Lathanael Olsen- Thrivent

04/05/2026

Happy Easter to you and your family! Hope your day is filled with celebration and special moments.

03/17/2026

Many business owners and high-net-worth individuals come to me with the same questions:

• “Why does it feel impossible to get my cash flow under control?”
• “Will I ever have enough saved to retire comfortably?”
• “Am I paying too much in taxes?”
• “How do I make sure my wealth lasts for my family and my legacy?”

These aren’t just financial questions, they’re life questions.

My team and I help clients turn uncertainty into clarity:

✅ Strategic cash flow planning to free up capital and reduce stress
✅ Retirement and investment strategies that align with real-life goals
✅ Tax-efficient wealth strategies to protect and grow what matters most
✅ Legacy and risk management so you can feel secure today and tomorrow

If any of these questions have been keeping you up at night, it might be time to have a conversation.

Let’s explore how to take control of your financial future, before someone else decides it for you.
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03/16/2026

The 3 Financial Challenges Almost Every Business Owner Faces

A business owner said something to me recently that stuck.

He said: "The business is doing well… but it still feels like the finances are chaotic."

And the truth is, I hear this more than most people realize.

Not because business owners aren't successful.

In fact, many of them are exceptional operators.

But when we step back and really look at the financial side of the business, three challenges show up almost every time.

1️⃣ Cash flow pressure

Revenue might look great on paper.

But payroll, taxes, reinvestment, and unexpected expenses all compete for the same dollars.

Even profitable businesses can feel tight month to month.

2️⃣ Tax complexity

Most owners are so focused on growing the company that tax strategy becomes reactive instead of proactive.

Entity structure.
Estimated taxes.
Retirement plans.
Deductions.

Without coordination, a lot of money quietly slips away.

3️⃣ Building wealth outside the business

This is the one that surprises people the most.

Many owners reinvest everything back into the company believing the business itself will eventually fund retirement.

But that creates a massive concentration risk.

Their entire financial future becomes tied to one asset.

This is exactly where my team spends a lot of our time.

Helping business owners step out of the day-to-day operations for a moment and think about questions like:

• How do we create more stability in cash flow?
• How do we structure things so taxes are more efficient?
• How do we turn business success into personal wealth?

Because the goal isn’t just to build a great business.

The goal is to make sure the business eventually creates freedom.

I'm curious to hear from other business owners here.

Which of these tends to be the hardest to manage?

Cash flow
Taxes
or building wealth outside the business?

Drop it below, I’d love to hear your perspective.

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03/15/2026

Most people think the goal is the distance.

But what if it isn’t?

What if the real challenge is being willing to sprint… even when you don’t know how far the finish line is.

In fitness they call something similar the progression illusion.

You feel like you're moving forward because you're busy…
Because you're doing something…
Because time is passing.

But motion and progress aren't always the same thing.

I see this often when people talk about their finances.

• “My accounts have grown over the years.”
• “I’m contributing to my retirement.”
• “I’ve been with the same firm forever.”

On the surface it feels like progress.

But the real question is:

Are you moving with intention… or just moving with time?

Because real financial progress usually requires something uncomfortable:

➡️ Adjusting strategy
➡️ Challenging assumptions
➡️ Running harder for a season
➡️ Or changing direction entirely

And sometimes that means sprinting without knowing the full distance yet.

The individuals and families who build meaningful wealth rarely have perfect clarity at the start.

They simply decide they’re willing to move with purpose.

So here’s the question I’ve been thinking about lately:

Maybe the real goal isn’t the distance…

Are you willing to sprint even if you don’t know how far the finish line is?

Curious to hear your thoughts.

And if you're someone wondering whether your financial strategy is actually producing true progress, not just the illusion of it… I’m always open to a conversation.

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03/12/2026

What an encouragement to be in a room back-to-back days with over 100 pastors who came together to support, learn from, mentor, and share ideas with each other. 🙏

There is something powerful that happens when leaders who spend their lives pouring into others take time to pour into one another.

Over the past week at a pastor’s conference, I watched pastors openly discuss challenges, share wisdom from years of ministry, and encourage one another in ways that only people who truly understand the calling can.

One conversation that stood out to me kept resurfacing throughout the conference.

Financial health.

Many pastors acknowledged something important:

They spend so much time caring for the spiritual well-being of others…
but often push their own financial well-being to the side.

And yet, financial clarity and stability are incredibly important for ministry leaders and their families.

Not because wealth is the goal.
But because peace of mind creates freedom to focus on the calling God has placed on their lives.

When finances are organized and intentional:

Stress is reduced

Decisions become clearer

Families are protected

And long-term ministry becomes more sustainable

It was encouraging to see so many pastors intentionally discussing how to better steward this area of their lives.

Conversations like these remind me why I care so deeply about serving pastors and ministry leaders.

