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Michael B. Forseth
THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Coon Rapids, MN
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CRD#: 2742826
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Professional summary
Michael Benton Forseth is a registered financial advisor currently at THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC. located in Coon Rapids, Minnesota.
Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Michael has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 55, Series 7, Series 6, Series 53, Series 4 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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INVIGORATING PUBLISHING, LLC
HOME BASED BUSINESS. LLC FORMED JUNE 2013. OPERATIONS COMENCING IN JULY 2013. NOT INVESTMENT RELATED. NO TIME SPENT DURING TRADING HOURS. LLC WILL PUBLISH E-BOOKS AND OTHER MEDIA. I WILL BE AN AUTHOR OF SEVERAL ITEMS AND WILL WORK AS EDITOR/DEVELOPER FOR OTHERS.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
December 19, 2013 - Present
THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.
Office #2: 600 Portland Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55415RIA
BD
CRD#: 18387
Coon Rapids, MN
Current
April 27, 2010 - Present
THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.
Office #1: 600 Portland Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55415RIA
BD
CRD#: 18387
Minneapolis, MN
Past
May 8, 2008 - May 13, 2008
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6363
WALNUT CREEK, CA
Past
September 13, 1996 - July 3, 2006
IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past
September 13, 1996 - May 13, 2008
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6363
WALNUT CREEK, CA
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
Minnesota(4/27/2010)
IAR
Minnesota(12/19/2013)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 9/25/2025
Municipal Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 2/24/2003
Limited Representative-Equity Trader ExamGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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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