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Fun Friday check-in 🌵 Josh and I have been talking a lot about building the life you want to come home to. For us, that includes: ✔️ Big goals ✔️ Shared adventures ✔️ Taking the trip ✔️ Running the miles Financial plans aren’t just numbers — they’re what make vacations like this possible. What are you building toward this year?

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Fun Friday check-in 🌵 Josh and I have been talking a lot about building the life you want to come home to. For us, that includes: ✔️ Big goals ✔️ Shared adventures ✔️ Taking the trip ✔️ Running the miles Financial plans aren’t just numbers — they’re what make vacations like this possible. What are you building toward this year?

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8 ways to get serious about paying off student loan debt

Is paying off your student loans high up on your priority list? Here are ways to pay off your loans faster, while managing your other financial priorities. ⬇️

While the value of education is priceless, student loan debt you've accrued can follow you long into the future. If you're looking for ways to pay off your...

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✨ Team Member Spotlight✨ Kristin Bissett is truly the glue that holds our team together! She helps ensure our clients’ needs are met while keeping all aspects of our practice running smoothly behind the scenes. Kristin holds a Master’s degree in Industrial Organizational Psychology and primarily works remotely from Beaver Falls, PA, though you may also see her in the office during the week supporting the team. Outside of work, Kristin stays busy with her family attending soccer games, helping with Boy Scouts, and even playing Mrs. Claus at the school's Santa Workshop. She is married to her husband, Brett, and is a proud mom to her two sons, Ayden and Owen. We’re so thankful for everything Kristin does for our team and our clients! 💙 Learn more about our team: https://connect.thrivent.com/financial-synergy-group/about #financialsynergygroup

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✨ Team Member Spotlight✨ Kristin Bissett is truly the glue that holds our team together! She helps ensure our clients’ needs are met while keeping all aspects of our practice running smoothly behind the scenes. Kristin holds a Master’s degree in Industrial Organizational Psychology and primarily works remotely from Beaver Falls, PA, though you may also see her in the office during the week supporting the team. Outside of work, Kristin stays busy with her family attending soccer games, helping with Boy Scouts, and even playing Mrs. Claus at the school's Santa Workshop. She is married to her husband, Brett, and is a proud mom to her two sons, Ayden and Owen. We’re so thankful for everything Kristin does for our team and our clients! 💙 Learn more about our team: https://connect.thrivent.com/financial-synergy-group/about #financialsynergygroup

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How the cash value of life insurance works

Your life insurance could be more than protection—it could be a financial asset. 💡 A permanent life insurance policy has the ability to accumulate cash value, which you can possibly use to help fund your retirement, college education or new home.​ Take a look at this resource to learn more about the cash value feature and what type of life insurance policy may be right for you.

Within your permanent life insurance policy, a portion of the premiums you pay accumulates over time. You can tap into this cash value to fund financial goals...

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Discover why it’s vital to create a strategy to protect your assets and reassure your family about the future. Join us at the free workshop, 4 Truths About Long-term Care. Learn how to prepare for the future you want. March 24, 2026, 5:30 pm EDT Northland Public Library 300 Cumberland Rd Pittsburgh, PA 15237 Register now: https://connect.thrivent.com/financial-synergy-group/events No products will be sold. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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Discover why it’s vital to create a strategy to protect your assets and reassure your family about the future. Join us at the free workshop, 4 Truths About Long-term Care. Learn how to prepare for the future you want. March 24, 2026, 5:30 pm EDT Northland Public Library 300 Cumberland Rd Pittsburgh, PA 15237 Register now: https://connect.thrivent.com/financial-synergy-group/events No products will be sold. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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Inspired by the conversations, connections, and energy coming out of Thrivent’s Business Development Conference last week. As a financial advisor, being in a room filled with people who genuinely care about the impact we make for our clients, our communities, and each other. I find it incredibly grounding. It’s a reminder that this work is about so much more than numbers. ☺️ Grateful for the friendships, the shared purpose, and the momentum heading into the year ahead. Where money means more, the work means more, too. #BDC26 #WhereMoneyMeansMore #ThisIsOurMoment #LiveGenerously

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Inspired by the conversations, connections, and energy coming out of Thrivent’s Business Development Conference last week. As a financial advisor, being in a room filled with people who genuinely care about the impact we make for our clients, our communities, and each other. I find it incredibly grounding. It’s a reminder that this work is about so much more than numbers. ☺️ Grateful for the friendships, the shared purpose, and the momentum heading into the year ahead. Where money means more, the work means more, too. #BDC26 #WhereMoneyMeansMore #ThisIsOurMoment #LiveGenerously

