Steve Welch- Thrivent

06/07/2026

Happy to share Thrivent has been named to the Fortune 500 list in 2026 for the 32nd consecutive year! Honored to be part of an organization with a legacy of financial strength and stability, guided by purpose and good stewardship.

06/02/2026

Wondering if you should add a fixed annuity to your retirement strategy? Consider these possibilities:

👉 You don’t pay taxes on your earnings until you withdraw your money, which helps your money accumulate even faster.
👉 It could supplement other sources of guaranteed income, like Social Security or a pension
👉 It could provide a stable and predictable income source to cover your essential expenses in retirement.

To learn more about fixed annuities: https://bit.ly/4kBW6tN

05/29/2026

Sometimes the direction you're going matters more than how quickly you get there.​​

As author and financial expert Sahil Bloom pointed out in an interview with Bjorn Larson, Thrivent's Director of Financial Education, knowing what your real priorities are in life makes all the difference in your financial plan.​ When clear priorities guide your financial decisions, you can pursue your goals more efficiently.​

Watch the full interview with Sahil to unlock helpful ways to set your goals and use money as a tool for purpose and happiness: https://bit.ly/3RPjcE5

See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

05/28/2026

Let's pursue your financial goals, together. I can help you get started by providing insight on three important steps to establishing a financial plan:

1. Identify where you are.
2. Define financial success so you can outline your goals.
3. Uncover some events that might move you further away from your goals.

Learn more about what makes up a solid financial plan and the process for creating your own. ⬇️

Taking the time to create a financial plan offers a roadmap for reaching your financial goals—emotional and financial. Learn how a financial plan helps organize income, savings, investments and insurance to balance your priorities for the future.

05/25/2026

To all who served and sacrificed for our freedom, thank you.

05/24/2026

Curious if a deferred annuity might be a fit in your retirement strategy? Here are some of its possible benefits:

👉 Income in retirement
👉 Risk-based options
👉 Tax-deferred growth
👉 Optional rider benefits

For more information on deferred annuities, take a look at this article. Let’s connect if you want to discuss how an annuity could help you reach your retirement goals.

A deferred annuity is commonly used to generate a steady stream of income in retirement. Funded by a large, one-time payment or in smaller amounts over months or years, a deferred annuity provides you with flexibility and an opportunity for growth. Payments from your deferred annuity can begin one.....

05/21/2026

Did you know that, as clients with membership, we have the power to influence where Thrivent sends millions in grant funding each year? All you have to do is log in and decide where you want this year’s Choice Dollars®️ to go—be it a church, local charity or major nonprofit. Plus, Thrivent just made the experience easier and Choice Dollars are now available to every single member! I highly recommend taking advantage of this easy way to give back.

Be sure to direct 2026 Choice Dollars and spread the word about this unique member benefit.

See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

05/15/2026

What happens when you don’t have income protection and a sudden illness or injury prevents you from working? Here are some key facts to know about disability income insurance and how it can benefit you: https://bit.ly/44L4CSw

05/12/2026

Unsure if you need supplemental disability insurance? Disability insurance through your employer only covers a portion of your salary, leaving a gap in financial support for your family, if you're unable to work for an extended period of time. Let's connect if you'd like to add an additional layer of income protection.

No one plans to get sick or injured to the point where they cannot work—but it happens. And while many employers offer short- and long-term disability coverage to provide financial assistance during a period of disability, these benefits typically only cover a percentage of your income, not the…

05/12/2026

Thrivent's May Market Update breaks down what’s driving recent volatility, how stocks and bonds are responding, and why staying diversified and focused on fundamentals remains important.

Moderating growth, steady inflation and ongoing global uncertainty are shaping our outlook.