Nicholas Ward is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management in Minneapolis, MN, with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent and its predecessor, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, since 2007. Ward holds the Series 66 designation. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning in areas such as retirement, income tax, and estate planning, with options to integrate planning and managed-account services under a consolidated billing program called WealthPlan.

Michael Ranieri is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Gurnee, Illinois, holding a Series 66 designation and having 23 years of industry experience. He has worked with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans since 2005 and with Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm focuses on holistic, goal-based planning covering various topics and offers the option to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing program called “WealthPlan.”

Jeffery Walker is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Vermillion, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and possessing 14 years of industry experience. He has worked with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management Inc. since 2012. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based analyses and planning on a range of topics without managing client portfolios directly, focusing instead on planning and managed-account services delivered separately.

Sarah Spurlock is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Northwestern University and the Institute of International Education. Outside of her advisory role, she was involved with Rail Explorers. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients. The firm offers holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while keeping these services separate.

Michael Hedlund is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Thrivent and its affiliates since 2017 and has also been employed by Concordia University. Hedlund serves as a board member of the O'Neill Nebraska Chamber of Commerce, contributing to community events and local decision-making. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning across various topics without managing implementation. The firm offers planning combined with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option while maintaining separate service structures.

Bruce Abrams is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Houston, TX. He holds the Series 66 credential and has five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bulldog Security, Uber, and Uhaul. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based analyses and written recommendations across various financial planning topics. The firm combines planning with managed-account services through its WealthPlan option while keeping those services separate.

Kyle Gorman is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management based in Chicago, IL. He holds a Series 66 designation and has two years of experience in the industry, including prior roles at New York Life and Thrivent Financial. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through its network of financial advisors. The firm offers goal-based analyses and written recommendations on a broad range of financial planning topics but does not manage client portfolios for institutional clients.

Ann De Luca is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with six years of industry experience. She has worked at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2019 and previously spent time at Bovis Kyle Burch & Medlin and Covenant College. Outside of her advisory role, De Luca serves as secretary for the Rotary Club of Canton, a community service organization. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based analyses across a broad range of planning topics. The firm offers these services through a network of advisors and separates planning from managed-account programs.

Myles Huether is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Rapid City, SD, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Golf and Grounds Committee at Arrowhead Country Club. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm focuses on holistic, goal-based planning without providing portfolio management for institutional clients, offering an integrated approach through its WealthPlan program.

Laura Arrona is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Thrivent Financial, MassMutual Investors Services, and MillerCoors LLC. Outside of her advisory work, she owns a luxury resale business specializing in designer clothing and accessories. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of advisors, offering goal-based analyses and planning on a wide range of financial topics without discretionary trading authority.

Scott Lyftogt is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 38 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has been with Thrivent Investment Management and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans since 2002. Outside of his advisory work, Lyftogt serves on the boards of Mission Central, which supports Lutheran missionaries, and Destiny Youth Ranch, a youth horse ranch focused on Christian outreach. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive written recommendations across various financial planning areas. The firm’s approach combines holistic, goal-based analyses with client engagement through financial advisors, while keeping planning services separate from managed-account offerings.

Ethan Brown is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Cape Girardeau, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Thrivent Financial and has a background that includes education and retail. Outside of finance, he occasionally plays violin at weddings and funerals with his brother. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, offering comprehensive written recommendations on topics such as retirement, tax, and estate planning. The firm uses goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed accounts while maintaining separate services.

Ryan Liermann is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management based in Madison, WI. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Thrivent since 2026. Prior to joining Thrivent, he worked at Pfizer, LGC, Clario, and Astellas Pharma. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients. The firm offers holistic, goal-based financial analyses and ongoing planning relationships without discretionary trading authority, allowing clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Shawn Stuart is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans since 2011 and Thrivent Investment Management since 2010. Outside of advising, he manages rights related to music he produced prior to 2010. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning across multiple areas without discretionary trading authority, allowing clients to combine planning with managed accounts while keeping services separate.

Adam Burden is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent, he worked in education with Texans Can Academies and the Austin Independent School District. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, providing holistic, goal-based financial analyses without discretionary trading authority. The firm allows clients to integrate planning with managed accounts through a consolidated billing option, maintaining separation between the services.

Dijohn Mckinney is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Robinhood, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., and Scottrade, Inc. prior to his current position. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, providing goal-based analyses and written recommendations across a range of financial planning topics without discretionary trading authority or portfolio management for institutional clients.

Keith Mason is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Atlanta, GA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Thrivent Financial and a tax preparation business, Ayoby Taxes. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on comprehensive goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm integrates planning with managed accounts under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan” while maintaining separate service structures.

Joseph Gabriel is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Thrivent since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he provides general support and advice to a missionary-led Vision Team based in the Czech Republic, assisting with marketing materials and event logistics. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based analyses across multiple planning areas. The firm separates planning from managed-account services and conducts periodic reviews without accepting discretionary trading authority for its Dedicated Planning Service.

Paul Hargrove is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management based in Cedar Park, TX. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 10 years of industry experience, all with Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2016. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning on a broad range of financial topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Michele Shuman is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Thrivent Financial since 2016. Michele serves as a board member of the Georgia Battlefields Association, a nonprofit focused on preserving historic sites and battlefields in Georgia. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm’s approach allows clients to integrate planning with managed-account programs while maintaining separate service structures.