Thomas Brandt, CLU, FIC
Tom's upbeat personality is reflected in one of his favorite sayings, "If a little bit of humor goes a long way, then we really need a lot more humor."
Since becoming a managing partner in 2006, Tom has led the Sierra Northwest Regional Financial Office with a positive attitude, a commitment to caring and the leadership qualities of a true professional.
After gaining sales and sales management experience in the computer and sporting goods industries, Tom joined Thrivent Financial in 1990 as a financial representative. His career accomplishments include:
- CLU (Chartered Life Underwriter), a designation granted by the American College, Bryn Mawr, PA.
- FIC (Fraternal Insurance Counselor), a designation granted by the Fraternal Field Managers' Association.
- Life Member - Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT). The Million Dollar Round Table is an independent association that is recognized as an international standard of excellence in the life insurance and financial services industry.
- GAMA (General Agents and Management Association) - Master Agency Award.
Tom and his wife, Annie, have three children and are members of Penninsula Lutheran Church. They reside in Gig Harbor, Washington, where Tom enjoys boating and attending youth and high school athletic events. |
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Guy Ellison, CFP®, CLU, FIC
Guy believes in "making the big time where you're at." Looking at the success of the Sierra Northwest Regional Financial Office, there is no doubt that he and his team take these words to heart.
Since joining the organization in 1988 as a financial representative, Guy has held the positions of partner, senior partner and, in early 2008, managing partner. Guy's accomplishments include:
- CFP® certification granted by the CFP Board, Washington, D.C. (Insurance licensed through Thrivent Financial; securities licensed through Thrivent Investment Management Inc.)
- CLU (Chartered Life Underwriter), a designation granted by the American College, Bryn Mawr, PA.
- FIC (Fraternal Insurance Counselor), a designation granted by the Fraternal Field Managers' Association.
- Member - Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT). The Million Dollar Round Table is an independent association that is recognized as an international standard of excellence in the life insurance and financial services industry.
In his free time, Guy enjoys fly fishing, motorcycling, traveling and volunteering for Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity®. He and his wife, Brenda, have two children and live in El Dorado Hills, California. They are members of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Issaquah, Washington. |