Carmen M. Buss

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

APPLETON, WI 54919-0001

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CRD#: 1431605

Professional summary

Carmen Marie Buss, who also goes by Carmen Marie Van Stralen, Carmen Maire Vanstralen, Carmen Marie Vanstralen, Carmen Marie Vanstralenm, is a registered financial advisor currently at THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC. located in Appleton, Wisconsin.

Carmen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Carmen has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Carmen Marie Van Stralen | Carmen Maire Vanstralen | Carmen Marie Vanstralen | Carmen Marie Vanstralenm

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

February 29, 2012 - Present

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

Office #1: 4321 N Ballard Rd, Appleton, WI 54919-0001

RIA

CRD#: 18387

APPLETON, WI

Current

October 24, 2008 - Present

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

Office #1: 4321 N Ballard Rd, Appleton, WI 54919-0001

RIA

CRD#: 18387

APPLETON, WI

Past

January 25, 2005 - March 5, 2007

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

CRD#: 10205

APPLETON, WI

Past

May 23, 1994 - December 31, 2003

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

CRD#: 18387

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Past

February 11, 1991 - April 20, 1994

VALLEY SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 17345

APPLETON, WI

Past

November 25, 1987 - February 22, 1991

SII INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRD#: 2225

APPLETON, WI

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

AAL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC. | FORTRESS DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | AAL DISTRIBUTORS INC.

CRD#: 18387 / SEC#: 801-29618, 8-36525

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/18/1987 Approved)

Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

Wisconsin
(10/24/2008)

IAR

Wisconsin
(2/29/2012)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 2/28/2012

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 12/9/1987

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 52TO

Date: 10/9/2024

Municipal Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 11/21/1987

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 53

Date: 2/14/2014

Municipal Securities Principal Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 3/10/2011

General Securities Principal Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

AAL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC. | FORTRESS DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | AAL DISTRIBUTORS INC.

CRD#: 18387 / SEC#: 801-29618, 8-36525

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/18/1987 Approved)

Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)

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Contact information

Main Address

600 Portland Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55415

Mailing Address

600 Portland Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55415

Phone number

+1 (800) 847-4836

Established

Delaware since 07/29/1986

Firm type

Corporation

Fiscal year end

December

Firm Size

Large

# of Employees

3,846

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC. ADVISORFLEX MANAGED VARIABLE ANNUITY PROGRAM (6/30/2025)

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC MANAGED ACCOUNTS PROGRAM (6/30/2025)

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC. DEDICATED PLANNING SERVICES (6/30/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers

Name	Position	CRD#
THRIVENT FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC.	OWNER
BIRR, THOMAS JOHN	VICE PRESIDENT	4148092
BOUSU, CALEB ANTHONY	DIRECTOR	7877353
CECERE, NICHOLAS M	DIRECTOR	1513551
GILCHRIST, TONIA NICOLE JAMES	CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER & SECRETARY	4777233
GOLIS, ANDREA CORIN	CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER	1401462
JOHNSON, ARIKA VIKTORIA	DIRECTOR	5580869
JOHNSTON, PAUL ROBERTS	DIRECTOR	2065882
KLOSTER, DAVID JACOB	PRESIDENT	2523240
NORGARD, ANDREW DYLAN	TREASURER	6868385

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	48,940
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 17,499,525,490

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
10/21/2024	Cover Page	Report
01/25/2024	Cover Page	Report

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Carmen M. Buss

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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Certified licenses

Experience

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

VALLEY SECURITIES, INC.

SII INVESTMENTS, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 2/28/2012

Series 63

Date: 12/9/1987

Series 52TO

Date: 10/9/2024

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 11/21/1987

Series 53

Date: 2/14/2014

Series 24

Date: 3/10/2011

FINRA

Current Firm

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Direct owners and executive officers

Regulatory assets under management

Disclosures

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

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