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Paul W. Meier

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
PINETOP, AZ 85935
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CRD#: 2654818
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Professional summary


Paul William Meier is a registered financial advisor currently at THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC. located in Pinetop, Arizona.

Paul is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Paul has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION. P.O. BOX 873702 TEMPE, AZ 85287 NON-PROFIT THAT RAISES FUNDS TO SUPPORT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INDIVIDUALS TO ATTEND ASU. I HAVE BEEN ELECTED TO SERVE AS A DIRECTOR STARTING SEPTEMBER 1, 2014. I TYPICALLY DEVOTE LESS THAN 3 HOURS PER MONTH OUTSIDE OF REGULAR TRADING HOURS. MY ROLE ENTAILS ATTENDING ALL SCHEDULED MEETINGS IN PERSON OF VIA TELECONFERENCE. I AM ALSO EXPECTED TO LEAD ONE COMMITTEE AND WORK TO SECURE ONE SPONSOR FOR THE ANNUAL WHITE MOUNTAIN SUN DEVIL STEAK FRY. PINETOP LAKESIDE SANITARY DISTRICT POSITION: BOARD MEIER NATURE: THE ROLE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STAFF AT THE PINETOP LAKESIDE SANITARY DISTRICTIS TO MANAGE THE WASTEWATER GENERATED BY OUR COMMUNITY IN AN EFFORT TO KEEP OUR SURFACE AND GROUND WATERS CLEAN. OUR ACTIONS HELP GUARANTEE THAT WE AND FUTURE GENERATIONS CAN ENJOY THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF OUR COMMUNITY. INVESTMENT RELATED: NO NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 INVESTMENT RELATED HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/14/2015 ADDRESS: 2600 ALISA LN., LAKESIDE AZ 85929 DESCRIPTION: I WILL BE SERVING AS A BOARD MEMBER. THIS ENTAILS MEETING ONCE PER MONTH AFTER BUSINESS HOURS TO REVIEW AND DISCUSS MATTERS RELATING TO THE BUSINESS AND OPERATIONS OF THE SANITARY DISTRICT. THE BOARD IS IN CHARGE OF MAKING DECISIONS REGARDING CURRENT BUSINESS AND THE FUTURE DIRECTION OF THE SANITARY DISTRICT. NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORP. POSITION: NAH Investment Subcommittee NATURE: Northern AZ Healthcare is the largest healthcare system in northern AZ. They serve an area emcompassing more than 50,000 square miles and serve over 700,000 people with a team of 4,000 doctors, nurses and other experts. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 09/15/2021 ADDRESS: 1200 N Beaver St., Flagstaff AZ 86001, United States DESCRIPTION: Meet at least twice per year with the NAH Investment Advisor to monitor performance and Advisor oversight of fund managers for the NAH Investment Portfolio. Approve, for proposal to the Board and NAH Finance, overall investment policies and changes in those policies. Provide oversight and recommendations for Requests for Proposals as needed to change the NAH Investment Advisor or verify that the advisor is performing at a high level when compared to their peers.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

February 4, 2008 - Present

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

Office #1: 1400 E White Mountain Blvd, Pinetop, AZ 85935Office #2: 408 W Main St, Payson, AZ 85541
RIA
BD
CRD#: 18387
PINETOP, AZ
Current

September 12, 1995 - Present

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

Office #1: 1400 E White Mountain Blvd, Pinetop, AZ 85935Office #2: 408 W Main St, Payson, AZ 85541
RIA
BD
CRD#: 18387
PINETOP, AZ

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
(10/7/2024)
RR
Alaska
(5/28/2024)
RR
Arizona
(9/12/1995)
IAR
Arizona
(2/4/2008)
RR
California
(8/2/2022)
RR
Colorado
(6/25/2021)
RR
Florida
(8/25/2020)
RR
Idaho
(4/26/2023)
RR
Indiana
(6/27/2018)
RR
Kansas
(1/23/2019)
RR
Minnesota
(10/10/2012)
RR
Nevada
(3/29/2023)
RR
New Mexico
(1/21/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(5/28/2024)
RR
North Dakota
(2/20/2014)
RR
Oklahoma
(8/2/2022)
IAR
Oklahoma
(8/2/2022)
RR
South Dakota
(4/2/2008)
RR
Tennessee
(8/25/2020)
RR
Utah
(4/20/2020)
RR
Washington
(7/1/2015)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/25/2008
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
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)


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FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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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)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
THRIVENT FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC.OWNER
BIRR, THOMAS JOHNVICE PRESIDENT4148092
BOUSU, CALEB ANTHONYDIRECTOR7877353
CECERE, NICHOLAS MDIRECTOR1513551
GILCHRIST, TONIA NICOLE JAMESCHIEF LEGAL OFFICER & SECRETARY4777233
GOLIS, ANDREA CORINCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1401462
JOHNSON, ARIKA VIKTORIADIRECTOR5580869
JOHNSTON, PAUL ROBERTSDIRECTOR2065882
KLOSTER, DAVID JACOBPRESIDENT2523240
NORGARD, ANDREW DYLANTREASURER6868385

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts48,940
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 17,499,525,490

Disclosures


Regulatory Event8

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/21/2024
Cover Page
01/25/2024

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Company Information


THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

CRD#: 18387Pinetop, AZ 85935

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