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Nicholas M. Cecere

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Lewiston, NY
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CRD#: 1513551
NC

Professional summary


Nicholas M Cecere, who also goes by Nicholas M Cecere, Nicholas Michael Cecere, Nick Cecere, is a registered financial advisor currently at THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC. located in Lewiston, New York.

Nicholas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. Nicholas has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 2, Series 6, Series 51 and Series 24 exams.

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Aliases


Nicholas M Cecere | Nicholas Michael Cecere | Nick Cecere

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
ORCHARD VIEW SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT LLC POSITION: Partner/Alternate Director NATURE: OVSE is the owner and operator of the Des Moines Buccaneers USHL Franchise and the Buccaneer Arena. It's an LLC and I am a 10% owner. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 4 START DATE: 11/01/2021 ADDRESS: 680 Fifth Avenue Ste 2201, New York NY 10019, United States DESCRIPTION: I am a minority partner/owner (10%) and investor in Orchard View Sports and Entertainment. I am an Alternate Director in the company for use in the United States Hockey League. NIAGARA UNIVERSITY POSITION: Board Chair of the NU Board of Trustees NATURE: Niagara University is a Private Catholic University in Lewiston, NY. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 40 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 20 START DATE: 09/24/2025 ADDRESS: 5795 Lewiston Road, Niagara University NY 14109, United States DESCRIPTION: I am Chair of the Niagara University Board of Trustees.As a Board Chair, I lead and work alongside the other Trustees as well the University President and Executive Team to further the mission of the University.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

October 21, 2021 - Present

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

Office #2: 600 Portland Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55415
RIA
BD
CRD#: 18387
Lewiston, NY
Current

October 21, 2021 - Present

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

Office #1: 600 Portland Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55415
RIA
BD
CRD#: 18387
Minneapolis, MN
Past

January 12, 2000 - September 21, 2021

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 1137
DES MOINES, IA
Past

June 21, 1996 - September 21, 2021

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
DES MOINES, IA
Past

February 21, 1992 - June 20, 1996

JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5181
BOSTON, MA
Past

February 21, 1992 - June 20, 1996

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
BOSTON, MA
Past

September 26, 1991 - February 7, 1992

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 26, 1991 - February 7, 1992

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 21, 1990 - October 1, 1991

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15296
ST. PAUL, MN
Past

May 30, 1986 - February 8, 1990

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
BOSTON, MA

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
TI
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)
BD
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.
RR
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

RR
Iowa
(10/21/2021)
RR
New York
(11/8/2021)
IAR
New York
(11/8/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/13/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 2
Date: 8/8/1991
Non-Member General Securities Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


TI
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)
BD
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)


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FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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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)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
THRIVENT FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC.OWNER
BIRR, THOMAS JOHNVICE PRESIDENT4148092
BOUSU, CALEB ANTHONYDIRECTOR7877353
CECERE, NICHOLAS MDIRECTOR1513551
GILCHRIST, TONIA NICOLE JAMESCHIEF LEGAL OFFICER & SECRETARY4777233
GOLIS, ANDREA CORINCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1401462
JOHNSON, ARIKA VIKTORIADIRECTOR5580869
JOHNSTON, PAUL ROBERTSDIRECTOR2065882
KLOSTER, DAVID JACOBPRESIDENT2523240
NORGARD, ANDREW DYLANTREASURER6868385

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts48,940
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 17,499,525,490

Disclosures


Regulatory Event8

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/21/2024
Cover Page
01/25/2024

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Company Information


THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

CRD#: 18387Lewiston, NY

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