Thrivent CEO and financial advisors from Minneapolis and Houston were recognized for their leadership, financial expertise and impact.

MINNEAPOLIS (June 25, 2025) – Thrivent, a Fortune 500 financial services company that puts generosity at the heart of saving and investing, made a big impression during the 2025 InvestmentNews Awards last night that recognized outstanding professionals and firms in the financial services industry. Most notably, InvestmentNews honored Terry Rasmussen, Thrivent’s President and CEO, with the highly coveted CEO of the Year award and highlighted her purpose-driven leadership and the transformative impact she has made at Thrivent and across the broader financial services industry.

“Terry is leading Thrivent through a bold transformation – one that honors Thrivent’s 120-year legacy while reimagining its future and evolving into a digital-first financial services company,” said N. Cornell Boggs III, Thrivent’s board chair. “Her commitment to service, generosity and faith drives results and deeply inspires those around her. On behalf of Thrivent’s board of directors, we extend our sincere congratulations to Terry for her well-deserved recognition as CEO of the Year by InvestmentNews."

Underscoring the company’s deep financial expertise, two Thrivent financial advisors were named Excellence Awardees by InvestmentNews for their purpose-based approach to helping individuals and families who are planning for the future, establishing legacies for their loved ones and making their communities better.

• Eva Stukenberg was named a finalist for the Advisor of the Year – Midwest Region.
• Sofia Hernandez was a finalist for the Advisor of the Year – Southwest Region  

Additionally, Thrivent was the ‘Employer of Choice’ award sponsor during the ceremony. With advisor retention rates at twice the industry average, this sponsorship demonstrates Thrivent’s commitment to being a place where financial advisors can enjoy a purpose-driven career with unlimited income potential, flexibility and opportunities for growth.

The InvestmentNews Awards are presented by InvestmentNews, the resource of choice for the country’s most forward-thinking wealth management professionals. Details about 2025 InvestmentNews Awards and the list of winners are available here.

About Thrivent

Thrivent is a Fortune 500 financial services company that helps build, grow and protect financial well-being through purpose-driven advice, investments, insurance, banking and generosity programs. Thrivent serves more than 2.4 million clients through thousands of financial advisors across the country and has more than $193 billion in assets under management/advisement (as of 12/31/24). Thrivent carries strong financial ratings from independent rating agencies - including AM Best, Moody's and S&P Global Ratings - which demonstrate the company’s financial strength, stability and ability to pay claims. Ratings don't apply to investment product performance and more information can be found on each rating agency's website. For more information about Thrivent, visit Thrivent.com or find us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. 

Nominations for the Park Avenue Securities CEO of the Year and Regional Advisor of the Year awards were open from December 2, 2024, to March 14, 2025, with no fee to enter. The CEO of the Year award had 10 finalists and was based on leadership, industry impact, corporate growth, values, and overall performance. Eligible nominees were CEOs or equivalents from advisory-related firms.

The Regional Advisor of the Year awards were determined by the InvestmentNews Awards team through a two-step process: initial research and selection of excellence awardees, followed by additional submissions reviewed by a panel of industry judges. Winners were chosen using a points-based system, based on criteria such as business development, investment knowledge, client service, education, community involvement, and compliance. There were seven finalists in the Midwest Region and eight in the Southwest Region.

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