About Southern Arizona Financial Advisors

Matt and David have been serving Thrivent members since 2004, together, they have helped hundreds of clients implement financial strategies. As Thrivent Financial Professionals, we aim to provide dedicated planning services rooted in uncompromising integrity and trusted relationships to design, implement, and monitor smart financial strategies and recommendations, based on holistic financial reviews of individual situations. These analysis have helped pre-retired and retired Christians prioritize their life goals and stay on track. .


Living generously in the Tucson Area

  • Board Member, Fellowship Bible Church
  • Board Member, Catalina Council of Boy Scouts of America
  • Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity
  • Volunteer, Hope Fest Tucson
  • Volunteer, Youth Sports Leagues
  • Volunteer, Operation Christmas Child (Gift Box Drive)
Matthew Gigstad

Matthew Gigstad

FIC, RICP®, BFA™

Matt and his wife Corinne  have four kids and are active members of their church. They enjoy vacations, serving together, and spending time with their extended family in the Tucson area.

Title

Financial Advisor

State(s) Licensed
AK, AZ, CO, DC, FL, IL, KS, KY, MA, MN, NH, NY, OR, SD, TN, TX, WA, WI,
Website
https://connect.thrivent.com/matthew-gigstad
Email
matthew.gigstad@thrivent.com
Phone
520-529-1589
Fax

520-529-0723

    David Petz

    David Petz

    ChFC®, FIC, BFA™

    David and his wife Kristin enjoy vacationing together and spending time with their nieces and nephews. Dave plays the guitar and loves the Chicago Cubs.

    Title

    Financial Advisor

    State(s) Licensed
    AK, AZ, CO, DC, FL, IL, KS, KY, MA, MN, NH, NY, OR, SD, TN, TX, WA, WI,
    Website
    https://connect.thrivent.com/david-petz
    Email
    david.petz@thrivent.com
    Phone
    520-529-1589
    Fax

    520-529-0723

    Irene Madrid

    Irene Madrid

    Irene has been with Thrivent since 2003. She loves providing excellent service to our members and getting to know all of our clients personally. Irene enjoys volunteering at her church, and spending time with friends and family in New Mexico.

    Title

    Office Professional

    Phone
    520-529-1589
    Fax

    520-529-0723

      Joshua Gigstad

      Joshua Gigstad

      Joshua joined Southern Arizona Financial Advisors in 2025. He earned his Associate degree in Accounting with a concentration in Tax from Pima Community College in 2024. While in college, Joshua was a member of the U of A’s Pride of Arizona Marching Band, where he played trombone. He remains actively involved in music by playing piano for his church.

      Title

      Financial Advisor

      State(s) Licensed
      AZ,
      Website
      https://connect.thrivent.com/joshua-gigstad
      Email
      joshua.gigstad@thrivent.com
        Kristin Petz

        Kristin Petz

        Kristin Petz joined Southern Arizona Financial Advisors in 2021. She is happy to be a part of our team and welcome clients to the office. Kristin was born in North Carolina and grew up in Tucson. She enjoys spending time with her family, especially her husband David Petz. Kristin loves to travel and always has her bags packed!

        Title

        Insurance Associate

        State(s) Licensed
        AZ,
        Website
        https://connect.thrivent.com/kristin-petz
        Email
        kristin.petz@thrivent.com
        Phone
        520-529-1589
          Joshua Gigstad

          Joshua Gigstad

          Title

          Financial Advisor

          State(s) Licensed
          AZ,
          Website
          https://connect.thrivent.com/joshua-gigstad
          Email
          joshua.gigstad@thrivent.com
            Matthew Gigstad

            Matthew Gigstad

            FIC, RICP®, BFA™

            Title

            Financial Advisor

            State(s) Licensed
            AK, AZ, CO, DC, FL, IL, KS, KY, MA, MN, NH, NY, OR, SD, TN, TX, WA, WI,
            Website
            https://connect.thrivent.com/matthew-gigstad
            Email
            matthew.gigstad@thrivent.com
            Phone
            520-529-1589
              David Petz

              David Petz

              ChFC®, FIC, BFA™

              Title

              Financial Advisor

              State(s) Licensed
              AK, AZ, CO, DC, FL, IL, KS, KY, MA, MN, NH, NY, OR, SD, TN, TX, WA, WI,
              Website
              https://connect.thrivent.com/david-petz
              Email
              david.petz@thrivent.com
              Phone
              520-529-1589
                Kristin Petz

                Kristin Petz

                Title

                Insurance Associate

                State(s) Licensed
                AZ,
                Website
                https://connect.thrivent.com/kristin-petz
                Email
                kristin.petz@thrivent.com
                Phone
                520-529-1589
                  Joshua Gigstad

                  Joshua Gigstad

                  Title

                  Financial Advisor

                  State(s) Licensed
                  AZ,
                  Website
                  https://connect.thrivent.com/joshua-gigstad
                  Email
                  joshua.gigstad@thrivent.com
                    Matthew Gigstad

                    Matthew Gigstad

                    FIC, RICP®, BFA™

                    Title

                    Financial Advisor

                    State(s) Licensed
                    AK, AZ, CO, DC, FL, IL, KS, KY, MA, MN, NH, NY, OR, SD, TN, TX, WA, WI,
                    Website
                    https://connect.thrivent.com/matthew-gigstad
                    Email
                    matthew.gigstad@thrivent.com
                    Phone
                    520-529-1589
                      David Petz

