Welcome: Preparing for the next generation

While no one can predict the world our children and grandchildren will inherit, I know many of us feel the same responsibility: to help them be financially strong and approach the future with confidence, character and a clear sense of what matters.

As parents, we hope they make thoughtful choices, weather challenges and build lives full of meaning and purpose. We teach the value of hard work, the importance of saving and the wisdom of thinking beyond today. For Thrivent and our millions of members, that also means we hope they see money as a tool, not a goal, and something to steward with purpose and gratitude.

That’s why conversations about the future matter so much. Long before families pass along financial assets, they’re already passing along how they talk about money, how they make trade-offs and how they plan for what’s ahead. Those values and habits shape the next generation well before wealth ever changes hands.

That work often begins with how we think about and manage our own money. When we’re clear about our own goals, values and priorities, we’re better prepared to support the people we love—and empower the future they’re building.

Your Thrivent financial advisor can help you map your goals, set a clear plan and navigate your future. They’re an invaluable resource as you think about your priorities, care for your family and approach what’s ahead with intention. They’ll also support you as you thoughtfully navigate what you’ll leave behind, manage your finances today and set an example along the way.

As you read about Thrivent members who are saving for the next generation and the legacies they want to leave behind, take a moment to think about your own future. How are the choices you’re making today shaping the next generation tomorrow?

Thank you for being a Thrivent member. We’re deeply grateful for the trust you place in us and hope you have a wonderful summer.

Terry Rasmussen
President and CEO