Joel has been with Thrivent and helping clients achieve financial success for over 25 years. Joel spends his days helping clients meet their financial goals and plan for a comfortable retirement by providing personalized strategies and advice based on their unique situations. He holds the FINRA Series 6, 7, 63 and 65 securities licenses. Joel graduated from the Milwaukee School of Engineering with bachelor’s degrees in architectural engineering and management systems.  

Joel is a currently a member of the St. Mark Lutheran School Education Council, and has previously served on the Fox Valley Lutheran High School Board of Regents, as well as a finance committee member for the high school. He also has coached basketball and soccer at St. Mark Lutheran School for over a decade. Joel and his wife, Sarah, have been married since 2000. They have five children and one grandchild. His family enjoys sports activities, whether watching or playing, particularly basketball, soccer and football. They also love to play board games and spend time with their extended family. 

Pam has been with Thrivent for the past 16 years, 26 years in the industry. She loves helping clients work toward their financial goals with confidence and clarity. Prior to joining Third Coast Financial Consultants, Pam ran her own Thrivent practice and worked in regional development as part of the leadership team. She holds a Master of Business Administration with an emphasis in finance and the FFNRA Series 7 and 66 securities licenses. In addition, Pam has obtained the Certification in Long-Term Care designation.

Pam and her husband, Brian, have been married for 18 years and have three kids: 16-year-old Payton, 13-year-old McKinley and 12-year-old Bennett. They attend St. Mark Lutheran Church. Pam and Brian spend a lot of time coaching and watching their kids’ basketball, softball and volleyball games. When she’s not at work or on the court, Pam enjoys spending time at her family’s cottage and traveling.

Janelle has been with Thrivent since 2014 and has worked in the Finance industry for close to 30 years. She enjoys helping her clients achieve their financial goals and working with families in all chapters of their lives. She is involved with the HBBA network in Green Bay.   

Her and her husband Doug have been married since 2003 and have a daughter, Lillian. Lillie attends UWGB and is studying Finance and Business.  The family has a cat named Cuddles and a Rottweiler named Rory. They are members at St. Louis Catholic church in Luxemburg. As a family, they enjoy going up north and snowshoeing, skiing, riding the trails and enjoying time with family and friends. Her family involvement in the community includes housing and supporting the local semi-professional hockey team.  

Jerrad began his career at Thrivent in 2018 after working for 12 years in different roles for the Madison Mallards, Wisconsin Timber Rattlers and Green Bay Packers. He is passionate about crafting financial plans for clients of all backgrounds and ages. Jerrad holds the FINRA Series 7 and 66 securities licenses. He graduated from Winona State University in 2004 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and journalism.  

Jerrad and his wife, Ellen, have been married since 2017, and have two daughters, Steele and Sterling. They are members of Resurrection Catholic Church in Allouez. Jerrad enjoys golfing, playing pickle ball, reading and spending time up north on the lake with his family.  

Cecilia enjoys working at Thrivent and finds it very fulfilling to help others. Her favorite part of her role is interacting with clients and having the opportunity to work alongside her dad.

Cecilia is very close with her family and comes from a large household. She is passionate about serving her community and is actively involved with YoungLives Green Bay, and loves participating in events at her church. In her free time, she enjoys hanging out with friends, golfing, reading, and painting.

After spending almost 10 years as a stay-at-home mom, Becky took a leap of faith and joined our team in 2023. Drawing on her years of experience in insurance, hospitality and education, she strives to provide an excellent client experience during every interaction. Becky is always looking for new opportunities to serve our clients with care and compassion, and she is a great asset to our team. 

Becky and her husband, Jed, have four children who are active in several sports and other co-curricular groups. In her free time, she volunteers for a variety of programs at the schools, participates in several parent groups and enjoys a good book. Becky and her family are members of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Green Bay. 

Peggy Bennett brings more than 22 years of experience with Thrivent, supporting clients throughout Green Bay and the surrounding areas with service, application processing, and behind‑the‑scenes operations. Known for her organization and attention to detail, Peggy enjoys helping clients feel supported every step of the way. A lifelong Appleton resident, she loves spending time with her husband and two daughters, exploring all the fun things Wisconsin has to offer.