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✨ Team Member Spotlight ✨ Today we’re excited to highlight one of the friendly faces behind our client experience, our Client Service Administrator Katelyn Endres! Based in Colorado, Katelyn remotely plays a key role in keeping things running smoothly and making sure our clients feel supported every step of the way. She's married to her husband Marc, and they have two boys, Rylan and Nolan, and a dog named Finn! Outside of the office, you can find her caring for her many houseplants, running to her kids' sporting events, or in the park on a hike. We’re so grateful for the care, organization, and positive energy she brings to our team every day! Learn more about our team: https://connect.thrivent.com/financial-synergy-group/about #financialsynergygroup

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✨ Team Member Spotlight ✨ Today we’re excited to highlight one of the friendly faces behind our client experience, our Client Service Administrator Katelyn Endres! Based in Colorado, Katelyn remotely plays a key role in keeping things running smoothly and making sure our clients feel supported every step of the way. She's married to her husband Marc, and they have two boys, Rylan and Nolan, and a dog named Finn! Outside of the office, you can find her caring for her many houseplants, running to her kids' sporting events, or in the park on a hike. We’re so grateful for the care, organization, and positive energy she brings to our team every day! Learn more about our team: https://connect.thrivent.com/financial-synergy-group/about #financialsynergygroup

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Today’s the day! 🐾 Celebrating Groundhog Day with a little PA pride and a lot of curiosity about what Phil will predict. Early spring… maybe? 🌷🤞

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Today’s the day! 🐾 Celebrating Groundhog Day with a little PA pride and a lot of curiosity about what Phil will predict. Early spring… maybe? 🌷🤞

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Identity Protection Week: Protect What Matters Most with Thrivent Your identity is one of your most valuable assets, and Thrivent helps you keep it safe with comprehensive identity monitoring and protection, powered by Experian. As a Thrivent member, you can access: 🔒 ProtectMyID®️ Select — FREE for up to 2 years per adult! Includes credit monitoring, identity theft insurance (up to $10k), restoration support, and more. 🛡️ ProtectMyID®️ — Robust monitoring with tri bureau (3B) credit checks, dark web surveillance, address change alerts, and up to $1M in identity theft insurance. 👨‍👩‍👧 ProtectMyID®️ + Family — Protect up to 2 adults and 10 children with advanced monitoring and coverage up to $1M per adult and child. Thrivent’s identity protection resources help you stay ahead of suspicious activity — and give you peace of mind knowing experts have your back if the unexpected happens. 👉 Learn more or enroll through your Thrivent account today. https://www.thrivent.com/about-us/membership/identity-monitoring-protection For more information visit Thrivent.com/social.

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Identity Protection Week: Protect What Matters Most with Thrivent Your identity is one of your most valuable assets, and Thrivent helps you keep it safe with comprehensive identity monitoring and protection, powered by Experian. As a Thrivent member, you can access: 🔒 ProtectMyID®️ Select — FREE for up to 2 years per adult! Includes credit monitoring, identity theft insurance (up to $10k), restoration support, and more. 🛡️ ProtectMyID®️ — Robust monitoring with tri bureau (3B) credit checks, dark web surveillance, address change alerts, and up to $1M in identity theft insurance. 👨‍👩‍👧 ProtectMyID®️ + Family — Protect up to 2 adults and 10 children with advanced monitoring and coverage up to $1M per adult and child. Thrivent’s identity protection resources help you stay ahead of suspicious activity — and give you peace of mind knowing experts have your back if the unexpected happens. 👉 Learn more or enroll through your Thrivent account today. https://www.thrivent.com/about-us/membership/identity-monitoring-protection For more information visit Thrivent.com/social.

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Snowmaggedon hit Western PA this weekend ❄️ Sledding, snow walks, cozy coffee, snowmen, cancelled plans turned into the best plans… we want to see it all. 📸 Drop your snow pics in the comments! We’ll kick it off with some of our team photos! ⛄💙

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Snowmaggedon hit Western PA this weekend ❄️ Sledding, snow walks, cozy coffee, snowmen, cancelled plans turned into the best plans… we want to see it all. 📸 Drop your snow pics in the comments! We’ll kick it off with some of our team photos! ⛄💙

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