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Matthew W. Townley
THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Chattanooga, TN 37421
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CRD#: 2253636
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Professional summary
Matthew Walker Townley, ChFC®, CLU® is a registered financial advisor currently at THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC. located in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Matthew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Matthew has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH IN CHATTANOOGA - ELDER POSITION: Board of Elders NATURE: Spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ to a fallen world. Fulfilling the great commission in and around Chattanooga, TN. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 3 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 07/01/2012 ADDRESS: 2800 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga TN 37404 DESCRIPTION: I serve on the board of elders which means church members in my "care group" call on me in times of personal crisis or family need for prayer and visitation. Periodically I serve communion during worship. I also help staff the usher teams for Sunday worship. The board of elders serves asa spiritual sounding board for the pastoral staff of the church. TRANSFORMATION PROJECT POSITION: Board of Directors Member NATURE: The mission of the Transformation Project is to make disciples of Jesus Christ by transforming the lives of addictionrelated offenders, their families and future generations through the power of God, thereby reducing repeat offenses andcrime. Transformation Project is a prison ministry that provides non-violent offenders an alternative to prison. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 09/01/2023 ADDRESS: P.O. Box 22908, Chattanooga TN 37422-2908, United States DESCRIPTION: I would be a member of the Board of Directors which meets quarterly. Though I would have voting rights, which will shape the direction of the nonprofit's future, I will have no access to the financial aspects of running the nonprofit. FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH IN CHATTANOOGA - EVANGELISM POSITION: Evangelism Board Chairman NATURE: Outreach in the greater Chattanooga community with emphasis on the neighborhood where the church building is located. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 07/01/2012 ADDRESS: 2800 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga TN 37404 DESCRIPTION: Help the church outreach to the community around the church property through mailers and event planning. TRANSFORMATION PROJECT POSITION: Advisory Council member NATURE: The mission of the Transformation Project is to make disciples of Jesus Christ by transforming the lives of addiction related offenders, their families and future generations through the power of God, thereby reducing repeat offenses and crime. Transformation Project is a prison ministry that provides non-violent offenders an alternative to prison INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 12/04/2015 ADDRESS: P.O. Box 22908, Chattanooga TN 37422-2908, United States DESCRIPTION: The advisory council meets once per quarter on the first Friday of the month in which it meets. My role is to provide input and feedback on current and planned projects of the organization. I will also attend a graduation dinner once a year for graduates of the program. RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTY POSITION: Owner NATURE: This is my previous primary residence which will be used for rental income. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 11/01/2025 ADDRESS: 130 Spring LN, Ringgold GA 30736, United States DESCRIPTION: Primarily I will be collecting rent and paying for any needed repairs. I intend to hire a property management company to deal with the day to day concerns of renting the house and vetting prospective tenants.
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Certified licenses
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Experience
Current
December 13, 2006 - Present
THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.
Office #1: 118 Lee Parkway Dr Ste 305, Chattanooga, TN 37421RIA
BD
CRD#: 18387
Chattanooga, TN
Current
September 14, 1992 - Present
THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.
Office #1: 118 Lee Parkway Dr Ste 305, Chattanooga, TN 37421RIA
BD
CRD#: 18387
Chattanooga, TN
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
Alabama(7/23/2007)
RR
California(9/14/1992)
RR
Colorado(5/28/2025)
RR
Connecticut(5/27/2025)
RR
Florida(6/30/2016)
RR
Georgia(1/29/2003)
IAR
Georgia(12/13/2006)
RR
Idaho(10/22/2024)
RR
Illinois(3/29/2018)
RR
Kansas(6/23/2021)
RR
Kentucky(9/3/2024)
RR
Maine(1/24/2018)
RR
Michigan(4/6/2022)
RR
Minnesota(5/27/2025)
RR
New Mexico(5/28/2025)
RR
North Carolina(2/26/2019)
RR
Ohio(4/8/2025)
RR
Oregon(7/13/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania(5/28/2025)
RR
South Carolina(11/3/2017)
IAR
Tennessee(12/18/2007)
RR
Tennessee(1/28/2020)
RR
Utah(1/26/2024)
RR
Virginia(3/12/2008)
RR
Wisconsin(2/25/2019)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
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)
FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)
Documents
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 | 8 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/21/2024 | ||
| 01/25/2024 |
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Company Information
THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.
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