Benjamin Hale - Thrivent Financial

Wishing you and your loved ones a safe and relaxing Labor Day.

The market continues to navigate a changing landscape. While technology and AI remain important drivers, leadership is expanding into areas like financials and energy. Combined with a resilient economy and attractive bond yields, diversification remains as important as ever. Read Thrivent's August Market Update for more. ⬇️

August 2026 Market Update: Strong economy, higher yields Strong economic growth, broadening market leadership and attractive bond yields remain key market themes.

Have a fun and memorable Fourth of July celebration!

Sending love and gratitude to all the dads and father figures who made us who we are today. Happy Father’s Day!

Wondering if you should add a fixed annuity to your retirement strategy? Consider these possibilities:

👉 You don’t pay taxes on your earnings until you withdraw your money, which helps your money accumulate even faster.
👉 It could supplement other sources of guaranteed income, like Social Security or a pension
👉 It could provide a stable and predictable income source to cover your essential expenses in retirement.

To learn more about fixed annuities: https://bit.ly/4kBW6tN

Markets up. Risks remain. See what’s driving Thrivent's outlook. ⬇️

June 2026 Market Update: Stocks and inflation keep rising Positive equity momentum continues, tempered by concerns around inflation, consumer resilience, and global conflict.

Happy to share Thrivent has been named to the Fortune 500 list in 2026 for the 32nd consecutive year! Honored to be part of an organization with a legacy of financial strength and stability, guided by purpose and good stewardship.

To all who served and sacrificed for our freedom, thank you.

While most small businesses aim to survive, I'm here to help you THRIVE. I understand the complexities of business ownership and can support you through every stage as you help build, preserve and protect your assets.

You don’t need a fortune to start investing—just a plan. Even small, consistent investments can grow into something big over time. The key? Getting started. ⬇️

How to start investing with little money When you've been busy with a growing family and financial goals like buying a house or paying down debt, it's understandable that you might have put off investing or felt that it's not really for you. But you and your family deserve the benefits of investing, too.