Governance
Our board of directors and executive management work in the interest of our membership—not third-party shareholders, like publicly traded companies. We stand committed to accountability through transparency in our practices.
The heart of Thrivent’s leadership
We’re a membership-owned, holistic Fortune 500 financial services organization dedicated to serving over two million clients' unique needs. We focus on their goals and priorities, guiding them toward financial choices that will help them live the life they want today and tomorrow.
We've assembled a talented and robust body of leaders who understand the complexities of a highly regulated financial services industry. So no matter what you need, count on us to deliver trustworthy experiences that reflect what's most important to you.
What makes us different
Our commitments
As a mutual aid organization founded more than 120 years ago, our purpose remains rooted in empowering lives of service and faithTM.
Our board structure is similar to other Fortune 500 companies. Our board is led by an independent chair and is comprised of a majority of independent directors.
Our structure
Thrivent’s lodge structure, a legal requirement as a fraternal benefit society, is a representative form of governance. The 23 Thrivent Member Networks, through their member-represented regional boards, provide governance, accountability and strategic insights to bring our Purpose to life locally.
Articles of Incorporation
Discover more on Thrivent’s purpose in our Articles of Incorporation.
Board oversight and structure
- Establishes and promotes organizational objectives and mission.
- Oversees major business decisions.
- Works with leadership to assess and manage risk.
Our compensation philosophy
- Thrivent is a membership organization of Christians. We help people achieve financial clarity, enabling lives full of meaning and gratitude.
- We are called to serve. We believe our purpose is a key differentiator, and that our success depends on the unique talents, experiences, ideas and contributions of our people.
- We believe attracting and retaining people who are dedicated to our purpose and who are trustworthy in character and competence will create long-term value for our membership. We accomplish this by offering fair and competitive rewards, creating opportunities for continued development and growth, and nurturing a performance-oriented culture in which employees are rewarded and recognized for delivering results. We do not believe that attracting people who are solely motivated by compensation is in the long-term interest of our membership.
Cindy Nigbur, Vice President and Deputy Corporate Secretary
cindy.nigbur@thrivent.comFor media requests, please contact Justin Herndon, Director of Public Relations & Enterprise Reputation, at justin.herndon@thrivent.com.
Experience the Thrivent difference
Your initial meeting is offered at no cost and no obligation. Because we know how important finding the right financial advisor is.
- Thrivent will initially receive and process communications before forwarding them to the addressee. Communications may also be referred to other departments within Thrivent if applicable. We generally will not forward to the board any communication that is primarily commercial in nature, that relates to an improper or irrelevant topic or that requests general information about Thrivent.
- *As of Dec. 31, 2025.