Mark Harris - Thrivent

05/25/2026

I am thankful for the men and women that have served and sacrificed for our freedom. Everyone have a safe and great Memorial Day!

05/10/2026

Sending love and gratitude to all the moms and mother figures who made us who we are today. Happy Mother’s Day!

05/08/2026

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.

05/05/2026

Not from today but fitting for Cinco de Mayo on Taco Tuesday!

Smoked tacos al pastor and homemade salsa...both things that reward patience and paying attention to the details. You can follow a recipe, sure, but knowing when to adjust, wait, or change course usually makes the biggest difference.

That’s one of the things I genuinely enjoy about working as a financial advisor. The process matters. Taking time. Asking questions. Making thoughtful adjustments instead of rushing to a result.

Also… tacos help!

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04/29/2026

One thing that surprises a lot of people about working with a financial advisor isn’t spreadsheets, charts, or even numbers.

It’s conversation.

Most meaningful progress doesn’t come from having the “right answer” immediately, it comes from talking things out, asking better questions, and having someone slow the moment down when life starts moving fast.

Sometimes the most useful part of the process is simply having a place to say things out loud and make sense of them, without pressure or urgency. Let me know if you are ready for a conversation!

Also… here’s a completely unrelated picture of one of our dogs, Otis, living his best life.

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04/14/2026

One thing that’s been on my mind more lately is how different time feels as your kids get older. When they’re young, time feels full and busy. When they’re adults, time with them has to be more intentional.

Moments like these don’t just “happen” anymore. You must put in the effort for them.

These are the kinds of days I know we’ll remember later and I am glad we made the time to have them!

04/05/2026

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

03/30/2026

I have had people asking me if I think AI will replace financial advisors.

I don’t believe it will.

Money decisions aren’t just about numbers or speed. They’re about context, emotions, trade‑offs, and life events that don’t show up neatly in a spreadsheet. Those conversations still require listening, judgment, and trust.

That said, I do believe this:

Financial advisors who learn how to use AI as a tool—to be more efficient, more informed, and more responsive—will better serve their clients than those who ignore it.

AI doesn’t replace the relationship.

It strengthens the advisor who knows how to pair technology with human insight.

The future isn’t human or AI.

It’s thoughtful people using the right tools to support better conversations.

If you are open to human-based discussion regarding your financial situation, feel free to reach out to me!

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03/23/2026

“I can do it myself.”

I hear that a lot — and honestly, most of us can handle a lot on our own.

The question I usually come back to is this: How do you know you’re not missing something?

I’ve cooked more than a few meals without following the recipe exactly. Most of the time it turns out just fine…and every once in a while, you end up with dish that’s almost what you were aiming for. 😄

DIY works well. But small details can be easy to miss — especially when things get more complex.

A conversation doesn’t replace doing things yourself. It just helps make sure nothing important slips through the cracks.

If you’d like a low‑pressure conversation, you can grab a time that works for you here:
https://bit.ly/4bJfCli

03/21/2026

For the 15th consecutive year, Thrivent has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. It’s an honor to work for an organization that’s committed to serving its clients, its workforce and its community with integrity.

Learn more about this recognition: https://bit.ly/4cVuu2j