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Leif E. Erickson
THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Andover, MN 55304
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CRD#: 3135613
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Professional summary
Leif Elling Erickson is a registered financial advisor currently at THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC. located in Andover, Minnesota.
Leif is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Leif has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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CEDAR STREET LLC POSITION: Member NATURE: Rental Real Estate INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 8 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 05/22/2020 ADDRESS: 908 Bay Dr SE, Forest Lake MN 55025, United States DESCRIPTION: Occasional Property Maintenance ERIKKA LLC POSITION: Member NATURE: LLC will be used to purchase and hold rental properties. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 04/01/2023 ADDRESS: 908 Bay Drive SE, Forest Lake MN 55025, United States DESCRIPTION: Manage rental property, including but not limited to:* Collect & Deposit rent receipts from tenets.* Manage the paying of bills from vendors* Light maintenance as needed CITY OF FOREST LAKE POSITION: Councilmember NATURE: August 2022: I have filed the paperwork to be included in this year's election cycle as a Councilmember on the City of Forest Lake, MN City Council.November 2022: I won a seat in the general election as a Council member for the City of Forest Lake, MN. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 14 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/09/2023 ADDRESS: 1408 Lake Street South, Forest Lake MN 55025, United States DESCRIPTION: The City Council legislates for the city and sets administrative policy. The City Council meets on the second and fourth Monday of the month and holds a workshop on the third Monday.As a Member of the Council, I have been assigned two additional responsibilities:1. Liaison to the Comfort Lake-Forest Lake Watershed District, none-voting member; informational only.2. President of the Economic Development Authority (EDA). ERICKHUNT GROUP, LLC POSITION: Partner NATURE: A Limited Liability Company developed in partnership between my wife and I with another non-family friend for the purpose of investing in income producing Real Estate. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 03/01/2021 ADDRESS: 908 Bay DR SE, Forest Lake MN 55025, United States DESCRIPTION: 1. Along with the other partners in the LLC, I'll be evaluating the cashflow potential of any investment properties we may consider.2. Once a property is purchased, the plan is for me to manage the cash in-flows and out-flows for the partnership, to ensure the bills are being paid. FOREST LAKE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE POSITION: Member of Board of Directors NATURE: The Forest Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is an organization representing business and industry, working together to advance the economic well being of its members and the community. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 08/01/2021 ADDRESS: 838 Lake ST S, Forest Lake MN 55025, United States DESCRIPTION: I'm no longer in the role of past-chair, I am simply one of several members of the Board of Directors. As Past-Chair, I am one of several members of the Board of Directors, we provide oversight, direction, and accountability to the Chamber's Chief Executive Officer. In addition, as Past-Chair, I am one of four members of the Executive Committee alongside the Treasurer, Chair-Elect, and Chair. As previously disclosed, this move to Past-Chair from the Chair person role was expcected. 85 LAKE STREET LLC POSITION: Member NATURE: LLC for office building that will include my Thrivent office and other non-Thrivent tenants. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 12/31/2025 ADDRESS: 85 Lake Street N, Forest Lake MN 55025, United States DESCRIPTION: With my wife, we will manage the day-to-day responsibilities of owning and leasing a commercial real estate investment, including collecting rents, the coordination of cleaning, payment of utilities, mortgage, insurance, etc.
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
January 31, 2020 - Present
THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.
Office #1: 1889 Station Pkwy Nw, Andover, MN 55304Office #2: 85 Lake St N, Forest Lake, MN 55025RIA
BD
CRD#: 18387
Andover, MN
Current
January 10, 2020 - Present
THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.
Office #1: 1889 Station Pkwy Nw, Andover, MN 55304Office #2: 85 Lake St N, Forest Lake, MN 55025RIA
BD
CRD#: 18387
Andover, MN
Past
November 5, 1998 - November 2, 2004
IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past
November 5, 1998 - November 2, 2004
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
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
Arizona(1/24/2025)
RR
California(3/13/2023)
RR
Colorado(10/22/2025)
RR
Iowa(10/27/2025)
RR
Minnesota(1/31/2020)
IAR
Minnesota(1/31/2020)
RR
Tennessee(9/26/2022)
RR
Wisconsin(3/10/2020)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/10/2020
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral 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)
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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