September 2026 Market Update: Healthy growth sends stocks to new highs
Markets continue to navigate a mix of opportunities and challenges. Strong earnings, AI-driven investment and a resilient labor market supported equities, while higher interest rates remain a key consideration for investors. Learn more in Thrivent's September Market Update. ⬇️
Have you thought about which assets are meant for living today and which ones you hope to pass on? Let’s connect to explore what each piece is supporting today and how it could show up for the people and causes you care about.
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We had such a wonderful time last summer with our clients at the Kingsmen Shakespeare Festival at California Lutheran University! There’s something magical about spending an evening under the stars, enjoying incredible live theater, great company, and one of Conejo Valley's most cherished traditions.
Supporting the arts and sharing experiences like these with our clients is what community is all about. We’re already looking forward to returning this year and making even more memories together!
Thank you to the Kingsmen Shakespeare Festival for continuing to bring exceptional performances to our community year after year.
Kingsmen Shakespeare Festival is not affiliated with or endorsed by Thrivent.
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🐾🏓 Paws & Paddles was a smash hit!
Guests enjoyed a fun-filled afternoon of pickleball, friendly competition, and meaningful connections—all while supporting an incredible local organization, Paw Works.
We also had the opportunity to learn more about the inspiring work Paw Works does in our community. Paw Works is a nonprofit rescue organization that partners with county and city shelters to give abandoned animals a second chance at life. Through pet adoptions and community programs, they promote responsible pet ownership and provide solutions that help address animal overpopulation and abandonment.
To date, Paw Works has rescued more than 15,000 abandoned shelter pets—an amazing impact that continues to change lives, both human and animal. ❤️🐶
We're grateful to everyone who joined us and helped make this event a success. Together, we're making a difference for animals in need while strengthening our community one paddle at a time.
Thank you to our guests and everyone who attended for making this event a success and helping us serve up a great cause!
Paw Works is not affiliated with or endorsed by Thrivent.
When it comes to taxes and your retirement, a little knowledge can go a long way—and maybe even help you save more of your hard-earned money.
Register today for the Savvy Tax Strategies workshop on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, to learn how to create an efficient retirement tax strategy: https://bit.ly/CoastalTax
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Fact #1: Taxes can be complicated.
Fact #2: No one wants to pay more than their fair share.
Cut through the jargon at our] Savvy Tax Strategies workshop on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, to help you create an efficient retirement tax strategy and avoid common—and costly—mistakes regarding your investments, health care and estate.
Register today: https://bit.ly/CoastalTax
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As a financial advisor at Thrivent, you’re at the forefront of the work we do. That’s why we invest in the tools, support and compensation you need to succeed. Whether it’s leading your own practice, joining a team of experienced professionals or serving clients as a virtual financial advisor, you can make a difference.
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Celebrating 20 years of Thrivent Asset Allocation Funds
Thrivent Asset Allocation Funds is celebrating its 20th anniversary! This milestone builds on over 50 years of Thrivent offering mutual funds to help clients achieve long-term growth. If you’re looking for flexible, convenient investment solutions that evolve with life’s changes and your financial needs, let’s connect. Together, we can review your financial plan and support your investing goals.
Human-centered. Mission-driven. Team-supported. That’s the Thrivent way.
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Thrivent is partnering with a company called Empathy to offer a new grief resource. Empathy offers the tools and resources to support families through the difficult experience of losing a loved one.
Empathy can be accessed via app, online and over the phone. Care Managers provide personalized guidance and custom care plans for helping manage both the emotional and practical aspects of loss.
Learn more about this new membership benefit: https://bit.ly/43H43Zn
Happy to share Thrivent has been named to the Fortune 500 list in 2025 for the 31st consecutive year! Honored to be part of an organization with a legacy of financial strength and stability, guided by purpose and good stewardship.
There are different types of annuities, and it’s important to understand which one is right for your financial situation. For more information about annuities 👉 https://bit.ly/4jpD7Ss
Are you a dynamic leader or a community builder? At Thrivent, you can apply your passion to a team transforming financial services and help people thrive. Discover more: thriventcareers.com/3ZSIdPi
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Which debt repayment method appeals to you? Here to talk through your options and find a debt escape plan that works for you.
As Congress negotiates on the looming debt ceiling, markets are responding with some volatility. Check out Thrivent's most recent article with our take on the current situation and likely outcomes: https://bit.ly/3oBBieQ
