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Christopher J. Schumacher

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Appleton, WI 54911
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CRD#: 2741072
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Professional summary


Christopher James Schumacher, ChFC® is a registered financial advisor currently at THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC. located in Appleton, Wisconsin.

Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Christopher has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.
I FORMED JDF PROPERTIES, LLP AS A LIABILITY SHELTER FOR MY HUNTING LAND THAT I OWN. I AM THE MANAGING PARTNER. THERE IS NO 'BUSINESS' DONE; THIS IS SIMPLY TO PROTECT OUR ASSETS IN THE EVENT THAT SOMEONE TRESPASSES ON THE LAND AND INJURES HIMSELF. THE LLP WAS FORMED ON MARCH 1, 2012 AND I AM ABOUT TO TRANSFER THE LAND OWNERSHIP INTO IT. THE ADDRESS OF THE LAND IS 8947 PINE LANE, BRUSSELS, WI 54204.

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Certified licenses


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

Experience


Current

July 24, 2003 - Present

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

Office #1: 3315 N Ballard Rd, Appleton, WI 54911
RIA
BD
CRD#: 18387
Appleton, WI
Current

July 24, 2003 - Present

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

Office #1: 3315 N Ballard Rd, Appleton, WI 54911
RIA
BD
CRD#: 18387
Appleton, WI
Past

October 2, 2001 - July 15, 2003

INVESTMENT CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16443
APPLETON, WI
Past

May 15, 2001 - July 15, 2003

SII INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2225
APPLETON, WI
Past

May 9, 1996 - May 4, 2001

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

BD
CRD#: 18387
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".
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
(1/3/2011)
RR
Arizona
(1/2/2019)
RR
Colorado
(4/17/2020)
RR
Florida
(8/13/2014)
RR
Hawaii
(12/5/2023)
RR
Illinois
(7/30/2013)
RR
Indiana
(4/12/2016)
RR
Iowa
(5/14/2013)
RR
Maryland
(12/1/2020)
RR
Michigan
(2/1/2008)
RR
Minnesota
(4/29/2009)
RR
Missouri
(12/15/2016)
RR
North Carolina
(9/26/2013)
RR
Pennsylvania
(7/31/2020)
RR
South Carolina
(4/26/2019)
RR
Virginia
(7/16/2008)
RR
Wisconsin
(7/24/2003)
IAR
Wisconsin
(7/24/2003)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/5/2003
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 12/28/2001
General Securities Principal Examination
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#: 18387Appleton, WI 54911

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