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Heather A. Smith

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Conroe, TX
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CRD#: 3055167
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Professional summary


Heather Alison Smith, who also goes by Heather Howland, Heather Alison Howland, Heather Allison Saul, Heather Alison Saul, Heather Howland Saul, is a registered financial advisor currently at THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC. located in Conroe, Texas.

Heather is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Heather has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 6TO, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 3, Series 7, Series 53, Series 51 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Heather Howland | Heather Alison Howland | Heather Allison Saul | Heather Alison Saul | Heather Howland Saul

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.
DOORDASH POSITION: Dasher/Delivery Driver NATURE: Online food ordering and delivery from restaurants. Will only work outside my hours at Thrivent and not during trading hours. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 30 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 10/20/2025 ADDRESS: 302 2nd Street, San Francisco CA 94107, United States DESCRIPTION: Pick up food delivery orders from selected restaurants and deliver to customers.

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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


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

April 2, 2024 - Present

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

Office #2: 600 Portland Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55415
RIA
BD
CRD#: 18387
Conroe, TX
Current

April 2, 2024 - Present

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

Office #1: 600 Portland Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55415
RIA
BD
CRD#: 18387
Minneapolis, MN
Past

May 15, 2023 - April 1, 2024

LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC

BD
CRD#: 8733
FORT MILL, SC
Past

February 5, 2021 - April 1, 2024

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past

February 5, 2021 - April 1, 2024

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past

April 22, 2016 - December 18, 2020

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 283330
AUSTIN, TX
Past

December 11, 2014 - September 22, 2016

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42046
AUSTIN, TX
Past

December 11, 2014 - December 18, 2020

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
AUSTIN, TX
Past

March 5, 2007 - January 17, 2014

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 42803
HOUSTON, TX
Past

August 25, 2003 - January 17, 2014

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42803
HOUSTON, TX
Past

December 19, 2002 - August 26, 2003

STATE FARM VP MANAGEMENT CORP.

BD
CRD#: 43036
BLOOMINGTON, IL
Past

August 29, 2000 - November 29, 2001

SANDERS MORRIS LLC

BD
CRD#: 20580
HOUSTON, TX
Past

May 27, 1998 - August 19, 1999

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

May 27, 1998 - August 19, 1999

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
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
Texas
(4/2/2024)
IAR
Texas
(4/2/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 2/2/2007
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 3
Date: 11/23/2015
National Commodity Futures Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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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#: 18387Conroe, TX

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