Alpharetta, GA Deerfield Parkway Office

Noah Brand is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has been with Thrivent and its affiliates since 2025. Outside of financial services, Brand has experience managing small businesses in exterior cleaning and automotive repair. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers goal-based, holistic analyses covering a wide range of planning topics, with clients able to integrate planning with managed-account services under the WealthPlan billing option.

David Houck III is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Google, Cisco Systems, and NCR Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the Houck Foundation, a private family foundation that provides grants to nonprofit organizations such as the Atlanta Humane Society, Rotary, and Georgia Aquarium. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, delivering holistic, goal-based financial plans without discretionary portfolio management. The firm emphasizes thorough planning on topics including retirement, estate, and tax issues, while keeping planning and managed-account services separate.

Scott Reffett is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Alpharetta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2004. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm provides holistic, goal-based financial analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while keeping the services separate.

Christopher Sloan is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, based in Alpharetta, GA, and has three years of industry experience. He previously worked at United Parcel Service for over three decades before joining Thrivent. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive, goal-based analyses without discretionary trading authority or institutional portfolio management.

Doris Cheek is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 credential and previously worked at Edward Jones from 2010 to 2019. Cheek serves on the missions committee of Wieuca Road Baptist Church and holds board positions with Lifespan Resources and the Druid Hills Civitan, contributing to community and senior advocacy activities. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm combines planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated WealthPlan billing option while maintaining separate service delivery.

Thomas Dortch is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Automotive Risk Management Partners, Nolan Transportation Group, Cole Hixon Insurance, and the University of Alabama. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm focuses on goal-based planning across multiple areas, offering both one-time and ongoing engagements without discretionary trading authority.

Robert Dupree is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Thrivent in 2025, he worked at Morgan Stanley for three years and E*TRADE Securities for six years. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers goal-based, holistic planning across a wide range of topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Reid Mason is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Thrivent since 2020. Prior to his current role, he was involved with Leverage Life Coaching and Adventures in Missions. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, providing holistic, goal-based analyses and written recommendations across various financial topics. The firm combines planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option while keeping services separate and does not accept discretionary trading authority for its planning service.

Karen Lee is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Alpharetta, GA, holding a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. She previously worked with Extra Special People, Inc. and Eggelston CPAs. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Co-President of her neighborhood association and participates as a council member supporting youth activities at Christ the Lord Lutheran Church. 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 offers integrated planning and managed-account options while maintaining these services separately.

Michael Smith is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, Smith serves on the boards of Cafe 1040, an organization supporting missionary immersion experiences, and The Fort Foster Care, which provides support for foster children in Forsyth County. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, delivering comprehensive, goal-based financial analyses across various planning areas without including implementation. The firm emphasizes a separation between planning and managed-account services and does not accept discretionary trading authority for its Dedicated Planning Service.

Rodney Hill is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Thrivent since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, Hill is involved in product development for gaming markets and serves as a director consultant for Business Networking International. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on comprehensive, goal-based financial planning without discretionary portfolio management. The firm offers an integrated approach that allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”