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Michael J. Mcgraw

THRIVENT DISTRIBUTORS
Minneapolis, MN 55402-3265
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CRD#: 3175061
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Professional summary

Michael J Mcgraw, CFP®, who also goes by Michael John Mcgraw, is a registered financial professional currently at THRIVENT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Michael is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Michael has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Michael John Mcgraw

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

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CFP®

Certified Financial Planner

Experience

Current

March 20, 2026 - Present

THRIVENT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Office #1: 901 Marquette Avenue Suite 2500, Minneapolis, MN 55402-3265
BD
CRD#: 179512
Minneapolis, MN
Past

April 25, 2011 - March 9, 2026

CLIFTONLARSONALLEN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 38357
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

August 1, 2005 - March 9, 2026

CLIFTONLARSONALLEN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 38357
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

January 13, 2003 - July 28, 2005

CAP PRO BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 103953
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

March 27, 2002 - December 6, 2002

SII INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2225
APPLETON, WI
Past

August 23, 2000 - July 6, 2001

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past

February 16, 1999 - April 26, 1999

ARK FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 17685
PORTLAND, ME

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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.

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RR
Minnesota
(3/20/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/11/2002
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 3/4/2002
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 2/12/1999
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

TD
THRIVENT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
THRIVENT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 179512 / SEC#: , 8-69606

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
901 Marquette Avenue Suite 2500, Minneapolis, MN 55402-3211
Mailing Address
901 Marquette Avenue Suite 2500, Minneapolis, MN 55402-3211
Phone number
(800) 847-4836
Established
Delaware since 02/23/2015
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
THRIVENT FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC.OWNER
BEAVER, TROY ALANELECTED MANAGER AND VICE PRESIDENT5099275
CLOUTIER, JEFFREY DAVIDCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER5656265
DRYDEN, EDWARD STUARTCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2033420
JACKSON, JOHN DAVIDCHIEF LEGAL OFFICER AND SECRETARY5877878
KREMENAK, MICHAEL WALDENELECTED MANAGER AND PRESIDENT5892015
RIESTERER, JAMIE LEEELECTED MANAGER4784706

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Company Information

THRIVENT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 179512Minneapolis, MN 55402-3265

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