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Michael S. Obrien

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Las Vegas, NV 89113
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CRD#: 2821855
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Professional summary


Michael Scott Obrien, who also goes by Michael S Obrien, is a registered financial advisor currently at THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC. located in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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 2 firms 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


Michael S Obrien

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.
HOPELINK OF SOUTHERN NEVADA POSITION: Board Member NATURE: Non-profit organization that helps low-income families and senior citizens pay utilities and rent. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 3 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 07/01/2017 ADDRESS: 178 Westminster Way, Henderson NV 89015, United States DESCRIPTION: Help organize and run various fundraising events throughout the year. UNSHAKABLE POSITION: Board Member NATURE: Unshakable helps women that have been traumatized to reenter society and a career. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 3 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 03/30/2023 ADDRESS: 3535 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas NV 89102, United States DESCRIPTION: I will be attending board meetings and helping with annual events

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

February 15, 2017 - Present

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

Office #1: 8345 West Sunset Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89113
RIA
BD
CRD#: 18387
Las Vegas, NV
Current

January 7, 2017 - Present

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

Office #1: 8345 West Sunset Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89113
RIA
BD
CRD#: 18387
Las Vegas, NV
Past

December 23, 1996 - January 1, 1998

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA

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
Arizona
(6/26/2023)
RR
California
(11/9/2021)
RR
Colorado
(5/3/2023)
RR
Florida
(6/24/2025)
RR
Georgia
(6/24/2025)
RR
Idaho
(8/7/2024)
RR
Illinois
(9/4/2025)
RR
Kansas
(3/7/2023)
RR
Kentucky
(6/26/2023)
RR
Michigan
(6/24/2025)
RR
Minnesota
(3/28/2024)
RR
Montana
(6/24/2025)
RR
Nevada
(1/30/2017)
IAR
Nevada
(2/15/2017)
RR
New Jersey
(6/24/2025)
RR
New Mexico
(6/26/2023)
RR
New York
(5/17/2018)
RR
North Carolina
(6/24/2025)
RR
Oregon
(9/14/2022)
RR
South Carolina
(6/24/2025)
RR
South Dakota
(6/24/2025)
RR
Texas
(1/5/2021)
IAR
Texas
(1/5/2021)
RR
Utah
(3/2/2023)
RR
Virginia
(6/24/2025)
RR
Washington
(9/14/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/27/2017
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#: 18387Las Vegas, NV 89113

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