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Legacy Planning for Individuals with Special Needs

3601 S Staley Road Champaign, IL 61822
The Community Room @ First Christian Church

As the parent of a child with special needs, it’s important to have a plan of action in place to protect your child’s inheritance and accommodate his or her future caregiving needs in the event you pass away. Join financial advisor Lia Hege, ChSNC®️, for this special event and discover ways to help protect your child’s well-being and ensure your legacy lives on.


Light dinner and beverages provided. Parking available in Staley Road lot with entry via the Playground entrance.


No products will be sold. See thrivent.com/social for additional disclosures.

RSVP: 217-819-4646

Retirement, Reimagined: Grow and Protect Your Wealth

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Virtual

Ready to build the retirement you want? Discover how to turn savings into confidence, optimize taxes, and enjoy a secure retirement with expert strategies and actionable insights to help you grow, protect, and make the most of your wealth in any market.


Join us at one of the following times as we welcome David Blanchett and Michael Finke, who will share practical strategies and fresh perspectives on asset location, Social Security timing, and tax efficient withdrawals:

  • Tuesday 3/17 at 12:00 PM CST
  • Tuesday 3/17 at 7:30 PM CST
  • Wednesday 3/18 at 1:00 PM CST

You’ll learn how to adapt your plan to changing markets and feel confident about your financial future, with insights that go beyond the numbers to help you make smart, lasting decisions.

Thriving in your Golden Years

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Virtual

Whether retirement is just around the corner or well underway, better prepare yourself for the “what-ifs” as speaker Eric Bilger addresses:

  • Managing your retirement income
  • Estate planning essentials
  • Charitable giving strategies and opportunities
  • Tax efficient investing

Choose from the following event times:

  • Tuesday 4/7 at 5:30 PM CST
  • Wednesday 4/8 at 11:30 AM CST
  • Thursday 4/9 at 6:30 PM CST

Eric Bilger is from Long Island, New York, has been a Financial Advisor at Thrivent for 30 years, and has a degree in Accounting and Economics from The City University of New York. Within his Thrivent practice, his team, including his brother James Bilger, specialize in the areas of Estate Preservation, Retirement Income Strategies, and Income Taxation reduction and avoidance.


No products will be sold. See thrivent.com/social for additional disclosures.

Market and Economic Update

Virtual

Are the current markets making you wonder how to best navigate your financial strategy? Join us for a livestream of Thrivent’s Market and Economic Update, presented by Thrivent leaders. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear Thrivent’s perspective and what the latest trends may mean for you.


Register to attend the event or receive a recording after the event.


No products will be sold.

Legacy Planning for Individuals with Special Needs

Legacy Planning for Individuals with Special Needs

3601 S Staley Road Champaign, IL 61822
The Community Room @ First Christian Church

phone

101126

RSVP: 217-819-4646

As the parent of a child with special needs, it’s important to have a plan of action in place to protect your child’s inheritance and accommodate his or her future caregiving needs in the event you pass away. Join financial advisor Lia Hege, ChSNC®️, for this special event and discover ways to help protect your child’s well-being and ensure your legacy lives on.


Light dinner and beverages provided. Parking available in Staley Road lot with entry via the Playground entrance.


No products will be sold. See thrivent.com/social for additional disclosures.

Retirement, Reimagined: Grow and Protect Your Wealth

Retirement, Reimagined: Grow and Protect Your Wealth

Virtual

link

101288

Register

Ready to build the retirement you want? Discover how to turn savings into confidence, optimize taxes, and enjoy a secure retirement with expert strategies and actionable insights to help you grow, protect, and make the most of your wealth in any market.


Join us at one of the following times as we welcome David Blanchett and Michael Finke, who will share practical strategies and fresh perspectives on asset location, Social Security timing, and tax efficient withdrawals:

  • Tuesday 3/17 at 12:00 PM CST
  • Tuesday 3/17 at 7:30 PM CST
  • Wednesday 3/18 at 1:00 PM CST

You’ll learn how to adapt your plan to changing markets and feel confident about your financial future, with insights that go beyond the numbers to help you make smart, lasting decisions.

Thriving in your Golden Years

Thriving in your Golden Years

Virtual

link

99853

Register

Whether retirement is just around the corner or well underway, better prepare yourself for the “what-ifs” as speaker Eric Bilger addresses:

  • Managing your retirement income
  • Estate planning essentials
  • Charitable giving strategies and opportunities
  • Tax efficient investing

Choose from the following event times:

  • Tuesday 4/7 at 5:30 PM CST
  • Wednesday 4/8 at 11:30 AM CST
  • Thursday 4/9 at 6:30 PM CST

Eric Bilger is from Long Island, New York, has been a Financial Advisor at Thrivent for 30 years, and has a degree in Accounting and Economics from The City University of New York. Within his Thrivent practice, his team, including his brother James Bilger, specialize in the areas of Estate Preservation, Retirement Income Strategies, and Income Taxation reduction and avoidance.


No products will be sold. See thrivent.com/social for additional disclosures.

Market and Economic Update

Market and Economic Update

Virtual

link

101124

Register

Are the current markets making you wonder how to best navigate your financial strategy? Join us for a livestream of Thrivent’s Market and Economic Update, presented by Thrivent leaders. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear Thrivent’s perspective and what the latest trends may mean for you.


Register to attend the event or receive a recording after the event.


No products will be sold.

No products will be sold.

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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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