre-tax vs Roth might cost you later Your HR team gives you options. But they don’t give you personalized advice. That’s where I come in. If you want clarity on what benefits actually make sense for your life, I’ll help break it all down. You shouldn’t feel lost. You should feel confident. When was the last time someone actually explained your benefits to you? See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures

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You landed the job… but your benefits still feel like a foreign language. Scrolling through your company’s benefits portal shouldn’t feel like reading legal documents. Yet here you are—trying to decode words like “vesting,” “premium,” and “deductible.” → Unsure if you picked the right health plan → Wondering if the 401(k) match is automatic → Not even sure what some of the options do Here’s the truth most people don’t talk about: You can earn a great salary and still lose money by picking the wrong benefits. Your total compensation includes more than just what hits your bank account. And how you use it? That’s where most people fall short. → Choosing between HSA vs FSA could save you hundreds → Picking the right life/disability insurance matters more than you think → Opting into the 401(k) without understanding pre-tax vs Roth might cost you later Your HR team gives you options. But they don’t give you personalized advice. That’s where I come in. If you want clarity on what benefits actually make sense for your life, I’ll help break it all down. You shouldn’t feel lost. You should feel confident. When was the last time someone actually explained your benefits to you? See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures

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Had an awesome time back for the second year in a row at Sigma Phi Epsilon at Ball State University leading a LinkedIn workshop. It was great to see such a strong turnout and engage with so many sharp young guys eager to learn. We covered key strategies on how to use LinkedIn effectively to help them land internships and future jobs, and the questions and discussions were top-notch. Always grateful for the opportunity to give back to my fraternity and help the next generation take steps toward their careers!

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Had an awesome time back for the second year in a row at Sigma Phi Epsilon at Ball State University leading a LinkedIn workshop. It was great to see such a strong turnout and engage with so many sharp young guys eager to learn. We covered key strategies on how to use LinkedIn effectively to help them land internships and future jobs, and the questions and discussions were top-notch. Always grateful for the opportunity to give back to my fraternity and help the next generation take steps toward their careers!

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January was an incredible way to kick off 2025—12 new households made the decision to take control of their financial future. It’s inspiring to see so many families and individuals take that first step, whether it’s planning for retirement, eliminating debt, or building long-term wealth. Your financial future isn’t just about numbers—it’s about financial clarity, confidence, and having a plan that works for you. If you’ve been thinking about getting on track but aren’t sure where to start, let’s talk. Small steps today can lead to life-changing results down the road!

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January was an incredible way to kick off 2025—12 new households made the decision to take control of their financial future. It’s inspiring to see so many families and individuals take that first step, whether it’s planning for retirement, eliminating debt, or building long-term wealth. Your financial future isn’t just about numbers—it’s about financial clarity, confidence, and having a plan that works for you. If you’ve been thinking about getting on track but aren’t sure where to start, let’s talk. Small steps today can lead to life-changing results down the road!

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I had a great time helping out in the Muncie Mission's Walk a Mile in My Shoes event with my fellow Muncie Sunrise Rotarians by handing out donuts to those who walked and cleaning up afterwards This incredible organization helps support those in need in our community, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to contribute!

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I had a great time helping out in the Muncie Mission's Walk a Mile in My Shoes event with my fellow Muncie Sunrise Rotarians by handing out donuts to those who walked and cleaning up afterwards This incredible organization helps support those in need in our community, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to contribute!

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90,000 Hours. That’s the average amount of time a person spends at work over their lifetime. That’s one-third of your life spent earning a paycheck. But what if you could retire sooner and still achieve your financial goals? As a financial advisor, my job is to help you maximize your earnings, grow your wealth, and create a plan that allows you to enjoy more of your life on your terms. Whether it’s early retirement, a dream vacation home, or simply the peace of mind knowing you're financially secure—I can help you make it happen. The sooner you start planning, the sooner you can take control of your future. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures. Feel free to reach out to me and let’s build a strategy that works for you

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90,000 Hours. That’s the average amount of time a person spends at work over their lifetime. That’s one-third of your life spent earning a paycheck. But what if you could retire sooner and still achieve your financial goals? As a financial advisor, my job is to help you maximize your earnings, grow your wealth, and create a plan that allows you to enjoy more of your life on your terms. Whether it’s early retirement, a dream vacation home, or simply the peace of mind knowing you're financially secure—I can help you make it happen. The sooner you start planning, the sooner you can take control of your future. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures. Feel free to reach out to me and let’s build a strategy that works for you

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I had a great week at Thrivent's Business Development Conference in Minneapolis among 1,800 of my colleagues I can't express enough the value I got out of hearing from our leaders about the exciting future of our organization, industry experts and motivational speakers keeping me informed and empowered to make an impact on others financial lives, and to share advice, tips, insights, and stories with my coworkers. Coming back feeling inspired and excited for what's in store for me this year, looking forward to the chance to help people reach their financial goals

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I had a great week at Thrivent's Business Development Conference in Minneapolis among 1,800 of my colleagues I can't express enough the value I got out of hearing from our leaders about the exciting future of our organization, industry experts and motivational speakers keeping me informed and empowered to make an impact on others financial lives, and to share advice, tips, insights, and stories with my coworkers. Coming back feeling inspired and excited for what's in store for me this year, looking forward to the chance to help people reach their financial goals

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Retirement savings by age: How much should you have?

Planning for retirement can seem like a long and complex journey. Knowing how much to save is a foundational piece of achieving your retirement goals—check out these planning milestones based on your age.

This series breaks down retirement savings by age, covering detailed guidelines on the best financial moves to make at every time of your life.

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2024 IRA contribution deadline: There's still time to maximize your savings

It may be 2025, but you still have time to maximize your savings for the 2024 tax year. Explore how contributing to an IRA can help boost your retirement savings and find answers to the most common IRA questions.

The calendar has officially flipped to 2025, but you can still contribute to an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) for the 2024 tax year.

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Thrivent and its financial advisors and professionals do not provide legal, accounting or tax advice. Consult your attorney or tax professional.

Thrivent financial advisors and professionals have general knowledge of the Social Security tenets. For complete details on your situation, contact the Social Security Administration.

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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