Carl Etzler-Thrivent

01/01/2026

Wishing you and yours a happy New Year! May 2026 be filled with many blessings and new opportunities.

12/30/2025

What’s ahead for stocks and bonds in 2026? Thrivent Asset Management experts share their base case for a positive environment and why equities may continue to reward investors over time.

Looking ahead to 2026, we anticipate steady growth, resilient markets and AI-driven opportunities.

12/29/2025

As we wrap up 2025, we’ll be retiring Carl Etzler’s Thrivent page so future updates come from one place.
In 2026, Carl's plans to semi-retire and assist clients planning their generosity strategy. Phillip Summersett and Michael Etter will continue serving clients from our Van Wert office, with support from our Napoleon team.
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12/25/2025

Merry Christmas to you and yours! Hope your day is filled with meaningful time with loved ones.

12/18/2025

Technology has made impersonation scams more convincing—and more frightening than ever. Criminals can now use AI to clone a loved one’s voice, spoof their phone number and create a false sense of emergency to pressure you into sending them money.

🚩 If you ever receive a call like this, hang up and reach out to your loved one directly. When in doubt, contact the police.

12/17/2025

Scammers have evolved their tactics, and their schemes have become more convincing and a lot harder to recognize. That’s why awareness matters.

Protect yourself by staying up to date on the latest scams: https://bit.ly/492hx4g

12/16/2025

From slowing manufacturing to resilient corporate earnings, December brings mixed signals for the economy. Explore what these trends mean for your portfolio and the year ahead in Thrivent's December Market Update.

U.S. equities continue their upward trend despite tech sector volatility, while strong retail sales and job growth underscore consumer resilience.

12/03/2025

Scam activity heightens during the holiday season. Here are 7 tips to stay safe online this holiday season and beyond. ⬇️

Americans lost $12.5 billion to fraud in 2024, up 25% from 2023. Today’s scammers are constantly testing new tactics to trick consumers, from large-scale investment schemes to “urgent” text messages impersonating your boss. (Don’t reply.)

11/27/2025

Wishing you and your loved ones a very Happy Thanksgiving. As we take time to count our blessings today, what are you most grateful for?

11/27/2025

Are you just starting to save for retirement or are nearing retirement age? This guide will help you understand how to manage your retirement income in a tax-efficient manner, so you can make the most out of your hard-earned savings. ➡️ https://bit.ly/4i6KNd7

11/26/2025

Seeing your hard-earned money go towards taxes can be frustrating. However, there are ways you can help reduce your tax burdens and become more tax efficient. ⬇️

Discover practical and effective strategies to help reduce your taxable income. From retirement savings to smart investment decisions, opportunities to keep more of your earnings are at hand.

11/25/2025

Does your financial plan address ways to efficiently manage your tax obligations now and in the future? Together, we can assess your plan for opportunities to help minimize what you owe, so you can save more of your hard-earned dollars.​

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