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Kirk D. Michel
THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Odenton, MD
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CRD#: 4565920
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Professional summary
Kirk Douglas Michel is a registered financial advisor currently at THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC. located in Odenton, Maryland.
Kirk is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Kirk has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 3, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 9 and Series 10 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
NoneExperience
Current
February 11, 2026 - Present
THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.
RIA
BD
CRD#: 18387
Odenton, MD
Current
February 11, 2026 - Present
THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.
Office #1: 600 Portland Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55415RIA
BD
CRD#: 18387
Minneapolis, MN
Past
November 17, 2023 - February 2, 2026
WESBANCO SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 43276
Bowie, MD
Past
November 17, 2023 - February 2, 2026
WESBANCO SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 43276
Bowie, MD
Past
September 5, 2023 - November 8, 2023
MORGAN STANLEY
RIA
CRD#: 149777
WASHINGTON, DC
Past
January 10, 2023 - November 8, 2023
MORGAN STANLEY
BD
CRD#: 149777
WASHINGTON, DC
Past
November 6, 2017 - September 5, 2023
HARRISDIRECT LLC
RIA
CRD#: 42159
WASHINGTON, DC
Past
November 1, 2017 - September 5, 2023
E*TRADE SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 29106
WASHINGTON, DC
Past
February 18, 2016 - October 20, 2017
TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 20472
BETHESDA, MD
Past
February 18, 2016 - October 20, 2017
TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 20472
BETHESDA, MD
Past
August 26, 2013 - December 17, 2015
PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
RIA
CRD#: 129052
PRINCE FREDERICK, MD
Past
August 26, 2013 - December 17, 2015
PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
BD
CRD#: 129052
PRINCE FREDERICK, MD
Past
December 24, 2008 - June 21, 2012
PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
BD
CRD#: 129052
POTOMAC, MD
Past
December 15, 2008 - June 21, 2012
PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
RIA
CRD#: 129052
POTOMAC, MD
Past
February 16, 2006 - May 4, 2007
PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
RIA
CRD#: 129052
BETHESDA, MD
Past
February 16, 2006 - May 4, 2007
PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
BD
CRD#: 129052
BETHESDA, MD
Past
July 20, 2004 - August 10, 2005
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
RIA
CRD#: 7691
BALTIMORE, MD
Past
July 20, 2004 - August 10, 2005
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past
February 13, 2004 - June 23, 2004
LADENBURG THALMANN & CO. INC.
BD
CRD#: 505
NEW YORK, NY
Past
November 19, 2002 - November 10, 2003
T. ROWE PRICE INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 8348
BALTIMORE, MD
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(3/4/2026)
RR
Alaska(3/4/2026)
RR
Arizona(3/4/2026)
RR
Arkansas(3/4/2026)
RR
California(3/4/2026)
RR
Colorado(3/4/2026)
RR
Connecticut(3/4/2026)
RR
Delaware(3/4/2026)
RR
District of Columbia(3/4/2026)
IAR
District of Columbia(3/5/2026)
RR
Florida(3/4/2026)
RR
Georgia(3/4/2026)
RR
Hawaii(3/4/2026)
RR
Idaho(3/4/2026)
RR
Illinois(3/4/2026)
RR
Indiana(3/4/2026)
RR
Iowa(3/4/2026)
RR
Kansas(3/4/2026)
RR
Kentucky(3/4/2026)
RR
Louisiana(3/4/2026)
RR
Maine(3/4/2026)
RR
Maryland(2/11/2026)
IAR
Maryland(2/11/2026)
RR
Massachusetts(3/4/2026)
RR
Michigan(3/4/2026)
RR
Minnesota(3/4/2026)
RR
Mississippi(3/4/2026)
RR
Missouri(3/4/2026)
RR
Montana(3/4/2026)
RR
Nebraska(3/4/2026)
RR
Nevada(3/4/2026)
RR
New Hampshire(3/4/2026)
RR
New Jersey(3/4/2026)
RR
New Mexico(3/4/2026)
RR
New York(3/4/2026)
RR
North Carolina(3/4/2026)
RR
North Dakota(3/4/2026)
RR
Ohio(3/5/2026)
RR
Oklahoma(3/4/2026)
IAR
Oklahoma(3/9/2026)
RR
Oregon(3/4/2026)
RR
Pennsylvania(3/4/2026)
RR
Rhode Island(3/4/2026)
RR
South Carolina(3/4/2026)
RR
South Dakota(3/4/2026)
RR
Tennessee(3/4/2026)
RR
Texas(3/4/2026)
IAR
Texas(3/8/2026)
RR
Utah(3/4/2026)
RR
Vermont(3/4/2026)
RR
Virginia(3/4/2026)
RR
Washington(3/4/2026)
RR
West Virginia(3/4/2026)
RR
Wisconsin(3/4/2026)
RR
Wyoming(3/4/2026)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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)
FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)
Documents
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 | 8 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 01/22/2026 | ||
| 10/21/2024 | ||
| 01/25/2024 |
Red Flags
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