First Light Financial Advisors - Mike Kapets - Thrivent

06/03/2026

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

06/01/2026

✨ Meet the Team Monday ✨
Our June series is here: “Something Summer Reminds Me To Appreciate” ☀️

This week, we’re featuring Lauren!

“Summer sunsets have always reminded me to slow down and appreciate the moment. Because the sun sets later in the summer, I actually get the chance to catch them, and one of my favorite things to do is ‘chase the sunsets.’”

There’s something special about those warm summer evenings when the sky lights up with color, and the world feels a little quieter for a moment. Sometimes the best reminders to pause, breathe, and appreciate life’s simple moments come from something as simple as watching the sun disappear over the horizon.

What’s something summer reminds YOU to appreciate? 🌅

05/29/2026

🌲✈️ A Few Days Exploring Washington State ✈️🌲

Lauren recently took some time away to explore the beauty of the Pacific Northwest, visiting everything from Seattle and Olympic National Park to the incredible HOH Rainforest. 🌿

One of the highlights of the trip was standing beneath the massive trees of the HOH Rainforest, surrounded by scenery that hardly feels real until you see it in person. Between ocean views, mountain lakes, quiet forests, and time spent with friends, it was the perfect opportunity to recharge and appreciate the beauty around us.

She also spent a few nights in Forks, Washington… and if you know, you know. 🧛🌲☔

At First Light, we know how important it is to step away from the busy pace of everyday life once in a while. Taking time to reset, make memories, and enjoy new experiences helps bring a fresh perspective both personally and professionally. 💙

👇 Have you ever visited Washington State or the Pacific Northwest? What was your favorite place to see?

05/27/2026

Let's pursue your financial goals, together. We can help you get started by providing insight on three important steps to establishing a financial plan:

1. Identify where you are.
2. Define financial success so you can outline your goals.
3. Uncover some events that might move you further away from your goals.

Learn more about what makes up a solid financial plan and the process for creating your own. ⬇️

Taking the time to create a financial plan offers a roadmap for reaching your financial goals—emotional and financial. Learn how a financial plan helps organize income, savings, investments and insurance to balance your priorities for the future.

05/25/2026

✨ Meet the Team Monday: Summer Traditions continues ☀️
This week, we’re featuring Adelio!

“Summer traditions for me are late-night pool parties with my family where we grill and play games all day long.” 🌊🍔🎲

For Adelio, summer is all about spending quality time with family, enjoying great food fresh off the grill, and making memories that last long after the sun goes down.

From poolside laughs to enjoying backyard games and warm summer nights, Adelio’s tradition captures summer’s spirit.

👇 What’s your favorite summer family tradition?

05/25/2026

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

05/22/2026

Directing Choice Dollars®️ is such an easy way to help a nonprofit you care about. Choice Dollars give clients with membership a say in where Thrivent distributes millions in grant funding each year, so we can support the things that matter most. And we're happy to report that the Thrivent Choice®️ program just got an upgrade, so it’s simpler than ever and available to all members.

Give it a try and let us know which org you supported!

See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

05/20/2026

Thrivent's May Market Update breaks down what’s driving recent volatility, how stocks and bonds are responding, and why staying diversified and focused on fundamentals remains important.

Moderating growth, steady inflation and ongoing global uncertainty are shaping our outlook.

05/18/2026

✨ Meet the Team Monday: Summer Traditions continues ☀️

This week, we’re featuring Janessa!

“One summer tradition I always look forward to is going to the Renaissance Faire.” 🏰✨

For Janessa, summer means enjoying the atmosphere, unique shops, music, food, and spending time with family and friends at the faire each year.

From themed outfits to exploring the marketplace, it’s a tradition she always looks forward to during the summer season.

And of course, it’s always fun seeing the creativity and costumes throughout the event. 😊

👇 What’s a summer tradition YOU look forward to every year?

05/15/2026

Did you know that, as clients with membership, we have the power to influence where Thrivent sends millions in grant funding each year? All you have to do is log in and decide where you want this year’s Choice Dollars®️ to go—be it a church, local charity or major nonprofit. Plus, Thrivent just made the experience easier and Choice Dollars are now available to every single member! We highly recommend taking advantage of this easy way to give back.

Be sure to direct 2026 Choice Dollars and spread the word about this unique member benefit.

See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.