Christopher Smith is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at firms including Innovia Wealth, Eagle Strategies (NY Life), and New York Life. Smith is based in Grand Rapids, MI. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive written recommendations on a broad range of financial planning topics. The firm delivers holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option.

David Nykerk is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management in Grand Rapids, MI. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Thrivent since 2026. Prior to joining the firm, his background includes roles with the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids and in the fitness industry. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients. The firm provides holistic, goal-based financial planning and allows clients to combine these planning services with managed accounts under a consolidated billing arrangement.

Luke Gruppen is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Grand Rapids, MI. He holds a Series 66 designation and has two years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Thrivent Financial and an internship at Stifel (North Coast Wealth Advisors). 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 covering various topics, with options to combine planning and managed-account services under a consolidated billing arrangement.