Anthony J. Watson

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

Sauk Rapids, MN

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CRD#: 2791657

Professional summary

Anthony Jason Watson, CFP®, who also goes by Tony Jason Watson, Tony Watson, is a registered financial advisor currently at THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC. located in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota.

Anthony is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Anthony has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Tony Jason Watson | Tony Watson

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Experience

Current

October 1, 2020 - Present

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

Office #2: 600 Portland Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55415

RIA

CRD#: 18387

Sauk Rapids, MN

Current

October 1, 2020 - Present

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

Office #1: 600 Portland Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55415

RIA

CRD#: 18387

Minneapolis, MN

Past

January 21, 2014 - September 29, 2020

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 105644

ST CLOUD, MN

Past

August 1, 2011 - January 21, 2014

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

RIA

CRD#: 15340

ST CLOUD, MN

Past

June 27, 2007 - November 18, 2009

BANCNORTH INVESTMENT GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 31299

ST. CLOUD, MN

Past

August 14, 2002 - December 31, 2010

GUARANTY BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 23302

ST. CLOUD, MN

Past

July 31, 2001 - October 30, 2001

GUARANTY BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 23302

ST. CLOUD, MN

Past

April 26, 2001 - November 14, 2003

BANCWEST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 29357

OMAHA, NE

Past

April 26, 2001 - December 31, 2006

BANCNORTH INVESTMENT GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 31299

ST. CLOUD, MN

Past

February 26, 2001 - September 29, 2020

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 15340

ST CLOUD, MN

Past

December 19, 1997 - November 8, 2000

STRONG INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRD#: 15658

MENOMONEE FALLS, WI

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".

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

Minnesota
(10/1/2020)

IAR

Minnesota
(10/1/2020)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 6/23/1999

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 12/30/1997

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 52TO

Date: 1/2/2023

Municipal Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 10/1/1999

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 12/17/1997

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 53

Date: 8/15/2002

Municipal Securities Principal Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 4/21/2001

General Securities Principal 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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Anthony J. Watson

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.

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BANCNORTH INVESTMENT GROUP, INC.

GUARANTY BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

GUARANTY BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BANCWEST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BANCNORTH INVESTMENT GROUP, INC.

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

STRONG INVESTMENTS, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 6/23/1999

Series 63

Date: 12/30/1997

Series 52TO

Date: 1/2/2023

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 10/1/1999

Series 6

Date: 12/17/1997

Series 53

Date: 8/15/2002

Series 24

Date: 4/21/2001

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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