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About Kris Pahl

Kris began his Thrivent career as an advisor in 2005, after serving for twelve seasons as the head men’s soccer coach at Florida Southern College. In 2008 Kris moved into a field leadership role for Thrivent’s Southeast region and was elevated to Partner in 2011. Kris earned numerous company and industry awards during his time in leadership. In 2021, Kris moved back into the financial advisor role so that he could better serve his clients and spend more time with family.

Kris enjoys spectator sports, the performing arts, and spending time outdoors.

Kris and Debbie met at Florida Southern College in Lakeland FL, and spent 35 years working and serving in the Lakeland community. Debbie is a retired Lutheran school teacher. They moved to the North Georgia mountains in the spring of 2023 to be closer to their two grown children and five grandchildren.

How we work with clients

Whether you are just getting started, or you are looking forward to new opportunities to make a difference, taking the first step is often the hardest. Using a goals-based approach, we are here to help you develop a roadmap.

Having coached athletes, advisors, and clients over the past 35 years, I apply a teaching and coaching approach to working with clients. We use a process that is designed to identify the things that are important to you, inventory the resources at hand, and create a plan that is uniquely designed to help you achieve your goals.

Our clients include:

Those nearing retirement age and needing assistance planning for both the financial and non-financial aspects of living in retirement.
Individuals who face the reality of solo aging during pre-retirement and retirement years.
High income earners who are looking to apply tax advantaged strategies to their plan.
Young families who understand the importance of protecting their family from unexpected illness or life events.

We look forward to meeting you!

Meet My Team

Advocate Wealth Advisors

Advocate Wealth Advisors

Title: Team Practice
Website: https://connect.thrivent.com/advocate-wealth-advisors

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