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Vanessa Ann Perez

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Vanessa Ann Perez
Financial Advisor
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FIC
Part of the Navigated Wealth Advisors practice
Women's Markets
Armed Forces & Veterans
Tax Efficient Planning
Young Families
Retirement Planning
The Story Behind Our Partnership

I’m proud to be a Thrivent financial professional, and even more proud of the path that brought me here. I spent several years exploring different industries, from healthcare to energy production, and each experience taught me something important. Over time I realized that the part of every role I loved most was connecting with people and helping them work through meaningful decisions. That clarity led me to this work, where I can focus on understanding each person’s goals and creating thoughtful, practical solutions that make their lives better.

Where Partnership Meets Financial Planning
Where Partnership Meets Financial Planning

My approach to financial planning is grounded in service, education, and open communication. I see money as a tool that helps you create a life with meaning, security, and opportunity. My hope is that you feel supported, heard, and empowered to make decisions that reflect your values. As partners, we’ll build a personalized strategy together to help you…

  • save for retirement,
  • invest with intention,
  • protect your income and loved ones,
  • create reliable retirement income,
  • support the causes that matter to you,
  • plan for education,
  • leave a lasting legacy,
  • and explore tax‑smart opportunities that align with your goals.

I want to help you build a financial path that feels intentional and secure so you can look to the future with confidence and peace.

A Little More About Me
A Little More About Me

My husband, Joel, and I have called the Tri-Cities, WA home for more than a decade. After leaving the Marine Corps, this is where we planted our roots and built our life together. Joel went on to study Viticulture and Enology at Washington State University–Tri-Cities, and he’s been connected to the wine industry ever since.


We’re raising two awesome kids who attend a school part of the Kennewick School District, where you’ll often find us volunteering or cheering at school events (Marimba and Orchestra to be exact). When we’re not there, we’re usually outside paddleboarding, skiing, hiking, camping, or just finding any excuse to get fresh air. We also love exploring new places, like a quick weekend road trip or an adventure around the world.


At the heart of everything I do, professionally and personally, is a desire to serve, build relationships, and walk alongside others as they pursue lives filled with purpose, generosity, and joy.

Education & Accomplishments

FINRA Series 66 Uniform Combined State Law Exam

FINRA Series 7 General Securities Representative Exam

Life and Health Insurance Licenses

B.S. Bioinformatics, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

M.S. Bioinformatics, Johns Hopkins University

My qualifications
  • Bachelors of Biology, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
  • Masters of Biology, Johns Hopkins University
  • Fraternal Insurance Counselor
  • Series 7 - General Securities Representative
  • Series 66 - Investment Adviser Representative
  • Securities Industry Essentials
My state licenses
  • Alaska
  • Arizona
  • California(Insurance Lic. #4431420)
  • Idaho
  • Montana
  • Oregon
  • Washington

Insights

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November - Find What’s Hiding in Your Statements There might be something hiding in this pile of leave and hopefully it is not money disappearing from your bank account. This week pull up your last couple of bank and credit card statements and actually look through the transactions. Not just the big purchases. Look for the little things that have gotten buried: 🍁 A subscription you forgot you signed up for 🍁 An app that is still charging you 🍁 A membership you no longer use 🍁 A recurring fee you did not notice 🍁 A charge that simply does not look familiar Those $5, $10, and $20 charges can be easy to overlook, especially when they automatically hit your account every month. Consider this the financial equivalent of raking the leaves. You might be surprised by what you uncover. ⬇️ Hi, I'm Vanessa. I'm a Marine Veteran and a Thrivent Advisor. I help individuals at every stage of life define and achieve their goals, whether they're just starting their financial journey or preparing for retirement. The more we understand our objectives and align them with our values, the stronger we become as partners, parents, business owners, leaders, and neighbors. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosure information.
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Here's a cheat sheet with some common terms you might encounter during open enrollment. Keep it handy as you make your benefit decisions.
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Sometimes being a financial advisor means talking about retirement, investments, and financial plans. Sometimes it means building a pirate ship in the back of an SUV. I got to use one of my Thrivent Action Teams to help support Sunset View Elementary School’s Trunk or Treat, and we definitely committed to the theme. This is one of the things I love about what I do. I get to learn what my clients and friends are passionate about and look for ways to support those causes. Financial planning AND pirate ships. Who knew? One more challenge before you scroll... Can anyone find the Thrivent T-shirt hiding in the pirate decorations? ⬇️ Hi, I'm Vanessa. I'm a Marine Veteran and a Thrivent Advisor. I help individuals at every stage of life define and achieve their goals, whether they're just starting their financial journey or preparing for retirement. The more we understand our objectives and align them with our values, the stronger we become as partners, parents, business owners, leaders, and neighbors. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosure information.
Office location
Kennewick Location
8350 West Grandridge Boulevard Suite 200
Kennewick, WA 99336
Phone509-567-3090Hours
M – F: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Licensing is available through your State Insurance Department’s website, which can be located through the National Association of Insurance Commissioners website.

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.

Designations
For additional information on professional designations and the requirements to earn them, visit https://www.thrivent.com/designations