The Pursuit of Purpose

Pat Wilker shares his journey into financial services, lessons from two decades in wealth management, and why purpose, people skills, and strong mentorship matter more than ever. He also explains Thrivent’s unique member-owned model and the growing opportunity for new financial advisors.

Bill Cassidy, managing partner of Spence, Cassidy & Associates, LLC and longtime financial advisor, discusses his journey into finance, the importance of financial literacy, business leadership, and building a meaningful life through impact and stewardship.

Darren and Becky Frame share their journey through marriage, business, mentorship, and profound grief following the loss of their son Jared. The conversation centers on how faith shaped their response to tragedy, strengthened their marriage, and redirected their leadership toward helping others navigate hardship.

Anthony Senegal, Managing Director at Westpac Wealth Partners and former Division I baseball player at Gonzaga, discusses his transition from athletics to financial leadership, the role of faith and family in shaping his values, lessons from sports on discipline and teamwork, the importance of mentorship, and living with purpose in both career and home life.

Zach Haptonstall, CEO and co-founder of Rise48 Equity and a leading multifamily real estate entrepreneur, discusses his journey from sports reporting to building a multi billion-dollar real estate portfolio, the risks and sacrifices behind his early years, the mindset required for entrepreneurship, and his insights on where the real estate market is heading going into 2026.

Domenik Montanile, founder of Venezia’s Pizza and serial entrepreneur, discusses his family’s immigrant roots, the grind of building a business from the ground up, the power of employee incentives, scaling to multiple locations, and his philosophies on real estate, hard work, and long-term success.