Blake Richards is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Logan, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He previously operated B E RICHARDS LLC from 2011 to 2017 before joining Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management in 2017. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on goal-based financial planning without portfolio management or discretionary trading authority. The firm offers holistic analyses and periodic reviews of written recommendations across a broad range of planning topics.

Christopher Johnson is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Thrivent and its affiliated entities since 2020. Prior to his current roles, Johnson was involved with Scioto Valley Baptist Association and Ebenezer Baptist Church. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning across multiple financial topics and allows clients to integrate planning with managed-account services while keeping them distinct.