                      David Petz

                      ChFC®, FIC, BFA™

                      Title

                      Financial Advisor

                      State(s) Licensed
                      AK, AZ, CO, DC, FL, IL, KS, KY, MA, MN, NH, NY, OR, SD, TN, TX, WA, WI,
                      Website
                      https://connect.thrivent.com/david-petz
                      Email
                      david.petz@thrivent.com
                      Phone
                      520-529-1589
                        Kristin Petz

                        Kristin Petz

                        Title

                        Insurance Associate

                        State(s) Licensed
                        AZ,
                        Website
                        https://connect.thrivent.com/kristin-petz
                        Email
                        kristin.petz@thrivent.com
                        Phone
                        520-529-1589
                          Joshua Gigstad

                          Joshua Gigstad

                          Title

                          Financial Advisor

                          State(s) Licensed
                          AZ,
                          Website
                          https://connect.thrivent.com/joshua-gigstad
                          Email
                          joshua.gigstad@thrivent.com
                            Matthew Gigstad

                            Matthew Gigstad

                            FIC, RICP®, BFA™

                            Title

                            Financial Advisor

                            State(s) Licensed
                            AK, AZ, CO, DC, FL, IL, KS, KY, MA, MN, NH, NY, OR, SD, TN, TX, WA, WI,
                            Website
                            https://connect.thrivent.com/matthew-gigstad
                            Email
                            matthew.gigstad@thrivent.com
                            Phone
                            520-529-1589
                              David Petz

                              David Petz

                              ChFC®, FIC, BFA™

                              Title

                              Financial Advisor

                              State(s) Licensed
                              AK, AZ, CO, DC, FL, IL, KS, KY, MA, MN, NH, NY, OR, SD, TN, TX, WA, WI,
                              Website
                              https://connect.thrivent.com/david-petz
                              Email
                              david.petz@thrivent.com
                              Phone
                              520-529-1589
                                Kristin Petz

                                Kristin Petz

                                Title

                                Insurance Associate

                                State(s) Licensed
                                AZ,
                                Website
                                https://connect.thrivent.com/kristin-petz
                                Email
                                kristin.petz@thrivent.com
                                Phone
                                520-529-1589
                                  Joshua Gigstad

                                  Joshua Gigstad

                                  Title

                                  Financial Advisor

                                  State(s) Licensed
                                  AZ,
                                  Website
                                  https://connect.thrivent.com/joshua-gigstad
                                  Email
                                  joshua.gigstad@thrivent.com
                                    Matthew Gigstad

                                    Matthew Gigstad

                                    FIC, RICP®, BFA™

                                    Title

                                    Financial Advisor

                                    State(s) Licensed
                                    AK, AZ, CO, DC, FL, IL, KS, KY, MA, MN, NH, NY, OR, SD, TN, TX, WA, WI,
                                    Website
                                    https://connect.thrivent.com/matthew-gigstad
                                    Email
                                    matthew.gigstad@thrivent.com
                                    Phone
                                    520-529-1589
                                      David Petz

                                      David Petz

                                      ChFC®, FIC, BFA™

                                      Title

                                      Financial Advisor

                                      State(s) Licensed
                                      AK, AZ, CO, DC, FL, IL, KS, KY, MA, MN, NH, NY, OR, SD, TN, TX, WA, WI,
                                      Website
                                      https://connect.thrivent.com/david-petz
                                      Email
                                      david.petz@thrivent.com
                                      Phone
                                      520-529-1589
                                        Kristin Petz

                                        Kristin Petz

                                        Title

                                        Insurance Associate

                                        State(s) Licensed
                                        AZ,
                                        Website
                                        https://connect.thrivent.com/kristin-petz
                                        Email
                                        kristin.petz@thrivent.com
                                        Phone
                                        520-529-1589
                                          Joshua Gigstad

                                          Joshua Gigstad

                                          Title

                                          Financial Advisor

                                          State(s) Licensed
                                          AZ,
                                          Website
                                          https://connect.thrivent.com/joshua-gigstad
                                          Email
                                          joshua.gigstad@thrivent.com
                                            Matthew Gigstad

                                            Matthew Gigstad

                                            FIC, RICP®, BFA™

                                            Title

                                            Financial Advisor

                                            State(s) Licensed
                                            AK, AZ, CO, DC, FL, IL, KS, KY, MA, MN, NH, NY, OR, SD, TN, TX, WA, WI,
                                            Website
                                            https://connect.thrivent.com/matthew-gigstad
                                            Email
                                            matthew.gigstad@thrivent.com
                                            Phone
                                            520-529-1589
                                              David Petz

                                              David Petz

                                              ChFC®, FIC, BFA™

                                              Title

                                              Financial Advisor

                                              State(s) Licensed
                                              AK, AZ, CO, DC, FL, IL, KS, KY, MA, MN, NH, NY, OR, SD, TN, TX, WA, WI,
                                              Website
                                              https://connect.thrivent.com/david-petz
                                              Email
                                              david.petz@thrivent.com
                                              Phone
                                              520-529-1589
                                                Kristin Petz

                                                Kristin Petz

                                                Title

                                                Insurance Associate

                                                State(s) Licensed
                                                AZ,
                                                Website
                                                https://connect.thrivent.com/kristin-petz
                                                Email
                                                kristin.petz@thrivent.com
                                                Phone
                                                520-529-1589