Michael F. Cousins

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

Westbury, NY 11590

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CRD#: 2546701

Professional summary

Michael F Cousins, who also goes by Michael F Cousins, Michael Francis Cousins, Michael Cousins, Mike Cousins, is a registered financial advisor currently at THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC. located in Westbury, New York.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Michael has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Michael F Cousins | Michael Francis Cousins | Michael Cousins | Mike Cousins

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

October 13, 2021 - Present

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

Office #1: 1400 Old Country Rd Ste 413, Westbury, NY 11590

RIA

CRD#: 18387

Westbury, NY

Current

July 15, 2021 - Present

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

Office #1: 1400 Old Country Rd Ste 413, Westbury, NY 11590

RIA

CRD#: 18387

Westbury, NY

Past

January 31, 2018 - July 14, 2021

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 18272

North Babylon, NY

Past

December 9, 2013 - January 2, 2018

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

CRD#: 7059

LAKE GROVE, NY

Past

November 13, 2012 - November 15, 2013

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 18272

WESTBURY, NY

Past

February 17, 2009 - May 31, 2012

STATE FARM VP MANAGEMENT CORP.

CRD#: 43036

RONKONKOMA, NY

Past

November 7, 2007 - January 29, 2009

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 13686

CENTEREACH, NY

Past

September 12, 2000 - July 2, 2001

ON-SITE TRADING, INC.

CRD#: 30271

GREAT NECK, NY

Past

October 8, 1997 - August 7, 1998

FIRST MONTAUK SECURITIES CORP.

CRD#: 13755

RED BANK, NJ

Past

July 22, 1996 - December 6, 1996

PROGRAM TRADING CORP.

CRD#: 36740

BOCA RATON, FL

Past

June 2, 1995 - October 12, 1995

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 265

MONTPELIER, VT

Past

December 7, 1994 - January 31, 1995

CORTLANDT CAPITAL CORPORATION

CRD#: 25152

NEW YORK CITY, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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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)

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.

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

New York
(7/15/2021)

IAR

New York
(10/13/2021)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 10/12/2021

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 12/15/2007

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 11/5/2007

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

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)

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

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC. ADVISORFLEX MANAGED VARIABLE ANNUITY PROGRAM (6/30/2025)

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC MANAGED ACCOUNTS PROGRAM (6/30/2025)

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC. DEDICATED PLANNING SERVICES (6/30/2025)

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

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
10/21/2024	Cover Page	Report
01/25/2024	Cover Page	Report

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Michael F. Cousins

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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Certified licenses

Experience

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

STATE FARM VP MANAGEMENT CORP.

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

ON-SITE TRADING, INC.

FIRST MONTAUK SECURITIES CORP.

PROGRAM TRADING CORP.

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

CORTLANDT CAPITAL CORPORATION

Primary Firm SEC Registration

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 10/12/2021

Series 63

Date: 12/15/2007

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 11/5/2007

FINRA

Current Firm

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Direct owners and executive officers

Regulatory assets under management

Disclosures

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

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