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Octavio Santos

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CRD#: 2909779
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Octavio Santos JR, who also goes by Octavio Santos Jr., Octavio Santos, was a registered financial professional .

Octavio is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1997. Octavio had worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Octavio Santos Jr. | Octavio Santos

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.
OCTAVIO SANTOS/FRANCHISE MASTERS INTERNATIONAL POSITION: President/CEO NATURE: I will be a Franchise Consultant helping people buy franchises from Franchisors. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 11/01/2024 ADDRESS: 11358 SW 243rd Ter, Homestead FL 33032, United States DESCRIPTION: Put potential buyers together with Franchisors. Obtain leads from various sources and contact prospects discussing the opportunity of owning their own franchise.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

May 13, 2022 - August 1, 2025

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

RIA
CRD#: 18387
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Past

May 12, 2022 - August 1, 2025

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

BD
CRD#: 18387
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Past

August 26, 2021 - May 6, 2022

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
Coral Gables, FL
Past

August 20, 2021 - May 6, 2022

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
Coral Gables, FL
Past

April 5, 2017 - September 27, 2019

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 42803
PLANO, TX
Past

April 5, 2017 - September 27, 2019

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42803
PLANO, TX
Past

January 4, 2016 - April 12, 2017

EAGLE STRATEGIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 110826
DALLAS, TX
Past

November 3, 2015 - April 12, 2017

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
DALLAS, TX
Past

April 9, 2008 - August 14, 2015

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14251
PLANTATION, FL
Past

April 3, 2008 - August 14, 2015

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
PLANTATION, FL
Past

May 8, 2006 - December 13, 2007

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13787
CORAL GABLES, FL
Past

May 5, 2006 - December 13, 2007

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13787
CORAL GABLES, FL
Past

February 9, 2004 - May 24, 2006

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17499
MIAMI, FL
Past

January 28, 2004 - May 24, 2006

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17499
MIAMI, FL
Past

March 26, 2003 - January 30, 2004

UNION PLANTERS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 111807
MIAMI, FL
Past

November 7, 2002 - January 23, 2004

PFIC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 34941
FRANKLIN, TN
Past

June 24, 1999 - October 1, 2002

WAMU INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 599
IRVINE, CA
Past

July 24, 1998 - June 24, 1999

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 16999
CHICAGO, IL
Past

August 4, 1997 - July 24, 1998

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY

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


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/20/1997
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

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#: 18387

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