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Gene Lee Elder

Gene L. Elder

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
LOVELAND, CO 80538
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CRD#: 3235152
Gene Lee Elder
Gene Lee ElderTHRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

Professional summary


Gene Lee Elder, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC. located in Loveland, Colorado.

Gene is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Gene has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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TRAIL RIDGE PROPERTIES LLC, PARTNER, 2956 GINNALA DR. LOVELAND, CO 80538 OWNER OCCUPIED REAL ESTATE THAT CONTAINS OUR OFFICE. I AM PARTNERS WITH OTHER THRIVENT REPS, JEFF LOSH, ANDREW FLANSCHA AND BARRY ELDER. LLC FORMED MARCH 2012. 2-3 HOURS PER MONTH DEVOTED TO PROPERTY MANAGEMENT. REDLEG PROPERTIES LLC POSITION: Co-Owner NATURE: Residential real estate rental property INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2013 ADDRESS: 1421 Curtiss Ct, Fort Collins CO 80526 DESCRIPTION: Management duties POST 22 BASEBALL FOUNDATION POSITION: Vice President NATURE: The Post 22 Foundation supports Post 22 Baseball and Baseball Parents Inc. with fundraising, long-term giving strategies and endowments. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 03/09/2017 ADDRESS: 902 Fulton St., Rapid City SD 57701 DESCRIPTION: This is a brand new foundation. My role will be to raise awareness and build our network of alumni, fans and supporters of Post 22 Baseball. DRAG BUNT - HARTFORD POSITION: Partner NATURE: Based on the advice of our CPA and attorney we have separated the real estate of Drag Bunt LLC and the operation of the properties in order to limit our liability exposure.All properties have property management and/or onsite management. The most recent senior living property also has a consultant hired who specializes in this area.Drag Bunt - Hartford LLC will be the operations arm of the senior living property in Hartford SD. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 10/01/2021 ADDRESS: 2956 Ginnala Dr. Ste. 101, Loveland CO 80538 DESCRIPTION: This is a real estate investment so passive involvement is anticipated. Periodic review of financials and provide insight related to the operation. LOVELAND HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL POSITION: Head JV Baseball Coach NATURE: JV Baseball coach for Loveland High School INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 80 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 03/01/2024 ADDRESS: 800 S Taft Ave, Loveland CO 80537 DESCRIPTION: Working with the head varsity baseball coach to run practices and manage games. Season is March 1 to May 9, 2024.I will be working with Freshman, Sophomores and Juniors as they work through the baseball program at Loveland. Practice is daily from 4:15-dark with 19 games happening during the season on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays. DRAG BUNT II POSITION: Manager NATURE: This is also a real estate transaction under the Drag Bunt partnership. Based on advice from our attorney and CPA they have recommended that each property we purchase be owned in it's on entity. This LLC owns the property located at 96 E Hayden Avenue, Evanston, WY 82930. I own this property equally with my wife Angela Elder, Donald Ferraro and Roni Ferraro under the same structure as our other Drag Bunt properties. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 12/30/2024 ADDRESS: 2956 Ginnala Dr, Ste 102, Loveland CO 80538 DESCRIPTION: review P&L monthly from our management team, approve any expenditures over $1000, consult with management quarterly for updates. ELDER RENTAL PROPERTIES POSITION: owner NATURE: rental properties owned by my wife and I personally INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 10/18/2014 ADDRESS: 5206 Fallgold Dr, Loveland CO 80538 DESCRIPTION: collect rent, pay associated bills and mortgages (most happen automatically), arrange for repairs when needed. DRAG BUNT LLC POSITION: Member NATURE: Real Estate owned by my wife and another couple we are friends with. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 3 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 01/16/2019 ADDRESS: 2956 Ginnala Dr., Ste. 101, Loveland CO 80538 DESCRIPTION: Locating and evaluating possible properties to purchase. All day to day management will be outsourced to pro property management and bookkeeping duties will also be handled by a 3rd party.

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Certified licenses


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CFP®

Start date: 2008

Experience


Current

January 29, 2004 - Present

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

Office #1: 2956 Ginnala Dr, Loveland, CO 80538
RIA
BD
CRD#: 18387
LOVELAND, CO
Current

June 1, 1999 - Present

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

Office #1: 2956 Ginnala Dr, Loveland, CO 80538
RIA
BD
CRD#: 18387
LOVELAND, CO

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
Alabama
(5/15/2025)
RR
Alaska
(10/26/2023)
RR
Arizona
(7/17/2009)
RR
Arkansas
(12/19/2023)
RR
California
(10/5/2017)
RR
Colorado
(2/12/2002)
IAR
Colorado
(1/29/2004)
RR
Florida
(6/8/2021)
RR
Hawaii
(2/24/2026)
RR
Idaho
(10/21/2003)
RR
Illinois
(5/10/2024)
RR
Indiana
(6/23/2026)
RR
Iowa
(10/5/2017)
RR
Kansas
(9/2/2016)
RR
Massachusetts
(10/10/2024)
RR
Montana
(10/26/2023)
RR
Nevada
(6/13/2024)
RR
New Mexico
(12/19/2023)
RR
New York
(7/13/2023)
RR
Oklahoma
(9/26/2019)
IAR
Oklahoma
(10/1/2019)
RR
Oregon
(3/18/2021)
RR
Pennsylvania
(4/17/2024)
RR
South Dakota
(10/19/2005)
RR
Texas
(10/6/2014)
IAR
Texas
(10/6/2014)
RR
Utah
(9/10/1999)
RR
Washington
(1/25/2017)
RR
West Virginia
(11/18/2025)
RR
Wyoming
(6/5/2007)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/18/2003
Uniform Investment Adviser 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)


FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC MANAGED ACCOUNTS PROGRAM (2/11/2026)

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
01/22/2026
Cover Page
10/21/2024
01/25/2024

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Company Information


THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

CRD#: 18387Loveland, CO 80538

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