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Theodore Ernst Contag

CFP®
THRIVENT ADVISOR NETWORK
Edina, MN
·CRD# 2464737·32 years experience

Professional Summary

Theodore Ernst Contag, CFP®, who also goes by Ted Contag, is a registered financial advisor currently at THRIVENT ADVISOR NETWORK, LLC located in Edina, Minnesota and THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC. located in Edina, Minnesota. Theodore is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Theodore has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6...

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Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Ted Contag

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2002

Years of Experience

32 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

THRIVENT ADVISOR NETWORK, LLC·CRD# 304569
RIA
7760 France Ave S, Suite 710, Edina, MN 55435
July 7, 2020 - Present
THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.·CRD# 18387
RIA
BD
7760 France Ave S, Edina, MN 55435
August 8, 2024 - Present
PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS·CRD# 35747
BD
Edina, MN
August 27, 2020 - August 2, 2024
THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.·CRD# 18387
RIA
Edina, MN
January 21, 2009 - August 26, 2020
THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.·CRD# 18387
RIA
Edina, MN
November 30, 2004 - December 31, 2007
THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.·CRD# 18387
BD
Edina, MN
March 28, 1994 - August 26, 2020

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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 | PEARL STREET WEALTH PARTNERS | 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 - SEC (7/24/2019 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

600 Portland Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55415

Phone Number

(612) 844-8444

# of Employees

119

SEC notice filing (47 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 47 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

TAN FIRM BROCHURE (3/30/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

25,415

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$6,835,173,774

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Other business activities

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FIXED INSURANCE SALES POSITION: Insurance Producer NATURE: Selling and servicing fixed insurance contracts INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5 START DATE: 04/01/1994 ADDRESS: 7760 France Ave S Suite 710, Edina MN 55435, United States DESCRIPTION: Selling/Servicing fixed insurance contracts FRESH ENERGY POSITION: Board Member NATURE: Environmental non-profit promoting carbon reducing activities across industries in Minnesota and the upper mid-west INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 3 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 3 START DATE: 10/15/2021 ADDRESS: 408 Saint Peter St, #350, St. Paul MN 55102, United States DESCRIPTION: Board Member. We meet as a board 4 times per year and I offer insight on topics when asked. I recuse myself from any conversation about investments. STEEN FAMILY FOUNDATION POSITION: Board Member NATURE: Private Family Foundation to support charitable causes INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 06/01/2016 ADDRESS: 6000 Bonnie Brae Dr, Edina MN 55439, United States DESCRIPTION: Board Member. We meet 2 times per year to discuss how and where to make grants from the foundation. Assets are managed by an outside firm and I recuse myself from any conversation related to investments. ERNST & ANDREW, LLC POSITION: Owner/Vice President NATURE: Holding Company INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5 START DATE: 04/01/2018 ADDRESS: 7760 France Ave S Suite 710, Edina MN 55435, United States DESCRIPTION: Strategic direction, leadership, business management STORYLINE, LLC POSITION: Owner/Vice President NATURE: LLC is established for the expenses for TAN/TIMI business INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5 START DATE: 09/30/2022 ADDRESS: 7760 France Ave. S Suite 710, Edina MN 55435, United States DESCRIPTION: Leadership and strategic direction. THRIVENT ADVISOR NETWORK, LLC. DBA PARABLE WEALTH PARTNERS POSITION: Founding Partner/Wealth Coach NATURE: Affiliated Retail Investment Advisory Firm INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 144 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 144 START DATE: 08/01/2020 ADDRESS: 7760 France Ave S, Suite 710, Edina MN 55435, United States DESCRIPTION: Provide investment advisory services to retail clients.

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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".
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 | PEARL STREET WEALTH PARTNERS | 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 - SEC (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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Arizona
(9/11/2024)
RR
California
(9/11/2024)
RR
Colorado
(9/11/2024)
RR
Florida
(9/11/2024)
RR
Illinois
(9/11/2024)
RR
Iowa
(9/11/2024)
RR
Michigan
(9/11/2024)
IAR
Minnesota
(7/7/2020)
RR
Minnesota
(8/9/2024)
RR
Nevada
(9/11/2024)
RR
Oregon
(9/11/2024)
RR
South Dakota
(9/11/2024)
RR
Wisconsin
(9/11/2024)

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 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Jul 2003About the Series 66 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Mar 1994About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jun 2003About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Mar 1994About the Series 6 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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