Ron Gebhardt Earns 2015 Voices In Philanthropy Recognition

MINNEAPOLIS (Month Date, 2016) – Ron Gebhardt, FIC, CLTC, a Financial Associate with Thrivent Financial in Sidney, MT has received the 2015 Voices in Philanthropy (VIP) Award from InFaith Community Foundation in Minneapolis. He was one of only 39 representatives nationwide to be so honored.

Gebhardt is being honored for his exemplary service helping clients put their values and charitable goals into action. Selection was based on total outright and deferred charitable gifts made by Gebhardt's clients through InFaith in 2015. These gifts will support a variety of local, national and global charities according to each client's wishes. "Through Ron's work, he has helped his/her clients give in ways that match their interests and financial circumstances," says Chris Andersen, InFaith Community Foundation president and executive director.  "The result is of enormous benefit to the charities receiving support, and ultimately, to our shared community."

InFaith Community Foundation, established in 1995 as Lutheran Community Foundation, is a national charity with a mission to serve donors, spread joy and change lives. Through InFaith, gifts are tailored to each donor's charitable interests and financial circumstances. InFaith Community Foundation is a proven steward of these gifts, earning top ratings from Charity Navigator for sound fiscal management and Guidestar for transparency and commitment to excellence. Together with our donors, InFaith now grants $16 million annually to charities serving local, national and global communities. To learn more, visit InFaithFound.org.

InFaith Community Foundation is independent of Thrivent Financial and its financial representatives.

Thrivent Financial is represented in the local area by Ron Gebhardt, Harvey Senn, & Jessica Cayko at 1050 South Central Avenue, Sidney, MT  59270. 877-433-6143

About Thrivent Financial

Thrivent Financial is a financial services organization that helps Christians be wise with money and live generously. As a membership organization, it offers its more than 2.3 million member-owners a broad range of products, services and guidance from financial representatives nationwide. For more than a century it has helped members make wise money choices that reflect their values while providing them opportunities to demonstrate their generosity where they live, work and worship. For more information, visit Thrivent.com/why. You can also find us on Facebook and Twitter.

Thrivent Financial is the marketing name for Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Appleton, Wis.

Insurance products issued or offered by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Appleton, WI.  Not all products are available in all states. Securities and investment advisory services are offered through Thrivent Investment Management Inc., 625 Fourth Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55415, 800-847-4836, a FINRA and SIPC member and a wholly owned subsidiary of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Thrivent Financial representatives are registered representatives of Thrivent Investment Management Inc. They are also licensed insurance agents/producers of Thrivent Financial.

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