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Michael D. Gerken
THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Newton, NC 28658
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CRD#: 2385192
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Professional summary
Michael David Gerken, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU® is a registered financial advisor currently at THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC. located in Newton, North Carolina.
Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Michael 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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GERKEN ENTERPRISES, LLC POSITION: President NATURE: Collect Rent from FR, Ryan Spleet, in the amount of $600 per month.Collect Rent from a rental home in the amount of $715 per month. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2006 ADDRESS: 306 40th Avenue Drive NW, Hickory NC 28601, United States DESCRIPTION: Collect rent from other Thrivent FRs in the office.Collect rent from a rental home.
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2008
Experience
Current
January 14, 2004 - Present
THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.
Office #1: 726 West C Street, Newton, NC 28658Office #2: 910 Tate Blvd Se, Hickory, NC 28602RIA
BD
CRD#: 18387
Newton, NC
Current
September 29, 1993 - Present
THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.
Office #1: 726 West C Street, Newton, NC 28658Office #2: 910 Tate Blvd Se, Hickory, NC 28602RIA
BD
CRD#: 18387
Newton, NC
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
Alaska(6/16/2025)
RR
California(6/18/2025)
RR
Colorado(5/14/2020)
RR
Florida(2/9/2022)
RR
Georgia(4/11/2013)
RR
Illinois(6/30/2025)
RR
Indiana(8/4/2022)
RR
Kentucky(6/16/2025)
RR
Maryland(6/16/2025)
RR
Massachusetts(9/6/2012)
RR
Missouri(3/25/2015)
RR
North Carolina(9/29/1993)
IAR
North Carolina(1/14/2004)
RR
Ohio(7/25/2016)
RR
Pennsylvania(2/10/2016)
RR
Rhode Island(9/6/2012)
RR
South Carolina(3/19/2003)
RR
Tennessee(4/29/2016)
RR
Virginia(5/8/2012)
RR
Washington(1/5/2023)
RR
Wisconsin(2/23/2011)
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.
CRD#: 18387Newton, NC 28658TRUST BUT VERIFY
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