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James D. Elvestrom

THRIVENT ADVISOR NETWORK
Minnetonka, MN 55305
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CRD#: 2308643
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Professional summary


James Dean Elvestrom, CFP®, who also goes by Jim Elvestrom, is a registered financial advisor currently at THRIVENT ADVISOR NETWORK, LLC located in Minnetonka, Minnesota and THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC. located in Minnetonka, Minnesota.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. James has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


What are your service offerings?
Investment Planning
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Jim Elvestrom

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.
DAVID WOLFF & ASSOCIATES LLC POSITION: Specialist of LTC Insurance NATURE: Long Term Care Referral INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5 START DATE: 09/01/2021 ADDRESS: 816 W Francis Ave, #482, Spokane WA 99205, United States DESCRIPTION: Refer clients to David Wolf, participate in client education meetings and professional training. FIXED INSURANCE POSITION: Agent NATURE: Selling/servicing Fixed insurance contracts INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 08/01/2020 ADDRESS: 10900 Wayzata Blvd, Ste 220, Minnetonka MN 55305, United States DESCRIPTION: Selling/Servicing Fixed Insurance Contracts ELMOBE LLC POSITION: Partner NATURE: LLC is established for the expenses for the TAN/TIMI business INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5 START DATE: 08/01/2020 ADDRESS: 10900 Wayzata Blvd, Ste 220, Minnetonka MN 55305, United States DESCRIPTION: Pay the bills, owners salaries, bonuses, and staff for the LLC. THRIVENT ADVISOR NETWORK, LLC (DBA CROSSROADS FINANCIAL GROUP) POSITION: Wealth Advisor, Owner NATURE: Affiliated Retail Investment Advisory Firm INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 144 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 144 START DATE: 08/20/2020 ADDRESS: 10900 Wayzata Blvd, Ste 220, Minnetonka MN 55305, United States DESCRIPTION: Provide Investment Advisory services to retail clients

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 2002

Experience


Current

July 17, 2020 - Present

THRIVENT ADVISOR NETWORK, LLC

Office #1: 10900 Wayzata Blvd. Suite 220, Minnetonka, MN 55305
RIA
CRD#: 304569
Minnetonka, MN
Current

September 5, 2024 - Present

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

Office #1: 10900 Wayzata Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55305
RIA
BD
CRD#: 18387
Minnetonka, MN
Past

August 27, 2020 - September 4, 2024

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 35747
Minnetonka, MN
Past

November 18, 2013 - August 26, 2020

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

RIA
CRD#: 18387
MINNETONKA, MN
Past

January 31, 2005 - December 31, 2007

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

RIA
CRD#: 18387
MINNETONKA, MN
Past

July 1, 2002 - August 26, 2020

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

BD
CRD#: 18387
MINNETONKA, MN
Past

January 5, 1993 - July 1, 2002

LUTHERAN BROTHERHOOD SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 4205
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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
Arizona
(9/10/2024)
RR
California
(9/10/2024)
RR
Florida
(9/10/2024)
RR
Illinois
(9/10/2024)
RR
Iowa
(9/10/2024)
RR
Michigan
(9/10/2024)
IAR
Minnesota
(7/17/2020)
RR
Minnesota
(9/5/2024)
RR
South Dakota
(9/10/2024)
RR
Wisconsin
(9/10/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/12/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
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#: 304569Minnetonka, MN 55305

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