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Dwayne Charles Kesting

ChFC®, CLU®
THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Appleton, WI
·CRD# 2232536·34 years experience

Professional Summary

Dwayne Charles Kesting, ChFC®, CLU® is a registered financial advisor currently at THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC. located in Appleton, Wisconsin. Dwayne is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Dwayne has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Credentials

ChFC®
Chartered Financial Consultant
CLU®
Chartered Life Underwriter

Years of Experience

34 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

Current

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.Current·CRD# 18387
RIA
BD
1. 4321 North Ballard Road, Ste A1-glag, Appleton, WI 549192. Chippewa Falls, WI
September 12, 2006 - Present
THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.Current·CRD# 18387
RIA
BD
4321 North Ballard Road, Ste A1-glag, Appleton, WI 54919
September 12, 2006 - Present

Past

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLCPast·CRD# 15340
BD
Eau Claire, WI
August 7, 2001 - September 11, 2006
FIRSTAR INVESTMENT SERVICES,INC.Past·CRD# 14536
BD
Morris Plains, NJ
October 12, 1999 - July 18, 2001
CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.Past·CRD# 13941
BD
Waverly, IA
November 10, 1998 - October 8, 1999
IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANYPast·CRD# 6321
BD
Minneapolis, MN
November 10, 1995 - December 8, 1998
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLCPast·CRD# 6363
BD
Minneapolis, MN
November 10, 1995 - December 8, 1998
AMERICAN INVESTORS GROUP, INC.Past·CRD# 10020
BD
Minnetonka, MN
August 12, 1992 - November 6, 1995
IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANYPast·CRD# 6321
BD
Minneapolis, MN
June 15, 1992 - August 7, 1992
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLCPast·CRD# 6363
BD
Minneapolis, MN
June 15, 1992 - August 7, 1992

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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)

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

3,901

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 51 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 51 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC MANAGED ACCOUNTS PROGRAM (9/30/2026)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
THRIVENT FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC.OWNER—
ASK, ERIC ADIRECTOR5649938
BIRR, THOMAS JOHNVICE PRESIDENT4148092
BOUSU, CALEB ANTHONYDIRECTOR7877353
CECERE, NICHOLAS MDIRECTOR1513551
GILCHRIST, TONIA NICOLE JAMESCHIEF LEGAL OFFICER & SECRETARY4777233
JOHNSTON, PAUL ROBERTSDIRECTOR2065882
KLOSTER, DAVID JACOBPRESIDENT2523240
NORGARD, ANDREW DYLANTREASURER6868385
OHARA, BRANDON MCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4798646

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

54,503

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$20,769,867,010

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

8

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/22/2026Cover PageReport
01/22/2026Cover PageReport
10/21/2024Cover PageReport
01/25/2024Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

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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)
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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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Alabama
(3/14/2025)
RR
Alaska
(5/14/2025)
RR
Arizona
(2/13/2025)
RR
Arkansas
(9/23/2026)
RR
California
(2/13/2025)
RR
Colorado
(3/14/2025)
RR
Connecticut
(12/12/2025)
RR
District of Columbia
(2/28/2025)
IAR
District of Columbia
(3/5/2025)
RR
Florida
(2/13/2025)
RR
Hawaii
(3/14/2025)
RR
Illinois
(2/13/2025)
RR
Indiana
(2/2/2012)
RR
Iowa
(3/14/2025)
RR
Kentucky
(4/11/2025)
RR
Maine
(5/14/2025)
RR
Maryland
(3/11/2025)
RR
Massachusetts
(2/13/2025)
RR
Michigan
(2/2/2012)
RR
Minnesota
(2/2/2012)
RR
Missouri
(3/14/2025)
RR
Montana
(4/17/2023)
RR
Nebraska
(5/14/2025)
RR
New Hampshire
(11/14/2025)
RR
New Mexico
(7/23/2025)
RR
New York
(2/13/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(2/13/2025)
RR
North Dakota
(5/14/2025)
RR
Ohio
(2/3/2012)
RR
Oklahoma
(7/23/2025)
IAR
Oklahoma
(7/23/2025)
RR
Oregon
(7/23/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania
(2/13/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(3/14/2025)
RR
South Dakota
(4/2/2026)
RR
Tennessee
(2/13/2025)
RR
Texas
(4/17/2025)
IAR
Texas
(4/17/2025)
RR
Virginia
(2/13/2025)
RR
Washington
(5/14/2025)
RR
West Virginia
(12/11/2025)
RR
Wisconsin
(9/12/2006)
IAR
Wisconsin
(9/12/2006)
RR
Wyoming
(5/14/2025)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Aug 1999About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jun 1992About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jun 1992About the Series 7 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Apr 2007About the Series 24 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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