Matthew Van Pelt - Thrivent

05/25/2026

To all who served and sacrificed for our freedom, thank you.

05/23/2026

Let's pursue your financial goals, together. I can help you get started by providing insight on three important steps to establishing a financial plan:

1. Identify where you are.
2. Define financial success so you can outline your goals.
3. Uncover some events that might move you further away from your goals.

Learn more about what makes up a solid financial plan and the process for creating your own. ⬇️

Taking the time to create a financial plan offers a roadmap for reaching your financial goals—emotional and financial. Learn how a financial plan helps organize income, savings, investments and insurance to balance your priorities for the future.

05/18/2026

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness.” - Galatians 5:22

05/13/2026

Your income supports your family—what happens if it stops? Disability income insurance can provide a safety net during difficult times.

Together, we can discuss how adding coverage can fit into your current financial plan.

When you rely on your income to support your family, it's difficult to envision life without it. But the unexpected can happen, and planning for a time without a paycheck can help you prepare for whatever life has in store.

05/12/2026

“In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.'” - Acts 20:35

05/11/2026

Thrivent's May Market Update breaks down what’s driving recent volatility, how stocks and bonds are responding, and why staying diversified and focused on fundamentals remains important.

Moderating growth, steady inflation and ongoing global uncertainty are shaping our outlook.

04/24/2026

Is now the time to rebalance your portfolio? Over time, market shifts can expose you to more risk than you intended. Rebalancing is usually necessary on a periodic basis to help restore your portfolio to your target allocations. Here are 3 reasons why it may be time to rebalance. 👇

Keeping your investments on track isn’t a set-it-and-forget-it process. Over time, market shifts can throw off your portfolio’s balance, exposing you to more risk than you intended. Learn how portfolio rebalancing helps realign your investments with your goals and may keep your strategy on cours...

04/17/2026

You don’t need a fortune to start investing—just a plan. Even small, consistent investments can grow into something big over time. The key? Getting started. ⬇️

When you've been busy with a growing family and financial goals like buying a house or paying down debt, it's understandable that you might have put off investing or felt that it's not really for you. But you and your family deserve the benefits of investing, too.

04/07/2026

Maximizing your Social Security benefits is a crucial part of securing your retirement. By planning ahead and using key strategies, you can optimize your benefits and enhance your financial future. Start making informed decisions now for a more comfortable retirement tomorrow: https://bit.ly/44bxQcX