Areas We Serve
Our regional financial office serves the 10 counties in southeast Wisconsin:

	•	Dodge	•	Racine
	•	Jefferson	•	Sheboygan
	•	Kenosha	•	Walworth
	•	Milwaukee	•	Washington
	•	Ozaukee	•	Waukesha

Regional Highlights
Family-oriented suburbs, growing metropolitan areas, miles of Lake Michigan shoreline and untouched marshlands ... Southeast Wisconsin blends pristine beauty with the excitement of thriving cities like Milwaukee, the 22nd largest city in the United States.

Across the area you'll enjoy:

• Museums, performing arts centers and a variety of ethnic-themed festivals.
• Outdoor recreation: Camping, hiking, biking, fishing and snow sports.
• Miles of beautiful Lake Michigan shoreline.
• Highly-rated school systems.
• Lower cost of living and high quality of life.

Grow With Us
Wisconsin is the second most densely Lutheran populated state in the nation. This positions our office for significant growth. In addition, the area is experiencing an economic revitalization, moving from a manufacturing driven economy to one led by financial and business ventures. It all adds up to great career potential for you!

Number of Lutheran Households (as of 3/31/08)	204,650
Number of Member Households (as of 3/31/08)	61,816
Number of Financial Representatives (as of 1/1/08)	84
Annuity and Mutual Fund Assets Under Management (as of 3/31/08)	$1.38 billion
Total Life Insurance In-force (as of 4/28/08)	$6.24 billion

Our members donated 462,595 volunteer hours to support more than 1,500 local activities in 2007. In addition, our regional financial office has helped raise more than $750,000 for the Midwest Athletes against Childhood Cancer (MACC) Fund.

Our team also is very involved in Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity^®. During the past three years, we've helped build 30 homes with partner families in need of simple, decent, affordable housing.

View fraternal highlights.

Thomas Bruckner, ChFC, FIC

"The humble improve."

This simple, yet inspirational philosophy has guided Tom throughout his career. Since joining the organization as a financial representative in 2003, he has strived to provide his members with a higher level of service. And he has succeeded.

Tom earned the title of financial consultant in 2004 and senior financial consultant in 2006. In April 2008, he became managing partner of the Southeast Wisconsin Regional Financial Office. Other professional accomplishments include:

• ChFC (Chartered Financial Consultant), a designation granted by the American College, Bryn Mawr, PA.
• FIC (Fraternal Insurance Counselor), a designation granted by the Fraternal Field Manager's Association.
• MDRT Court of the Table.
• Member - Financial Planning Association.
• Member - NAIFA (National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors).
• NAFIC Quality Award.
• NAFIC President's Production Award.

Tom and his wife, Sabrina, have three children. In his free time, Tom enjoys spending time with his family and water skiing. He also is active in Lutheran Community Services.