First Light Financial Advisors - Mike Kapets - Thrivent

11/02/2026

🎈🍁 MEET THE TEAM: THANKSGIVING PARADE EDITION! 🍁🎈

We're kicking off November with a little Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade magic... and a WHOLE LOT of Brewers pride! ⚾💙💛

This month, we asked our team: If you could have your very own balloon in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, what would it be?

First up is Adelio, and we couldn't have picked a better person to start with after the Milwaukee Brewers' WORLD SERIES WIN last week! 🏆🎉

Adelio's dream balloon? The Commissioner's Trophy, of course! And after that incredible championship victory, his Championship Parade feels more like a victory lap! 💙💛

Complete with Brewers gear, championship celebrations, and enough confetti to cover Milwaukee, Adelio is ready to take his Brewers pride all the way to New York City! 🎈⚾

👇 Now we want to know: If you could have ANY balloon in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, what would it be?

Stay tuned throughout November to see what the rest of our team dreamed up! 🦃🍂

10/31/2026

Whether you're hanging out with the Great Pumpkin, exploring a haunted house, or spending the night with some friendly monsters, we hope your Halloween is full of tricks, treats, and a whole lot of fun! 🍬✨

From our wonderfully spooky crew to yours, HAPPY HALLOWEEN! 🧡🖤

Stay safe, have fun, and don't let the ghosts get you! 👻

10/30/2026

Exciting news! 🎉​

Thrivent will provide an all-time high $605 million payout of dividends and nonguaranteed policy enhancements to clients with membership in 2027.​

This is one of the meaningful ways we continue to deliver value to our clients, keeping them at the heart of everything we do.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4z4ieF3​

Dividends are not guaranteed and are exclusively available on eligible Thrivent products. Policy enhancements refer to improvements in nonguaranteed policy features such as future credited rates or fees. These enhancements are not guaranteed in the future.

10/29/2026

Charitable giving is one of the most powerful ways to live your values, support your community and create a lasting legacy.

To make the most of your generosity, consider a strategy called charitable bunching. By grouping multiple years of donations into a single tax year, you may be able to increase your deductions—while still supporting the causes you love every year.

Explore whether charitable bunching is right for you. ⬇️

Thrivent and its financial advisors and professionals do not provide legal, accounting, or tax advice. Consult your attorney or tax professional.

Discover how charitable bunching can help you make the most of your generosity and unlock valuable tax savings. Learn how this strategy works, who it benefits and how to get started.

10/28/2026

There are ways you can help maximize tax benefits when giving. Learn more about different charitable giving strategies and their tax advantages.

Looking to make a meaningful impact with your charitable giving while maximizing tax benefits? This guide explores different charitable giving strategies and how they can help you support the causes you care about in a tax-efficient way.

10/27/2026

The choices you make during open enrollment can have a big impact on your financial goals for 2027 and beyond. Discover how to navigate open enrollment with confidence: http://bit.ly/4o0ESIt

10/26/2026

🎬🍿 Meet the Team Monday: The Grand Finale! 🎃

We've survived haunted houses, wandered through spooky worlds, and even checked into a monster-filled hotel... but there's still one mystery left to solve! 👀

This week, Mike is taking us back to a Halloween classic, It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown! 🎃

While the rest of our team has been busy navigating their spooky movie adventures, Mike is keeping things simple. Just a pumpkin patch, a little patience, and a whole lot of faith that the Great Pumpkin will finally show up! 🌙🍂

And just like that, the credits are rolling on our October movie adventures! 🎥

Thanks for joining us as we sent our First Light team into the movies! Which adventure was your favorite? 🍿

10/23/2026

💍❤️ We've got some exciting news to share from the First Light Financial team!

It looks like we've got a wedding to look forward to! 🥂✨

This past weekend, Lauren got engaged to her now-fiancé, Adam! 💍 And judging by that smile (and that gorgeous ring!), we'd say she's pretty excited! 🥰

We love getting to celebrate life's big milestones with our team, and this is certainly one worth celebrating!

Please join us in congratulating Lauren and Adam as they begin this exciting new chapter together! ❤️

Congratulations, you two! 🎉💕

10/22/2026

If you’re interested in understanding what today’s economy could mean for your financial life, watch Thrivent’s recent Q4 Market & Economic Update: https://bit.ly/4eh5DWv

Key takeaways:
☑️ The economy remains solid, but inflation and higher rates still affect consumers.
☑️ AI is reshaping the economy and helping drive recent market growth.
☑️ As change accelerates, stay grounded in your long-term goals.

As financial advisors, our role is to help you understand what these trends could mean for you, adjust your strategy when needed, and keep your goals in sight. Reach out if you have questions or want to take a fresh look at your approach.

10/21/2026

Open enrollment is your opportunity to make choices that will protect and support your family throughout the year. Take a look at this helpful guide before you get started. Let’s connect if you want to discuss which options are the right fit for your family’s needs.

Master your benefits choices with our open enrollment tips designed to provide best practices and streamline the process.