Thrivent Up Seven Spots to 325 on FORTUNE 500

MINNEAPOLIS (May 6, 2013) -- For the 19th consecutive year, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans was again named to FORTUNE magazine's FORTUNE 500 list. The organization now occupies the 325 spot on the annual ranking. The organization climbed seven spots from last year's position of 332, based on annual revenues, to become the 325th largest company in the United States. The ranking was based on Thrivent Financial's 2012 revenue of $8 billion. In addition, FORTUNE magazine listed Thrivent Financial as the sixth largest mutual life/health insurance organization in the United States and the 17th largest company headquartered in Minnesota.

"Our FORTUNE 500 ranking is just one sign of our ongoing strength and stability," said Randy Boushek, chief financial officer of Thrivent Financial. "It is an affirmation of our commitment to success and the value we are able to provide our members."

Thrivent Financial is represented in the local area by SEMO Associates, which includes FR Jayne Schrader, FR Eric "Rick" Ronsick, and Kendra Troncale at 2201 Walton Dr., Ste E, Jackson, MO 63755 (573-243-5300)

Individuals interested in contacting a local Thrivent Financial representative can find more information at www.thrivent.com.

About Thrivent Financial for Lutherans

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is a faith-based, Fortune 500 financial services membership organization helping its nearly 2.5 million members to be wise with money and to live generous lives. Thrivent Financial and its affiliates offer a broad range of financial products and services. As a not-for-profit organization, Thrivent Financial joins with its members to create and support national outreach programs and activities that help congregations, schools, charitable organizations and individuals in need. For more information, visit Thrivent.com. Also, you can find us on Facebook and Twitter.

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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