Dustin Allen - Thrivent

08/31/2026

How to Grow Wealth: A Biblical Perspective

As a financial advisor at Thrivent, I often emphasize the power of discipline over time. Not only is this a simple yet profound concept that can significantly impact your financial future, but it is also a Biblical principle that we see throughout the Scriptures.

The Bible speaks to the wisdom of prudent financial management in many places. One place it is mentioned is Proverbs 13:11 which says, "Dishonest money dwindles away, but whoever gathers money little by little makes it grow." This points to steady, consistent growth over time.

Practical Steps:

Start Early: The sooner you invest, the more time your money has to grow.

Be Consistent: Regular contributions can lead to substantial growth.

Stay Patient: Compound interest rewards those who stay the course.

Let's connect and discuss how you can harness the power of consistent discipline + compound interest to secure your financial future, guided by timeless biblical principles.





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08/27/2026

Is your portfolio diversified? Having a mix of investments can help you manage risk, reduce volatility and build a reliable foundation for your long-term financial goals. Here are 4 primary components to help you diversify. ⬇️

As you manage your investments, you may have heard that it's a good idea to diversify your portfolio—or have a mix of assets. The idea is to avoid putting all of your eggs in one basket.

08/27/2026

DFW Friends, SAVE THE DATE! Wed. 9/23 - 6:00-8:00p

Discover how the 5 phases of an IRA relate to your retirement—and learn strategies for reducing the taxes you and your heirs could pay.

Join Dustin Allen and Erik Almquist for dinner and this informational presentation. There’s a shift in your mindset when you switch from saving and investing all those years to spending that money – and paying taxes on it. There are many options if your goal is to grow, spend and give more of your wealth. But it takes planning. Join us for our workshop on the Five Phases of an IRA to discover:

• How the 5 phases of an IRA relate to stages of your retirement.

• How time can have a great impact on tax-deferred retirement accounts.

• Strategies for reducing the taxes you and your heirs could pay.

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08/24/2026

Three weeks. Three events. Three very different audiences.

Girl dads. Teachers. Professionals from all walks of life.

The topics changed slightly, but the goal stayed the same: helping people better understand their finances through conversations about the Financial House, tax-efficient planning, and the Five Phases of an IRA.

Because good financial principles can benefit anyone.



For educational purposes only. Consultation with a tax or legal professional is recommended for individual guidance.

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08/21/2026

Seeing your hard-earned money go towards taxes can be frustrating. However, there are ways you can help reduce your tax burdens and become more tax efficient. ⬇️

Discover practical and effective strategies to help reduce your taxable income. From retirement savings to smart investment decisions, opportunities to keep more of your earnings are at hand.

08/17/2026

Here are some recent client questions I've received the last few weeks:

- I heard life insurance could help me leave less of a tax burden to my children when I pass and be a good idea when it’s time to take my RMDs. Can you tell me more about that?

- Should I replace this annuity with a different one?

- Can this annuity help me pay for my upcoming move and house near the beach?

- How can we start saving? We are both bad at it.

- My pension with cover our necessary income. How do I navigate these other two lump sums I will receive when I retire?

- How should we handle this inheritance? Should we pay off debt, or invest it?

All of these questions deserve individual attention, and the answers are specific to your situation. If you don’t have someone helping you navigate these or similar topics, let’s talk.

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08/17/2026

What an incredible night we had at our first ever “Pints and Ponys” event at Armor Brewing!
Fellowship, fun, and bonding with fellow Girl Dads! We enjoyed great food and drinks and went through a “Dad Braid Bootcamp” learning a basic ponytail, messy bun, basic braid, and French braid! 🍻🍔🎀💆🏻‍♀️
We even had a fierce competition on who could do the best braid, tightest ponytail, and prettiest “messy” bun! 🤣 These competitive dads were not playing around! I saw several guys excited to go home and practice on their daughters and impress their wives! 🏆

Big thanks to Richard Chaves for co-hosting with me, my awesome wife and associate Emily Allen for all the preparation and planning that went into it this last month, and last but not least Armor Brewing Co. for hosting us in their private event space! Special shout-out to Melvina and Tiffany for your hospitality and serving us so well! Can’t wait for the next event!



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08/14/2026

Not sure when you should get life insurance? Here are different factors to consider that will help you decide when to take the next step. ⬇️

The best age to get life insurance depends on your life stage, responsibilities and financial goals, but it still stands that you’ll get more milage out of starting as early as possible. Learn how timing affects cost, coverage and long-term protection.

08/04/2026

Even though your personal finances likely start with your personal goals, they can also be a way to support the people, causes and community you love. Who are you building your legacy for?

Thrivent can help you plan your finances for the people, causes and...

07/29/2026

I used to work for a landscaping company. I know how to take great care of my yard. But I don’t...

Right now we’re in an “in-between” season where we are renting a house while we search for the right one to buy. When we moved in the lawn was basically nonexistent in the backyard and terribly unhealthy out front. I know exactly what to do to get rid of the weeds and bring the grass back to thriving. But it’s not my yard and I’m not willing to invest the time and money it would take to improve it.

I have the knowledge, but I’m choosing not to apply it.

The same can be true of our finances. Just because we learned something that could be helpful for us doesn’t mean it will move the needle. We have to apply the knowledge.

Application can often be the hardest part. We’re inundated with sporadic advice without any idea how to use it to actually make a difference in reaching our goals.

That’s where I can help. Financial advice SHOULD be personal, not generic. There is a lot of great advice out there, but it needs to be applied correctly.



Let’s talk about it.

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