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Lafayette D. Johnson

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Midlothian, VA 23113
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CRD#: 4523821
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Professional summary


Lafayette David Johnson, who also goes by D. J. Johnson, L. David Johnson, Dj Johnson, is a registered financial advisor currently at THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC. located in Midlothian, Virginia.

Lafayette is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Lafayette has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


D. J. Johnson | L. David Johnson | Dj Johnson

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

October 11, 2022 - Present

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

Office #1: 13356 Midlothian Turnpike, Midlothian, VA 23113
RIA
BD
CRD#: 18387
Midlothian, VA
Current

August 31, 2022 - Present

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

Office #1: 13356 Midlothian Turnpike, Midlothian, VA 23113
RIA
BD
CRD#: 18387
Midlothian, VA
Past

December 8, 2021 - August 24, 2022

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
RICHMOND, VA
Past

August 27, 2019 - January 3, 2022

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
ATLANTA, GA
Past

July 6, 2017 - July 1, 2019

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
Glen Allen, VA
Past

December 12, 2003 - May 24, 2017

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
GLEN ALLEN, VA
Past

April 19, 2002 - October 24, 2003

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 19, 2002 - October 24, 2003

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA

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
Arizona
(5/18/2023)
RR
Arkansas
(11/22/2024)
RR
Colorado
(12/2/2022)
RR
Connecticut
(5/29/2024)
RR
Delaware
(10/2/2024)
RR
District of Columbia
(12/7/2022)
IAR
District of Columbia
(12/7/2022)
RR
Florida
(12/6/2022)
RR
Georgia
(1/11/2024)
RR
Illinois
(8/2/2023)
RR
Indiana
(1/22/2024)
RR
Iowa
(11/12/2024)
RR
Kentucky
(4/28/2025)
RR
Maine
(12/2/2022)
RR
Maryland
(12/5/2022)
RR
Massachusetts
(1/13/2023)
RR
Michigan
(7/17/2023)
RR
Minnesota
(6/11/2024)
RR
Mississippi
(1/16/2024)
RR
New Hampshire
(1/13/2023)
RR
New Jersey
(3/22/2023)
RR
New Mexico
(9/12/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(12/2/2022)
RR
Ohio
(12/16/2022)
RR
Oregon
(8/12/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania
(12/2/2022)
RR
Rhode Island
(12/6/2022)
RR
South Carolina
(6/15/2023)
RR
Tennessee
(3/5/2024)
RR
Texas
(1/9/2024)
IAR
Texas
(1/9/2024)
RR
Virginia
(10/11/2022)
IAR
Virginia
(10/11/2022)
RR
Washington
(12/1/2022)
RR
West Virginia
(3/4/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/10/2022
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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)


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FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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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)

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

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Company Information


THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

CRD#: 18387Midlothian, VA 23113

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