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Join us for “Retirement – It’s About More Than Money”, an engaging workshop designed to help pre-retirees understand what retirement can look like, from life-style and emotional readiness to purpose. We’ll hear real stories from Cummins retirees during a conversational panel. Snacks and drinks will be served. Tuesday, September 15th at 6:30 pm District Six Event Space 1395 W 200 S, Columbus, IN 47201 To reserve your spot, please email jon.rathert@thrivent.com or call at (812) 350-5398. There are limited spots available - please RSVP by Friday, September 11th. For disclosure information, see thrivent.com/social

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Join us for “Retirement – It’s About More Than Money”, an engaging workshop designed to help pre-retirees understand what retirement can look like, from life-style and emotional readiness to purpose. We’ll hear real stories from Cummins retirees during a conversational panel. Snacks and drinks will be served. Tuesday, September 15th at 6:30 pm District Six Event Space 1395 W 200 S, Columbus, IN 47201 To reserve your spot, please email jon.rathert@thrivent.com or call at (812) 350-5398. There are limited spots available - please RSVP by Friday, September 11th. For disclosure information, see thrivent.com/social

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Exciting news! My wife, Meryn, is officially joining me at Thrivent. She brings her expertise in Medicare supplements and will focus on other insurance and long term care products. This has been a dream of ours for years, and we're excited to combine our strengths to help more people prepare for what comes next. Give us a call and say hi! Thrivent is not connected with or endorsed by the U.S. government or the federal Medicare program

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Exciting news! My wife, Meryn, is officially joining me at Thrivent. She brings her expertise in Medicare supplements and will focus on other insurance and long term care products. This has been a dream of ours for years, and we're excited to combine our strengths to help more people prepare for what comes next. Give us a call and say hi! Thrivent is not connected with or endorsed by the U.S. government or the federal Medicare program

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I would like to invite you to join me as Charitable Solutions Consultant Molly Petitjean, J.D. will be presenting at two events here in Columbus on May 12th at District Six Event Space A lunch for non-profit organizations and church leaders at 12 pm. The focus will be on how planned giving works and creates organizational sustainability. Please register here if you would like to join: https://bit.ly/DistrictSixLunch A dinner for individuals at 6 pm. The focus will be on how Thrivent Charitable™️, in partnership with Financial Advisors, takes a holistic, personalized approach to help donors create strategic charitable plans, resulting in personalized impact. Please register here if you would like to join: https://bit.ly/DistrictSixDinner Thrivent is the marketing name for Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Insurance products issued by Thrivent. Not available in all states. Licensed agent/producer of Thrivent. Thrivent.com/disclosures. No products will be sold. 27878F R7-24

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I would like to invite you to join me as Charitable Solutions Consultant Molly Petitjean, J.D. will be presenting at two events here in Columbus on May 12th at District Six Event Space A lunch for non-profit organizations and church leaders at 12 pm. The focus will be on how planned giving works and creates organizational sustainability. Please register here if you would like to join: https://bit.ly/DistrictSixLunch A dinner for individuals at 6 pm. The focus will be on how Thrivent Charitable™️, in partnership with Financial Advisors, takes a holistic, personalized approach to help donors create strategic charitable plans, resulting in personalized impact. Please register here if you would like to join: https://bit.ly/DistrictSixDinner Thrivent is the marketing name for Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Insurance products issued by Thrivent. Not available in all states. Licensed agent/producer of Thrivent. Thrivent.com/disclosures. No products will be sold. 27878F R7-24

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Over the first two weeks of February, I had the opportunity to attend Thrivent’s Business Development Conference and the Kingdom Advisors Redeeming Money Conference. Two weeks is a long time to be away from the office while building a business, but what a great opportunity to learn from others, hear from incredible speakers, deepen my resolve to help others do greater things with their resources, and connect with like-minded advisors. The absolute best part, though, was having my awesome wife and #1 teammate in life, Meryn, joining me for the Kingdom Advisors conference! I can’t wait to do it all again next year!

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Over the first two weeks of February, I had the opportunity to attend Thrivent’s Business Development Conference and the Kingdom Advisors Redeeming Money Conference. Two weeks is a long time to be away from the office while building a business, but what a great opportunity to learn from others, hear from incredible speakers, deepen my resolve to help others do greater things with their resources, and connect with like-minded advisors. The absolute best part, though, was having my awesome wife and #1 teammate in life, Meryn, joining me for the Kingdom Advisors conference! I can’t wait to do it all again next year!

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Ready to pursue joy and savor life’s possibilities in 2026? RSVP now for Catching Whimsy: A Fresh Start with Bob Goff! Step out of the cycle of endless planning and uncertainty and into the curiosity, delight, and possibility waiting for you every day. Hear from Bob Goff, author of New York Times bestseller Love Does, as he invites you to rest in God’s love and journey wide-eyed into a life rich with meaning, a faith alive with engagement, and a future shaped with intention. I’ll be hosting two watch parties at our office (2420 7th St, Columbus) with food provided: - Tue, Jan 27th at 12:15 pm - Thur, Jan 29th at 6 pm Please RSVP to jon.rathert@thrivent.com if you plan to join, and please invite a friend! If you aren’t able to join in person, watch on-demand through the end of January. https://bit.ly/Whimsy2026 No products will be sold. Speaker is not affiliated with Thrivent. Views are their own. See thrivent.com/social for additional disclosures.

