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"I give you thanks, O LORD, with my whole heart; before the gods I sing your praise." - Psalm 138:1

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"I give you thanks, O LORD, with my whole heart; before the gods I sing your praise." - Psalm 138:1

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The first step to building a portfolio? Choosing the right asset mix. A diversified portfolio may include: ✅ Cash ✅ Stocks ✅ Bonds ✅ Mutual funds and ETFs Each plays a different role. Some help manage and grow your money, others add stability or spread out your risk. The key is finding the mix that fits your goals, timeline and comfort level. Learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/45HHnZe

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The first step to building a portfolio? Choosing the right asset mix. A diversified portfolio may include: ✅ Cash ✅ Stocks ✅ Bonds ✅ Mutual funds and ETFs Each plays a different role. Some help manage and grow your money, others add stability or spread out your risk. The key is finding the mix that fits your goals, timeline and comfort level. Learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/45HHnZe

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"I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye upon you." - Psalm 32:8

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"I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye upon you." - Psalm 32:8

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Investment scams are now the costliest form of fraud in America. Criminals often build trust over weeks or months through social media, dating apps or even “wrong number” texts before pitching a fake investment platform that appears to show real returns. 👉 If someone you’ve met online brings up investing, end the conversation. If you’re unsure about an investment opportunity, reach out and Thrivent can help you assess the situation.

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Investment scams are now the costliest form of fraud in America. Criminals often build trust over weeks or months through social media, dating apps or even “wrong number” texts before pitching a fake investment platform that appears to show real returns. 👉 If someone you’ve met online brings up investing, end the conversation. If you’re unsure about an investment opportunity, reach out and Thrivent can help you assess the situation.

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How would you cover expenses if you or your spouse needed extended care? It can be easy to overlook future health needs when planning for retirement. But extended care can be costly—and without a funding strategy, it could quickly deplete your savings. Let’s discuss the steps you can take today to ensure that if the need arises, you can focus on your well-being—not on how to pay for care. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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How would you cover expenses if you or your spouse needed extended care? It can be easy to overlook future health needs when planning for retirement. But extended care can be costly—and without a funding strategy, it could quickly deplete your savings. Let’s discuss the steps you can take today to ensure that if the need arises, you can focus on your well-being—not on how to pay for care. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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As your career grows and life becomes more complex, your financial plan should focus on more than just saving and investing. Understanding how taxes affect your long-term goals is an important step that can help keep more of your hard-earned money working for you. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/45coYDA If you’d like help finding opportunities to build more tax efficiency into your overall financial plan, don’t hesitate to get in touch.

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As your career grows and life becomes more complex, your financial plan should focus on more than just saving and investing. Understanding how taxes affect your long-term goals is an important step that can help keep more of your hard-earned money working for you. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/45coYDA If you’d like help finding opportunities to build more tax efficiency into your overall financial plan, don’t hesitate to get in touch.

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Life transitions come with new responsibilities, and taxes are often one of them. Marriage, welcoming a new baby or going through a divorce can all affect your filing status, tax deductions and overall tax picture. The IRS has a helpful resource that breaks down what to expect: https://bit.ly/48UOMp0 If you’ve recently experienced a major life change and have questions, feel free to reach out for guidance. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures. Thrivent and its financial advisors and professionals do not provide legal, accounting or tax advice. Consult your attorney or tax professional.

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Life transitions come with new responsibilities, and taxes are often one of them. Marriage, welcoming a new baby or going through a divorce can all affect your filing status, tax deductions and overall tax picture. The IRS has a helpful resource that breaks down what to expect: https://bit.ly/48UOMp0 If you’ve recently experienced a major life change and have questions, feel free to reach out for guidance. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures. Thrivent and its financial advisors and professionals do not provide legal, accounting or tax advice. Consult your attorney or tax professional.

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If you’re already putting money into your 401(k), you’re off to a strong start. But here’s something many people don’t realize: your 401(k) doesn’t just help you save—it can also lower your taxable income today and create meaningful tax advantages over time. 👉 For a simple breakdown of how to leverage these benefits, check out this guide: https://bit.ly/4oZPLdB

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If you’re already putting money into your 401(k), you’re off to a strong start. But here’s something many people don’t realize: your 401(k) doesn’t just help you save—it can also lower your taxable income today and create meaningful tax advantages over time. 👉 For a simple breakdown of how to leverage these benefits, check out this guide: https://bit.ly/4oZPLdB

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It can be hard to picture needing extended care—especially when you’re in good health. But the reality is that 56% of adults age 65+ will require it at some point, and the costs can be significant. Having an extended care strategy can help provide an added layer of protection. It not only helps cover expenses—it also gives you more options for where and how you receive care. Let’s schedule time to discuss. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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It can be hard to picture needing extended care—especially when you’re in good health. But the reality is that 56% of adults age 65+ will require it at some point, and the costs can be significant. Having an extended care strategy can help provide an added layer of protection. It not only helps cover expenses—it also gives you more options for where and how you receive care. Let’s schedule time to discuss. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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Looking to build a new career and new relationships? When you join Thrivent’s Virtual Advice Team as a virtual financial advisor, you can do both while helping clients across the country pursue their financial goals. See how this role can be a starting point for a successful financial professional career: thriventcareers.com/4qbKQH6

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Looking to build a new career and new relationships? When you join Thrivent’s Virtual Advice Team as a virtual financial advisor, you can do both while helping clients across the country pursue their financial goals. See how this role can be a starting point for a successful financial professional career: thriventcareers.com/4qbKQH6

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.

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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

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