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Barry Nelson

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Overland Park, KS 66210
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CRD#: 4068747
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Barry NelsonTHRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

Professional summary


Barry Nelson, who also goes by Barry Eldridge Nelson, is a registered financial advisor currently at THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC. located in Overland Park, Kansas.

Barry is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Barry has worked at 16 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Aliases


Barry Eldridge Nelson

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.
1. Redwood Investment Management; Olathe, KS; Asset Management Firm; Investment Related; Senior Vice President - sales; Start Date: 12/2025; 160 hours per month with all during trading hours 2. VisiPay; Olathe, KS; Payment and Escrow service; Investment Related; Founder/Investor; Start Date: 12/2025; 0 hours per month with 0 during trading hours 3. Book sales; Olathe, KS; Education; Non-Investment Related; Author; Promoting sales of book; Start Date: 12/2025; 0 hours per month with 0 during trading hours 4. Certified Exit Planning; Olathe, KS; Exit Planning; Non-Investment Related; Certified Exit Planning Advisor; Advise family businesses prepare for sale; Start Date: 12/2025; 2 hours per month with 0 during trading hours 5. Lake Stockton Yacht Club; Stockton, MO; Yacht Club; Non-Investment Related; Vice Commodore; Organize sailboat races, maintain website; Start Date: 12/2025; 20 hours per month with 0 during trading hours 6. Braden's Hope; Olathe, KS; Charity; Non-Investment Related; Advisor; Advisory board member; Start Date: 12/2025; 2 hours per month with 1 during trading hours

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

July 31, 2026 - Present

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

Office #1: 7400 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210
RIA
BD
CRD#: 18387
Overland Park, KS
Current

July 31, 2026 - Present

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

Office #1: 7400 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210
RIA
BD
CRD#: 18387
Overland Park, KS
Past

January 2, 2026 - January 12, 2026

PINE DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 323408
DENVER, CO
Past

October 31, 2025 - January 13, 2026

REDWOOD INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC.

RIA
CRD#: 153139
Scottsdale, AZ
Past

July 11, 2025 - December 31, 2025

DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25938
PORTLAND, ME
Past

July 15, 2024 - April 21, 2025

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

July 15, 2024 - April 21, 2025

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10299
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

June 18, 2021 - March 12, 2024

U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17868
Kansas City, MO
Past

June 18, 2021 - March 12, 2024

U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17868
Kansas City, MO
Past

October 31, 2019 - January 26, 2021

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 149018
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

October 31, 2019 - January 26, 2021

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

January 22, 2009 - June 21, 2019

COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 108257
OLATHE, KS
Past

January 2, 2009 - June 21, 2019

COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 840
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

February 23, 2007 - January 2, 2009

RIVERSOURCE DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 139135
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

December 1, 2006 - February 9, 2007

QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 43100
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

September 30, 2004 - December 1, 2006

USALLIANZ SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 40875
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

May 29, 2002 - July 22, 2003

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

June 7, 2000 - November 5, 2001

STRONG INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15658
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI

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
Kansas
(7/31/2026)
IAR
Kansas
(7/31/2026)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/21/2009
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law 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#: 18387Overland Park, KS 66210

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