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Ready to pursue joy and savor life’s possibilities in 2026? RSVP now for Catching Whimsy: A Fresh Start with Bob Goff! Step out of the cycle of endless planning and uncertainty and into the curiosity, delight, and possibility waiting for you every day. Hear from Bob Goff, author of New York Times bestseller Love Does, as he invites you to rest in God’s love and journey wide-eyed into a life rich with meaning, a faith alive with engagement, and a future shaped with intention. I’ll be hosting two watch parties at our office (2420 7th St, Columbus) with food provided: - Tue, Jan 27th at 12:15 pm - Thur, Jan 29th at 6 pm Please RSVP to jon.rathert@thrivent.com if you plan to join, and please invite a friend! If you aren’t able to join in person, watch on-demand through the end of January. https://bit.ly/Whimsy2026 No products will be sold. Speaker is not affiliated with Thrivent. Views are their own. See thrivent.com/social for additional disclosures.

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It's looking like it may be a bit too windy for the bounce house, so we've got a balloon artist coming in to add some warm, indoor fun! Come on by tomorrow, Wed the 26th from 11-3 to help us celebrate our new office! 2420 7th St, Columbus We'll have some great food and good fun! Spread the word and bring a friend! No products will be sold.

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It's looking like it may be a bit too windy for the bounce house, so we've got a balloon artist coming in to add some warm, indoor fun! Come on by tomorrow, Wed the 26th from 11-3 to help us celebrate our new office! 2420 7th St, Columbus We'll have some great food and good fun! Spread the word and bring a friend! No products will be sold.

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Help us celebrate our new office by stopping by our open house! Wed, Nov 26th 11 am - 3 pm 2420 7th St. in Columbus Enjoy: - A bounce house!! - A delicious lunch!! - The Lemonade Brothers!! - Campfires!! - Giveaways!! Swing by, grab some lunch, stay if you'd like, and bring a friend to share the fun! No products will be sold

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Help us celebrate our new office by stopping by our open house! Wed, Nov 26th 11 am - 3 pm 2420 7th St. in Columbus Enjoy: - A bounce house!! - A delicious lunch!! - The Lemonade Brothers!! - Campfires!! - Giveaways!! Swing by, grab some lunch, stay if you'd like, and bring a friend to share the fun! No products will be sold

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Through the end of October our office is hosting a diaper drive to benefit Clarity. Please consider stopping by and dropping off some diapers to help the cause! When you make a diaper donation of any size at our office (2420 7th St, Columbus, IN) you'll get entered to win the gift basket of your choice and Thrivent will also donate $1 per diaper, up to a total of $150 to Clarity here in Columbus.

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Through the end of October our office is hosting a diaper drive to benefit Clarity. Please consider stopping by and dropping off some diapers to help the cause! When you make a diaper donation of any size at our office (2420 7th St, Columbus, IN) you'll get entered to win the gift basket of your choice and Thrivent will also donate $1 per diaper, up to a total of $150 to Clarity here in Columbus.

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I love getting to support my wife, Meryn, as she and her mom run a dance studio for kids here in Columbus. Through dance, children get to explore their gifts, build a positive self-image, and freely express themselves. As a parent, you are probably looking to help your kids through the same type of growth. 1) Are you setting an example in how you spend your time and financial resources? 2) Is your income protected for their sake in the event the unexpected happens? 3) Are you saving to help get them started on the right foot, if that’s a goal you have? I would love to have a conversation with you to hear about your story and the dreams you have for yourself as well as your kids. If I can be a resource, shoot me a message or give me a call!

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I love getting to support my wife, Meryn, as she and her mom run a dance studio for kids here in Columbus. Through dance, children get to explore their gifts, build a positive self-image, and freely express themselves. As a parent, you are probably looking to help your kids through the same type of growth. 1) Are you setting an example in how you spend your time and financial resources? 2) Is your income protected for their sake in the event the unexpected happens? 3) Are you saving to help get them started on the right foot, if that’s a goal you have? I would love to have a conversation with you to hear about your story and the dreams you have for yourself as well as your kids. If I can be a resource, shoot me a message or give me a call!

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Join us for an “Estate Preservation for the Next Generation” webinar on Tuesday, September 16th. Dinner at 6:00 pm & presentation at 6:30 pm. Hillview Country Club: 1800 E King St, Franklin, IN 46131 Learn about strategies around how to better prepare yourself for the “what-ifs” in life from our special guest speaker. No products will be sold. See thrivent.com/social for additional disclosures. RSVP to Madelyn at 317-215-2297 or madelyn.andrews@thrivent.com by August 27th.

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Join us for an “Estate Preservation for the Next Generation” webinar on Tuesday, September 16th. Dinner at 6:00 pm & presentation at 6:30 pm. Hillview Country Club: 1800 E King St, Franklin, IN 46131 Learn about strategies around how to better prepare yourself for the “what-ifs” in life from our special guest speaker. No products will be sold. See thrivent.com/social for additional disclosures. RSVP to Madelyn at 317-215-2297 or madelyn.andrews@thrivent.com by August 27th.

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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.

Thrivent is the marketing name for Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Insurance products issued by Thrivent. Not available in all states. Securities and investment advisory services offered through Thrivent Investment Management Inc., a registered investment adviser, member FINRA and SIPC, and a subsidiary of Thrivent. Licensed agent/producer of Thrivent. Registered representative of Thrivent Investment Management, Inc. thrivent.com/privacy-and-security/disclosures.

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