Karl Jensen

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

Maple Grove, MN

Some features on this profile are disabled

CRD#: 4315790

Professional summary

Karl Jensen, CFP®, who also goes by Karl David Jensen, is a registered financial advisor currently at THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC. located in Maple Grove, Minnesota.

Karl is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Karl has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Karl David Jensen

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.

The advisor shows no other business activity.

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Karl Jensen's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

Click below to view Karl Jensen's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

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®

CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Experience

Current

November 5, 2020 - Present

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

Office #2: 600 Portland Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55415

RIA

CRD#: 18387

Maple Grove, MN

Current

November 5, 2020 - Present

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

Office #1: 600 Portland Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55415

RIA

CRD#: 18387

Minneapolis, MN

Past

November 18, 2019 - October 29, 2020

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 127701

ARDEN HILLS, MN

Past

November 15, 2019 - October 29, 2020

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 127701

ARDEN HILLS, MN

Past

March 26, 2018 - November 1, 2019

GRADIENT FINANCIAL DIRECT, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 293240

ARDEN HILLS, MN

Past

April 25, 2016 - December 1, 2017

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 127701

ARDEN HILLS, MN

Past

April 22, 2016 - December 1, 2017

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 127701

ARDEN HILLS, MN

Past

September 17, 2012 - May 6, 2014

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 13941

BROOKLYN CENTER, MN

Past

August 28, 2012 - May 6, 2014

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 13941

BROOKLYN CENTER, MN

Past

August 16, 2010 - August 23, 2012

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 6694

ARDEN HILLS, MN

Past

May 9, 2008 - August 13, 2010

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 13572

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Past

October 15, 2004 - July 3, 2006

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 6321

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Past

October 15, 2004 - April 11, 2007

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 6363

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Past

October 30, 2003 - September 30, 2004

FARMERS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC

CRD#: 103863

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA

Past

February 26, 2001 - November 22, 2002

WADDELL & REED

CRD#: 866

OVERLAND PARK, KS

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".

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)

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.

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

Minnesota
(11/5/2020)

IAR

Minnesota
(11/5/2020)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state. Note: This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 4/17/2001

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 12/1/2017

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 2/23/2001

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 5/23/2012

General Securities Principal Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

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)

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

Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium

Get A Biweekly Pulse, AutomaticallyReceive biweekly alerts automatically. Stay informed and proactive.

Catch Firm-Level Red Flags SoonerCatch leadership changes and disclosures early, before issues escalate.

See Trends. Not Just SnapshotsMonitor firm stability metrics like AUM and advisor ratios over time.

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. ADVISORFLEX MANAGED VARIABLE ANNUITY PROGRAM (6/30/2025)

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC MANAGED ACCOUNTS PROGRAM (6/30/2025)

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC. DEDICATED PLANNING SERVICES (6/30/2025)

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

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
10/21/2024	Cover Page	Report
01/25/2024	Cover Page	Report

Red Flags

Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities.

Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.

Similar Advisors

Stephen Zahka

EDWARD JONES

IAR

Marlborough, MA

Frank Moore

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

IAR

Greenwich, CT

Marshall Rosen

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

IAR

Fort Lauderdale, FL

We're Here To Help

Advisor Monitoring

Firm Stability Insights

Karl Jensen

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Karl Jensen's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

Click below to view Karl Jensen's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

GRADIENT FINANCIAL DIRECT, LLC

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

FARMERS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC

WADDELL & REED

Primary Firm SEC Registration

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 4/17/2001

SIE

Date: 12/1/2017

Series 7

Date: 2/23/2001

Series 24

Date: 5/23/2012

FINRA

Current Firm

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Direct owners and executive officers

Regulatory assets under management

Disclosures

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

TRUST BUT VERIFY

Similar Advisors