Your calling is to care for others.
But you shouldn’t have to navigate financial decisions alone.

If you’re a pastor or ministry leader and have been thinking about questions like:

• Am I preparing well for the future?
• How do I balance ministry calling with financial stewardship?
• What does wise long-term planning even look like for someone in ministry?

I’m always happy to have a conversation.

No pressure. Just a place to think through it together.

Feel free to message me directly or comment “conversation” and I’ll reach out.

And if you were one of the many pastors at the conference this week, thank you for the work you do every single day to impact lives and communities. It was an honor to be in the room with you. 🙌

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03/12/2026

Common vision amplifies impact.

One of the most powerful things I’m reminded of when leaders gather together is this:

What could be accomplished if more of us worked toward the same vision?

Individually, we can accomplish meaningful things.

But partnership multiplies momentum.

When people align around a common purpose:
• Ideas move faster
• Problems get solved sooner
• Opportunities expand
• Impact grows exponentially

The truth is, many of the biggest breakthroughs in business, leadership, and communities didn’t happen because one person had the best strategy.

They happened because people chose collaboration over isolation.

Imagine what could be accomplished if:

Business leaders partnered with other leaders instead of competing with them

Financial strategies were built with collaboration instead of guesswork

Communities rallied around shared outcomes instead of individual agendas

A common vision changes everything.

So here’s the question I’ve been thinking about lately:

What is something that could be accomplished in your life or business if the right partnerships came together?

I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments.

And if you’re someone who believes the right conversations and partnerships can accelerate growth, impact, and long-term strategy, let’s connect.

Sometimes the next breakthrough starts with a simple conversation.

03/10/2026

Most people think philanthropy is about writing a check.

In my experience…
it’s about values.

It’s about families asking:

• How can we make a difference?
• What impact do we want our resources to have?
• What legacy are we creating while we’re still here to see it?

That’s why I’m honored to share that I have received the 2025 Voices in Philanthropy recognition from Thrivent Charitable.

But the truth is…

This recognition isn’t really about me.

It’s about the incredible clients I work with who choose to use their generosity to create change in the places that matter most to them.

Seeing people align their financial strategy with their purpose is one of the most meaningful parts of what I get to do every day.

To my clients: Thank you for trusting me to be part of that journey.

And congratulations to the many other financial advisors who were honored for helping individuals and families give with intention.

If you're comfortable sharing, I'm curious:

What cause or organization has had the biggest impact on your life?

Join me in celebrating my fellow advisors who were honored, and read the full news article announcing this year’s honorees:
thriventcharitable.com/2025-VIPs

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03/09/2026

Most people make their biggest financial mistakes in the middle of the storm.

I was at a pastor’s conference recently and heard a statement that stuck with me:

“Don’t ever quit in the middle of a storm. Stick it out and see the impact.”

It applies to life.
It applies to leadership.
And it absolutely applies to investing.

When markets become volatile, emotions rise.

People start asking:
• “Should I move everything to cash?”
• “What if things get worse?”
• “Did I make a mistake investing in the first place?”

But historically, the most damaging financial decisions rarely happen during calm seasons.

They happen when fear is loudest.

The purpose of a well built financial strategy isn’t just to grow wealth in good markets.

It’s to help you stay grounded when the storm hits.

Because the real impact often happens after the storm passes, for those who stayed disciplined.

That’s where planning matters.

✔️ Structuring income so volatility doesn’t derail your lifestyle
✔️ Building liquidity so you don’t have to react emotionally
✔️ Creating a strategy that accounts for both opportunity and uncertainty

Confidence doesn’t come from predicting every storm.

It comes from being prepared for them.

If the last few years have made you question whether your current financial strategy is built for both growth and resilience, it may be worth having a conversation.

Sometimes a second perspective brings clarity.

📩 Feel free to message me or schedule time if you’d like to talk through it.

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02/27/2026

Retirement isn’t only about enjoying life, it’s also about what you leave behind.

Whether that means:

✔️ Supporting your family
✔️ Funding education for future generations
✔️ Giving to causes you care about

A thoughtful legacy strategy can help align your financial resources with your values.

If leaving a meaningful impact matters to you, let’s talk.

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02/25/2026

Life is unpredictable.

A strong retirement plan doesn’t just focus on income it prepares for the “what ifs.”

✔️ Emergency savings
✔️ Insurance planning
✔️ Long-term care conversations
✔️ Contingency strategies

Preparation can make a difficult season more manageable financially.

If you’d like to discuss how resilient your plan is, let’s connect.

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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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02/23/2026

Planning for the future isn’t just about “growing money.”

It’s about:

✔️ Managing risk
✔️ Staying tax-aware
✔️ Adjusting as life changes
✔️ Keeping your long-term goals in focus

A financial plan should grow and adapt with you.

If it’s been a while since you’ve reviewed your strategy, now may be a great time.

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