Merritt Jezwinski - Thrivent

10/15/2026

Come spend your Saturday with us! 🍂

Richard and I are hosting a fun fall family photo event at Thrivent, and we’d love to see you there!

Get the family together (yes, even the ones who don’t like taking pictures 😂), enjoy some snacks and fall fun, and leave with updated family photos! Each registered family gets a 10-minute session with a professional photographer and at least 3 edited digital photos.

Whether you’re a current client, want to learn more about Thrivent, or just want a fun Saturday activity with the family, we’d love to have you!

📅 Saturday, October 24
📍 Thrivent – 4321 N. Ballard Rd., Appleton

Spots are limited, so grab yours here! 👇
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/family-fall-memories-mini-photo-sessions-tickets-2001398440612?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

Hope to see some familiar faces (and meet some new ones)!😊

— Richard & Merritt

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Join us for a fun fall gathering designed for families of all ages, including grandparents, parents, kids, and everyone in between!

10/15/2026

The headlines say interest rates may stay higher for longer, and many people immediately wonder:

"Should I wait?"

Wait to buy a home. Wait to invest. Wait to retire. Wait to make a financial decision.

Sometimes waiting is the right move.

But sometimes waiting becomes a habit.

One of the biggest lessons I've learned is that most successful plans aren't built around perfect timing.

They're built around consistent decisions.

Because nobody gets to know what the next headline will be.

Disclosures: thrivent.com/social

10/14/2026

Help prepare for retirement with confidence by getting a locked-in interest rate for the guarantee period you choose—either 3, 5, 7 or 9 years—with a Thrivent Multi-Year Guarantee Annuity™.

This single premium fixed deferred annuity offers:
• Dependable interest
• Tax-deferred earnings
• Protection from market risk

Contact me today if you want to discuss if this is right for you.

For additional interest rates and other important information: https://bit.ly/4fFumVI

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10/13/2026

No matter which side of the aisle you're on, election years tend to create a lot of anxiety.

Markets react.

News cycles become nonstop.

People start wondering if they should change everything.

One thing history has taught us:

There will always be reasons to be nervous.

There will always be uncertainty.

There will always be headlines.

The challenge isn't avoiding uncertainty.

It's building a plan that can survive it.

Disclosures: thrivent.com/social

10/12/2026

Richard and I are excited to invite our clients, friends, families, and community to our Family, Fall & Memories Mini Photo Sessions!

Come enjoy a little fall fun and get some updated family photos while you’re at it. Each registered family will receive a 10-minute session with professional photographer Sam Lauersdorf Photography - Wisconsin Photo/Video and at least 3 professionally edited digital photos. We’ll also have snacks, drinks, family-friendly activities, and a collection drive benefiting VIDA.

📍 Thrivent | 4321 N. Ballard Rd., Appleton
📅 Saturday, October 24

Spots are limited, so grab a time that works for your family!

👉 Reserve your family’s photo session here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/family-fall-memories-mini-photo-sessions-tickets-2001398440612?aff=oddtdtcreator

Hope to see you there!
Richard & Merritt

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10/12/2026

Every election cycle seems to bring the same questions.

"Should I change my investments?"

"Maybe I should wait."

"What if the market drops?"

I've found that successful long-term investors usually focus less on headlines and more on their long-term goals.

The news changes every day.

A solid financial strategy is designed to weather uncertainty.

What helps you stay focused when headlines get noisy?

Disclosures: thrivent.com/social

10/09/2026

Parents...

Did anyone else suddenly realize we're less than three months away from Christmas?

Because I feel like school just started yesterday.

Between sports schedules, school activities, family gatherings, and holiday shopping, this time of year always flies by.

One piece of advice I share often:

Don't let holiday spending become holiday stress.

Create a plan now so you can fully enjoy the season later.

Who's already started shopping?

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10/07/2026

One of the most common questions people ask as retirement approaches is:

"When should I start taking Social Security?"

The answer is different for everyone.

Factors like retirement goals, income needs, family circumstances, and overall financial strategy can all play a role.

That's why decisions that may seem simple on the surface often deserve thoughtful consideration.

If retirement is getting closer, now can be a great time to start learning about the options available to you.

What's one thing you're most looking forward to in retirement?

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10/06/2026

Money is important.

But I've learned most people don't actually want more money.

What they really want is what money can provide:

Clarity. Options. Experiences. Family time. Generosity.

What's something money can't buy that you value most?

09/21/2026

Who taught you about money?

For many women, financial lessons come from life experiences rather than formal education. Career changes, caring for loved ones, becoming widowed, retirement, and countless other life events often shape how we manage money.

Our upcoming Women, Wealth & Wisdom event explores stories, lessons, and financial perspectives that can help women build confidence and purpose in their financial lives.

Invite a friend, sister, daughter, mother, or neighbor to join you.

Space is limited. RSVP today! Email: [email protected] por call/text (920) 810-1262.