About Valor Group

Our unique team of financial professionals is comprised entirely of former law enforcement officers, firefighters and military veterans. Having completed our public service careers, we now help peace officers, firefighters, EMS, first responders, military personnel and others craft financial plans to help protect and serve their loved ones while paving a road to retirement. If you've devoted much of your life to keeping others safe, we've been in your shoes. We've walked the walk. We know how crucial it can be to plan for the future – which may include unforeseen circumstances. We're also familiar with your pension plan and other benefits to help alert you to common misconceptions about those assets and help you understand what they likely will – and won't – provide.

Rich Kirchoff

Rich Kirchoff

CLU®, FIC, CLTC®

After eight years in the U.S. Air Force and another eight as a federal law enforcement officer, my drive to serve others is stronger than ever. That’s why I’ve dedicated the last ten years of my life to helping fellow public servants protect their futures. In my practice as a Thrivent Financial Professional, I focus primarily on growing members’ financial literacy and guiding them through retirement income planning. I live in Prior Lake with my wife and our two children. My family loves travelling and spending time with loved ones. We are highly involved with Saint Michael’s Church and I am an active board member of Chesterton Academy and Christian Heritage Academy.

Title

Wealth Advisor

State(s) Licensed
AZ, FL, GA, MD, MN, MT, NC, ND, TX, WI,
Website
https://connect.thrivent.com/rich-kirchoff
Phone
(952) 447-1090
    Gary Olson

    Gary Olson

    CLU®, FIC, CLTC®

    With 24 years in the fire service, 6 years paid on call at Prior Lake Fire Department and the last 18 years as a career Firefighter/ Paramedic at the Mdewakanton Fire Department, I understand the challenges of the firefighter lifestyle. We respond to all types of call both day and night. It’s a challenging career that demands thorough preparation. Like me, retirement will be upon you before you know it and you need to be financially prepared as well. As a Financial Advisor with the Valor Group at Thrivent Financial, I want to help you be confident in your financial future. We are proud to serve the men and women of the public safety sector from which we came.


    I live in Prior Lake with my wife and adopted daughter. We also have 2 adult daughters and 2 grandchildren. We enjoy spending time with family and entertaining friends. I enjoy fishing. We attend St. Michaels Church in Prior Lake and support several church-based charities, as well as St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Folds of Honor, Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, and Opportunity International.

    Title

    Financial Advisor

    State(s) Licensed
    MN, TX,
    Website
    https://connect.thrivent.com/gary-olson
    Phone
    (612) 849-0167
      John Stanger

      John Stanger

      FIC

      Though my law enforcement career began in Illinois, I spent the majority of my 25 years as a police officer in Minnesota. After I retired from active law enforcement, it was a natural transition to move into another honorable career as a financial representative for Thrivent Financial. With a mission of guiding Christians to be wise with money, Thrivent aligns with my core values and gives me the opportunity to continue serving and protecting the members of my community.

      I am especially honored to help our brothers and sisters in law enforcement. I am committed to guiding them with their financial strategies during their careers and throughout their retired years.

      My wife and I live in Lakeville, Minnesota, where we raised our two children. We attend Hosanna Lutheran Church and enjoy traveling and family trips to our cabin in the woods. I am passionate about giving back to the community and am actively involved in activities benefiting Special Olympics, Young Life and Compassion International, as well as benevolent law enforcement causes. I'm honored to be the Board of Directors President for Protectors' Peak, a Christian retreat in northern Idaho, where we serve public safety, military and clergy.

      Title

      Financial Advisor

      State(s) Licensed
      AZ, FL, ID, IL, MN, SD, VA, WA, WI,
      Website
      https://connect.thrivent.com/john-stanger
      Phone
      (952) 447-1090