Thrivent Financial representative Steven Zenk recently earned the Chartered Advisor for Senior Living professional designation from The American College, Bryn Mawr.

Zenk serves Christians and their family members in Albert Lea and surrounding areas and is part of the Twin Rivers Regional Financial Office of Thrivent Financial in Albert Lea.

Candidates for the designation must complete a minimum of five courses and 10 hours of supervised examinations. They must also fulfill stringent experience and ethics requirements.

According to a press release, the program is considered the most comprehensive curriculum available that addresses the unique financial needs of seniors. Once the program is completed, a Chartered Advisor for Senior Living can provide guidance on a broad range of financial topics including health insurance, long term care insurance, pension planning strategies, trusts, Medicare and Medicaid supplemental insurance, financial and estate strategies, and more.

The American College is the nation’s leading educator of professionals in the insurance and financial services industry. Located in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, The American College is a not-for- profit educational institution with the highest level of academic accreditation, dedicated to leadership in innovative training and development for financial services professionals.