Nathan McGuire, BFA - Thrivent

Nathan McGuire, BFA - Thrivent Helping individuals & families gain clarity around retirement, tax strategy, and long-term planning.

Every once in a while, life gives you a reminder to pause and take it in.Moments like this don’t need to be rushed or ex...
04/01/2026

Every once in a while, life gives you a reminder to pause and take it in.

Moments like this don’t need to be rushed or explained.

They’re just a good reminder to slow down, stay present, and appreciate where you are, even while you’re thinking about what’s next.

Hard to believe it’s almost that time of year again.Every April our sand volleyball crew starts back up, and it’s someth...
03/19/2026

Hard to believe it’s almost that time of year again.

Every April our sand volleyball crew starts back up, and it’s something I look forward to more than I probably should for a bunch of adults chasing a ball around in the sand.

What started as just playing volleyball has turned into years of friendships, laughs, and a lot of great memories with this group.

Life gets busy, kids grow up, work changes, schedules get crazy…
but having things that stay consistent over the years means more than you realize.

It’s a good reminder that the best parts of life usually aren’t the big moments,
they’re the ones that keep showing up year after year.

My kids years ago on St. Patrick’s Day, all dressed up in green like it was the biggest holiday of the year.Hard to beli...
03/17/2026

My kids years ago on St. Patrick’s Day, all dressed up in green like it was the biggest holiday of the year.

Hard to believe how fast those years went. Looking back at pictures like this is a good reminder of how quickly time moves and how important it is to enjoy the moments while you’re in them. 🍀

One thing that comes up in conversations a lot lately is how important it is to have a plan that works in different mark...
03/16/2026

One thing that comes up in conversations a lot lately is how important it is to have a plan that works in different market conditions.

When markets are strong, everything feels easy.
When markets get volatile, that’s when people start to wonder if their plan really fits their life.

A good financial plan usually isn’t just one bucket.
It often means having money set aside for different purposes, some for growth, some for stability, and some for shorter-term needs.

The goal isn’t to predict what the market will do next.
It’s to build a plan that can handle whatever the market does.

When people have that kind of structure in place, something interesting happens,
they tend to feel a lot more confident about the future, even when the headlines aren’t great.

Conversations like this are why I enjoy talking with people about what really matters to them financially.

See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

Had the chance to spend some time out in the community recently, and one question came up more than once while talking w...
03/09/2026

Had the chance to spend some time out in the community recently, and one question came up more than once while talking with people.

“How do I know if I’m actually on track for retirement… or just hoping I am?”

What’s interesting is that most of the people asking that question have already done a lot right.

They’ve saved consistently.
They’ve invested over time.
They’ve tried to be responsible with money.

But what they don’t have is clarity.

They’re not sure:
• if they’re saving enough
• if their investments are positioned the right way
• or if their plan would hold up if the market gets unpredictable

And that uncertainty is what creates the most stress.

When people finally sit down and build a clear financial plan, something surprising happens.

The anxiety usually goes down…
not because everything is perfect,
but because they finally know where they stand.

Conversations like this are why I enjoy being out at local events and meeting people where they are.
Sometimes all it takes is a simple conversation to bring a lot of clarity.

See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

I spent years coaching high school basketball.Recently, I found myself back in the gym.Different players.Different seaso...
03/05/2026

I spent years coaching high school basketball.

Recently, I found myself back in the gym.

Different players.
Different season.
Same lessons.

Coaching taught me that preparation matters more than talent.
Consistency beats intensity.
And the best results rarely happen by accident.

Funny enough, those principles apply just as much to financial decisions as they do to sports.

Most people don’t need a completely new game plan.
They need clarity, structure, and someone willing to walk through it with them.

If you’ve been meaning to take a closer look at your plan, but haven’t stepped back to do it yet, let’s have a conversation.

Sometimes progress starts with a simple review.

A few years ago, after my stepdad passed, we gathered at the lake to celebrate him.He owned a small neighborhood bar cal...
03/02/2026

A few years ago, after my stepdad passed, we gathered at the lake to celebrate him.

He owned a small neighborhood bar called Boo Boo’s.

We had replica shirts made, shared stories, laughed, and remembered the kind of life he built.

What struck me wasn’t the business.

It was the people who showed up.

The relationships.
The memories.
The impact that carried beyond the doors of that place.

That’s what legacy really looks like.

Not numbers.
Not accounts.
But the people who gather because of how you lived.

Most people assume financial decisions happen in spreadsheets.More often, they start in conversations like this.Talking ...
02/23/2026

Most people assume financial decisions happen in spreadsheets.

More often, they start in conversations like this.

Talking through what we’re seeing, what’s changing, and what really matters for the people we serve.

None of us do this alone and the best decisions usually start with a thoughtful conversation.

One thing I’ve learned over time is that most people don’t need more information.They need space to think.Space to ask b...
02/19/2026

One thing I’ve learned over time is that most people don’t need more information.

They need space to think.

Space to ask better questions.
Space to talk things through.
And space to decide without feeling rushed.

That’s usually when things start to click.

I met with someone recently who came in feeling like they were behind.As we talked things through, it became clear they ...
02/13/2026

I met with someone recently who came in feeling like they were behind.

As we talked things through, it became clear they weren’t behind at all.

They had been doing a lot of the right things ,they just hadn’t stepped back to see the full picture yet.

That happens more often than people think.

Sometimes progress doesn’t come from making a big change.
It comes from slowing down, getting clear, and realizing you’re closer than you thought.

Back home after a few days at Thrivent’s Business Development Conference.Great conversations, strong perspectives, and a...
02/07/2026

Back home after a few days at Thrivent’s Business Development Conference.

Great conversations, strong perspectives, and a lot of reminders about why continuing to learn and grow matters, especially when it helps us show up better for the people we serve.

This was one of those moments you don’t realize is special until you look back at it.Standing next to my son, watching t...
02/05/2026

This was one of those moments you don’t realize is special until you look back at it.

Standing next to my son, watching the waves roll in, thinking about how quickly these years go.

Being a dad has completely changed how I think about time, priorities, and what really matters.

It’s also shaped how I think about planning.

Not just for some distant future, but for the ability to enjoy moments like this along the way.

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