Deb Bogaert

Deb Bogaert, CFP®, is a seasoned Financial Advisor at Thrivent since May 2023, specializing in an integrated approach to retirement and wealth transfer planning, investment planning, insurance, charitable giving, and cash flow management. Previously, Deb served as a Financial Planner at The Next Level Planning Group and as a Financial Planning Associate at Strategic Edge Wealth Management LLC, building expertise in financial planning and client needs. Prior to the finance sector, Deb operated as a Communications Consultant, significantly reimagining messaging for Community Housing Partners, and held a role as Director for Communication at the National Office of the Lutheran Church (ELCA), where responsibilities included strategy development and team leadership. Educational qualifications include a Graduate Certificate in Financial Planning and a Master of Science from Northwestern University, along with an MA in Theology and a BA in Religious Studies from DePaul University and Catholic Theological Union, respectively.