Ricky Baker - Thrivent

10/01/2026

Open enrollment season is here…
And most people make benefit decisions the same way they always have:
They repeat what they did last year.
The problem is, life doesn’t stay the same from year to year.
Benefits decisions can quietly impact:

your savings
your protection
your long-term plan

A few things to revisit:

Has anything changed in your family or income?
Are you actually using the benefits available to you?
Have you reviewed your insurance coverage recently?

These aren’t exciting decisions…
But they are important ones.
And small adjustments here can make a bigger difference than people expect.

09/07/2026

Wishing you and your loved ones a safe and relaxing Labor Day.

08/21/2026

I’m excited to share a professional milestone: I’m officially a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional (CFP®)! 🎉

Earning the CFP® certification has been a goal I’ve worked toward for a long time, and getting to this point took a lot of studying, late nights, and plenty of practice questions. I’m proud of the work that went into it- but even more excited about what it allows me to do for the people I serve.

To me, financial planning is about helping people make confident decisions around their retirement, investments, taxes, insurance, estate planning, and the bigger picture of their financial lives.

I’m looking forward to putting this knowledge to work and continuing to build meaningful relationships with clients, business owners, and other professionals who share the same goal of helping people succeed financially.

07/04/2026

Have a fun and memorable Fourth of July celebration!

06/21/2026

Sending love and gratitude to all the dads and father figures who made us who we are today. Happy Father’s Day!

02/23/2026

Interest rates are shifting. Understanding the purpose and timeline of your cash can help you decide whether and how to invest it for optimal returns. Ask yourself two questions. ⬇️

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02/12/2026

International equities outperformed U.S. markets, the dollar weakened, and key economic indicators held firm. Catch all the insights in this month’s market update. ⬇️

Resilient economic data, broadening market strength and improving bond conditions set an encouraging tone for investors in January’s dynamic market landscape.

02/09/2026

Whether you’re saving for something big, looking to generate a steady income, or seeking flexible access to your cash, there are smart ways to keep your money productive and there for you when you need it—regardless of shifting interest rates.

Explore your options below and let’s connect to keep your goals on track as interest rates change.

Keeping too much cash on hand can hurt your portfolio. Discover tips to help optimize returns when rates fluctuate. Contact a financial advisor

11/03/2025

The market can shift at any time, and big drops early in retirement could affect your savings. The right approach can help keep your savings resilient. Check out this article, then reach out to talk through ways to help protect your savings.👇

Sequence of returns risk can jeopardize long-term financial security. This is especially the case in the first decade of retirement, when portfolio balances are largest and most vulnerable to market downturns. But the right investment strategies can help minimize this risk and maximize your…

10/20/2025

A long life is a gift—let’s help make sure your finances can keep up. Start by building financial resilience against inflation, market swings, and rising health and care costs.

Discover how to help your savings go the distance, support your future health and care needs, and give you more freedom in retirement.