Robert Smith-Thrivent Financial

06/09/2026

Markets up. Risks remain. See what’s driving Thrivent's outlook. ⬇️

Positive equity momentum continues, tempered by concerns around inflation, consumer resilience, and global conflict.

06/08/2026

Matthew 6:26: “Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?”

06/07/2026

“Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.” - Romans 12:12

06/06/2026

Investing for retirement can feel overwhelming. No matter where you are on your journey, the key is to be consistent and stick with it. A strong retirement investment strategy includes:​

✔️ Portfolio diversification​
✔️ Understanding your risk tolerance and adjusting over time​
✔️ Investing in tax-advantaged accounts like IRAs and 401(k)s​

Learn more about investing for retirement. ⬇️

Investing for retirement takes planning, but it doesn't have to be complex. Lay the foundation by learning the basic strategies, investment types and tax-advantaged accounts.

06/04/2026

Curious if a deferred annuity might be a fit in your retirement strategy? Here are some of its possible benefits:

👉 Income in retirement
👉 Risk-based options
👉 Tax-deferred growth
👉 Optional rider benefits

For more information on deferred annuities, take a look at this article. Let’s connect if you want to discuss how an annuity could help you reach your retirement goals.

A deferred annuity is commonly used to generate a steady stream of income in retirement. Funded by a large, one-time payment or in smaller amounts over months or years, a deferred annuity provides you with flexibility and an opportunity for growth. Payments from your deferred annuity can begin one.....

06/02/2026

Grief changes everything, and the to-do list doesn’t stop.

Empathy, a Thrivent member benefit, pairs you with a dedicated Care Manager to help navigate the practical and emotional realities of loss:
✅ Funeral planning
✅ Estate & account support
✅ Grief resources

Members can also share this support with loved ones, extending care when it matters most. You don’t have to carry this alone. 💛

Learn more: thrivent.com/empathy

05/31/2026

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

05/29/2026

What happens when you don’t have income protection and a sudden illness or injury prevents you from working? Here are some key facts to know about disability income insurance and how it can benefit you: https://bit.ly/44L4CSw

05/27/2026

You can't buy something exactly like Social Security on the market.​

As retirement expert Dr. Michael Finke, Professor and Frank M. Engle Chair of Retirement Security, The American College of Financial Services, pointed out in an interview with Bjorn Larson, Thrivent's Director of Financial Education, it offers a unique combination of guaranteed income that's also inflation-protected.​

Watch the full interview to get more insight on planning your retirement: https://bit.ly/4dhtRQk

05/25/2026

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