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SHARON D. KOESTER

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Woodway, TX 76712
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CRD#: 1731365
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Professional summary


SHARON DALE KOESTER, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC. located in Woodway, Texas.

SHARON is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. SHARON has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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What are your service offerings?
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Insurance Planning
Retirement Planning
Investment Planning
Estate Planning
Long-term Care
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.
CHURCH ORGANIST POSITION: Organist NATURE: I am SELF EMPLOYED church organist (House of worship)- Christian. I am not captive to a single church congregation. I have a home office containing my equipment, instruments, music and accessories necessary to conduct the music required for the order of worship. However, i must use the organ at the church during worship. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 25 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 01/01/1979 ADDRESS: P O Box 70, Riesel TX 76682, United States DESCRIPTION: Performing on musicals instruments, include but not limited to the organ, trumpet, French horn, harp, vocals, etc.I am given the order of worship music includes accompanying hymn singing, liturgy, preludes, offertories and postludes during the service. Service times are on a regular basis of Sunday mornings and church recognized special services, such as during Advent, Lent, Holy Week, reformation, preschool program, weddings and funerals. WACO CHILD CARE INC POSITION: Treasurer NATURE: Childcare (preschool and after school) center for low-income families.501(c)3 INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 6 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 09/01/1996 ADDRESS: 1301 Ross Ave., Waco TX 76706, United States DESCRIPTION: AS a CFP - I'm to contribute as to the business futures - session, planning, help with budgeting, work with CPA in reviewing financials, work with the finance committee on bringing recommendations to full board concerning government programs available to finance day to day operations. I am able to sign checks, BUT checks require two officers' signatures, and must be approved with no less than executive board approval and generally full board approval. Been in this position since 1996.Avoid any and all potential conflicts of interest. I abstain from all voting concerning the allocations of funding AND investments. FARMLAND POSITION: Sole Proprietorship NATURE: Raising livestock and crops on personal farm. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 50 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 4 START DATE: 01/01/1990 ADDRESS: P O Box 70, Riesel TX 76682, United States DESCRIPTION: RAISE LIVESTOCK & CROPS ON PERSONAL FARM LAND OWNED IN RIESEL, TX. SPEND APPROXIMATELY 50 HOURS PER MONTH, 4 HOURS AT MOST DURING TRADING HOURS. SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP, STARTING FILING SCHEDULE F IN 1990. IS NOT INVESTMENT RELATED.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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Certified licenses


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CFP®

Start date: 2013

Experience


Current

January 13, 2012 - Present

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

Office #1: 115 Burnett Ct, Woodway, TX 76712
RIA
BD
CRD#: 18387
Woodway, TX
Current

May 9, 2011 - Present

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

Office #1: 115 Burnett Ct, Woodway, TX 76712
RIA
BD
CRD#: 18387
Woodway, TX

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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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
Texas
(1/13/2012)
IAR
Texas
(1/13/2012)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/12/2012
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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#: 18387Woodway, TX 76712

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