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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. ⬇️

U.S. economy continues to grow at a healthy rate, but key risks remain for investors.

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A Lifetime Gift™️ | Thursday, October 8 | 6:30 PM JOIN US as creator and facilitator of A Lifetime Gift™️, Shelly Halverson, shares her personal experiences, research, and training to help you prepare for the end of life. In this interactive workshop, you'll learn how to express your wishes, provide your family with a guide, and receive a comprehensive toolkit filled with checklists, resources, and information on life summary, pet care, finances, medical history, and more. Open to all ages and stages, this workshop is designed to give you comfort, confidence, and ease the burden on your loved ones. Don't miss this opportunity to plan for the unplanned and give the best gift ever. For details and to Register visit: https://calendly.com/gail-nieuwsma-thrivent/lifetime-gift-event No products will be sold. Shelly Halverson is not affiliated with or endorsed by Thrivent. For more information visit Thrivent.com/social.

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A Lifetime Gift™️ | Thursday, October 8 | 6:30 PM JOIN US as creator and facilitator of A Lifetime Gift™️, Shelly Halverson, shares her personal experiences, research, and training to help you prepare for the end of life. In this interactive workshop, you'll learn how to express your wishes, provide your family with a guide, and receive a comprehensive toolkit filled with checklists, resources, and information on life summary, pet care, finances, medical history, and more. Open to all ages and stages, this workshop is designed to give you comfort, confidence, and ease the burden on your loved ones. Don't miss this opportunity to plan for the unplanned and give the best gift ever. For details and to Register visit: https://calendly.com/gail-nieuwsma-thrivent/lifetime-gift-event No products will be sold. Shelly Halverson is not affiliated with or endorsed by Thrivent. For more information visit Thrivent.com/social.

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Your hospitality skills can take you beyond hospitality. 👀​ Your people skills, relationship building and service mindset can translate to a career as a Thrivent financial advisor.​ Discover more: thriventcareers.com/45YmZmH​ #CareerChange #FinancialServices #FinancialAdvisor

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Your hospitality skills can take you beyond hospitality. 👀​ Your people skills, relationship building and service mindset can translate to a career as a Thrivent financial advisor.​ Discover more: thriventcareers.com/45YmZmH​ #CareerChange #FinancialServices #FinancialAdvisor

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Your super catch-up window is here

Between ages 60 and 63, you may have an exclusive opportunity to contribute more to your retirement through the super catch-up provision. This means you can: • See if you qualify and how much extra you may be eligible to contribute. • Understand the factors that may influence this decision. • Evaluate if contributing more—or another strategy—makes the most sense for your goals. Learn more about how this limited-time option could help you make the most of your retirement savings if this option is available to you. ⬇️

Between ages 60 and 63, you may have a unique opportunity to boost your retirement savings through the super catch-up provision, if your employer’s retirement...

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It’s not too late to strengthen your income strategy

Income, taxes, Social Security and withdrawal decisions all play a role in retirement. Understanding how these factors connect can help you feel more confident about what you can spend—and how long your money may last. Before required minimum distributions begin, discover how your savings can turn into income to help you make the most of what you've worked hard to build. ⬇️

A few time-sensitive choices today can help improve the longevity of your savings in retirement—and beyond.

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Put your savings to work for what’s next

You've worked hard to build your retirement savings—now help them work smarter for you. Retirement may last longer than you think, so the choices you make today can help you prepare for what’s next. Explore strategies that can help turn your savings into reliable income and help you feel more confident in the years ahead. ⬇️

You've worked hard to build your savings. Now see how those savings can support the income you need throughout retirement.

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"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." - John 14:27

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"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." - John 14:27

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"Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus." - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

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"Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus." - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

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"The Lord is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation." - Psalm 118:14

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"The Lord is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation." - Psalm 118:14

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The Thrivent Virtual Advisor career is reshaping what the financial advisor role can look like.​ In this role, you'll receive:​ • structured support​ • predictable income while you train and grow​ • flexibility in a hybrid or remote setting​ ​Explore the role today: thriventcareers.com/4yy9TcR

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The Thrivent Virtual Advisor career is reshaping what the financial advisor role can look like.​ In this role, you'll receive:​ • structured support​ • predictable income while you train and grow​ • flexibility in a hybrid or remote setting​ ​Explore the role today: thriventcareers.com/4yy9TcR

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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.

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Insurance products, securities and investment advisory services are provided by appropriately appointed and licensed financial advisors and professionals. Only individuals who are financial advisors are credentialed to provide investment advisory services. Visit Thrivent.com or FINRA’s Broker Check for more information about our financial advisors.

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

Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization's initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.

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