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Paul E. Leapaldt

THRIVENT ADVISOR NETWORK
BEND, OR 97701
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CRD#: 2074130
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Professional summary


Paul Edward Leapaldt, ChFC®, CLU® is a registered financial advisor currently at THRIVENT ADVISOR NETWORK, LLC located in Bend, Oregon and THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC. located in Bend, Oregon.

Paul is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1990. Paul has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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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.
FIXED INSURANCE POSITION: Agent NATURE: Selling/servicing fixed insurance contracts INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 10 START DATE: 03/01/2021 ADDRESS: 2445 NE Division St, Suite 100, Bend OR 97703, United States DESCRIPTION: Selling/servicing fixed insurance contracts THRIVENT ADVISOR NETWORK, LLC DBA M25 ADVISORS POSITION: Financial Consultant NATURE: Affiliated retail investment advisory firm. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 120 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 100 START DATE: 03/01/2021 ADDRESS: 2445 NE Division St, Suite 100, Bend OR 97703, United States DESCRIPTION: Provide investment advisory services to retail clients. THE TRINITY FOUNDATION COMMITTEE POSITION: Chairman NATURE: Charitable or Non-Profit Organization The foundation's purpose is to receive assets via donation, provide oversight of the management of investment assets in accordance with foundation bylaws, and distribute funding for scholarships, staff development, property improvements, ministries and missions. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 06/06/2023 ADDRESS: 2550 NE Butler Market Rd, Bend OR 97701, United States DESCRIPTION: Preside at quarterly meetings of the foundation committee. As a committee member, the chairman will assist in receiving assets via donation, providing oversight to the management of investment assets in accordance with foundation bylaws and distributing funds for scholarships, staff development, property improvements, ministries and missions.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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ChFC®

Experience


Current

March 17, 2021 - Present

THRIVENT ADVISOR NETWORK, LLC

Office #1: 2445 Ne Division St. Suite 100, Bend, OR 97701
RIA
CRD#: 304569
BEND, OR
Current

August 5, 2024 - Present

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

Office #1: 2446 Ne Division St, Bend, OR 97701
RIA
BD
CRD#: 18387
Bend, OR
Past

March 18, 2021 - August 1, 2024

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 35747
Bend, OR
Past

November 10, 2003 - March 17, 2021

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

RIA
CRD#: 18387
BEND, OR
Past

July 16, 1990 - March 17, 2021

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

BD
CRD#: 18387
BEND, OR

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".
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THRIVENT ADVISOR NETWORK, LLC
49 FINANCIAL GROUP | TM3 WEALTH | THRIVENT ADVISOR NETWORK, LLC | SOLOMON PRIVATE WEALTH | SEA GLASS WEALTH ADVISORS | RETIREPATH ADVISORS | PRAIRIEVIEW WEALTH PARTNERS | PITON WEALTH | PERSPECTIVE PLANNING PARTNERS | PERSPECTIVE FINANCIAL SERVICES | PASSAGE WEALTH | PARABLE WEALTH PARTNERS | PALOMAR WEALTH | NORTH OAKS FINANCIAL GROUP | M25 ADVISORS | LOUIS C. CILIBERTI & ASSOCIATES, LTD | LIGHTHOUSE WEALTH PARTNERS | LANDMARK WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | KEIL FINANCIAL PARTNERS | INTENTGEN FINANCIAL PARTNERS | INFLECTION WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HILLCREST FINANCIAL GROUP | EVEXIA WEALTH | CROSSROADS FINANCIAL GROUP | CONCOURS CAPITAL ADVISORS | CEDAR COVE WEALTH PARTNERS | AWAKEN WEALTH PARTNERS | ARBORBROOK FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS | ADVENT PARTNERS | ABIDING WEALTH PARTNERS | 5280 ASSOCIATES

CRD#: 304569 / SEC#: 801-117013

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/24/2019 Approved)

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
Alaska
(8/24/2024)
RR
Arizona
(8/24/2024)
RR
California
(8/24/2024)
RR
Idaho
(9/6/2024)
RR
Montana
(8/24/2024)
RR
Oklahoma
(10/25/2024)
IAR
Oregon
(3/17/2021)
RR
Oregon
(8/5/2024)
RR
South Carolina
(8/24/2024)
RR
Washington
(8/24/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/1/2003
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


TA
THRIVENT ADVISOR NETWORK, LLC
49 FINANCIAL GROUP | TM3 WEALTH | THRIVENT ADVISOR NETWORK, LLC | SOLOMON PRIVATE WEALTH | SEA GLASS WEALTH ADVISORS | RETIREPATH ADVISORS | PRAIRIEVIEW WEALTH PARTNERS | PITON WEALTH | PERSPECTIVE PLANNING PARTNERS | PERSPECTIVE FINANCIAL SERVICES | PASSAGE WEALTH | PARABLE WEALTH PARTNERS | PALOMAR WEALTH | NORTH OAKS FINANCIAL GROUP | M25 ADVISORS | LOUIS C. CILIBERTI & ASSOCIATES, LTD | LIGHTHOUSE WEALTH PARTNERS | LANDMARK WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | KEIL FINANCIAL PARTNERS | INTENTGEN FINANCIAL PARTNERS | INFLECTION WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HILLCREST FINANCIAL GROUP | EVEXIA WEALTH | CROSSROADS FINANCIAL GROUP | CONCOURS CAPITAL ADVISORS | CEDAR COVE WEALTH PARTNERS | AWAKEN WEALTH PARTNERS | ARBORBROOK FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS | ADVENT PARTNERS | ABIDING WEALTH PARTNERS | 5280 ASSOCIATES

CRD#: 304569 / SEC#: 801-117013

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/24/2019 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
600 Portland Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Mailing Address
Phone number
(612) 844-8444
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
139

SEC notice filing (47 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

TAN FIRM BROCHURE (10/17/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts28,545
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 6,648,306,479

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Company Information


THRIVENT ADVISOR NETWORK, LLC

CRD#: 304569Bend, OR 97701

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