Keith Wood - Thrivent

06/08/2026

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

06/08/2026

Let's pursue your financial goals, together. We 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.

06/05/2026

In a conversation with Bjorn Larson, Thrivent’s Director of Financial Education, author and financial expert Sahil Bloom shared an important reminder: more money doesn’t always lead to more fulfillment.​

When your money is connected to the life you want and the people you care about, it’s easier to feel confident about what “enough” looks like for you.​

Watch the full interview to discover more insights from Sahil about the connection between money, purpose and happiness: https://bit.ly/3RPjcE5

06/05/2026

You don’t have to go it alone as a financial advisor at Thrivent. Join a team and learn directly from experienced professionals eager to see you succeed. Learn more about how joining a team of financial advisors can set you up for a lifetime of success: thriventcareers.com/3PvzYaT

06/04/2026

Market fluctuation is normal. Understanding your risk tolerance and sticking to a long-term plan can help you navigate uncertainty. Discover smart strategies to stay on course no matter what the market does next.

Markets can be unpredictable, with ups and downs that can make even the most seasoned investors uneasy. But the good news? You don’t have to let market swings derail your financial future. Rather than reacting to every dip or surge, understanding that market fluctuations are part of the process…

06/03/2026

Why consider waiting to claim Social Security?​

Waiting is essentially like buying more inflation-protected lifetime income, says Dr. Michael Finke, Professor and Frank M. Engle Chair of Retirement Security, The American College of Financial Services.​

In a conversation with Bjorn Larson, Thrivent’s Director of Financial Education, Dr. Finke shared how delaying your Social Security claim could meaningfully boost your long-term financial security.​

Watch more of their conversation here: https://bit.ly/4dhtRQk

06/01/2026

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

05/29/2026

During an interview, Bjorn Larson, Thrivent’s Director of Financial Education, sat down with retirement experts David Blanchett and Dr. Michael Finke to answer the question: 'What's the advantage of goal-based retirement planning?'​

The answer: It allows you to do more with your money.​

Goal-based retirement planning isn't just about reaching a specific number on a screen or having a certain portfolio makeup. It's about honing in on the goals you have for retirement and tailoring your financial plan to help you meet them.​

Watch Bjorn's full conversation with David and Michael here: https://bit.ly/4dhtRQk

05/29/2026

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.

05/28/2026

Disability insurance can protect your most valuable asset – your ability to earn an income. Here are important things to know about disability income insurance. ⬇️

No one expects to get sick or injured. But 1 in 4 of today's 20-year-olds can expect to experience a disabling event before they reach retirement age, whether it's for a few weeks or a long-term change in their ability to work. That's why disability income insurance is more than just a…