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James O. Wegener

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Davenport, IA 52807
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CRD#: 4649197
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Professional summary


James Otto Wegener, CFP®, CLU®, who also goes by Wegener Jim, Jim Otto Wegener, is a registered financial advisor currently at THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC. located in Davenport, Iowa.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. James has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Wegener Jim | Jim Otto Wegener

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.
VACATION HOME 2 POSITION: Owner NATURE: This is a vacation home that my wife and I own and periodically rent out. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 12/12/2016 ADDRESS: 21 Southridge Dr, Galena IL 61036, United States LIVWELL CARES POSITION: President NATURE: New 501(c)(3) that provides services to low income individuals seeking placement in a facility for long-term care. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 03/27/2018 ADDRESS: 1603 W 29th St, Davenport IA 52804, United States DESCRIPTION: Meet with board every other month. THE LUTHERAN HOME FOR THE AGED ASSOCIATION-EAST POSITION: Director NATURE: Nursing home and assisted living facilities and services. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 07/01/2020 ADDRESS: PO Box 559, Vinton IA 52349, United States DESCRIPTION: Attend 1 meeting every quarter to review and discuss business at the Lutheran Home facilities in Vinton, IA and Davenport, IA.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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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®

Start date: 2010

Experience


Current

June 2, 2016 - Present

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

Office #1: 2466 E Kimberly Rd, Davenport, IA 52807
RIA
BD
CRD#: 18387
Davenport, IA
Current

May 18, 2016 - Present

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

Office #1: 2466 E Kimberly Rd, Davenport, IA 52807
RIA
BD
CRD#: 18387
Davenport, IA
Past

June 26, 2013 - April 25, 2016

CHOREO, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 111221
DAVENPORT, IA
Past

August 23, 2005 - June 20, 2013

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

RIA
CRD#: 18387
MOLINE, IL
Past

August 22, 2003 - June 20, 2013

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

BD
CRD#: 18387
MOLINE, IL

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
(5/5/2023)
RR
Arizona
(4/9/2018)
RR
Colorado
(6/22/2018)
RR
Delaware
(6/22/2021)
RR
Florida
(6/30/2016)
RR
Illinois
(6/6/2016)
RR
Indiana
(4/19/2018)
RR
Iowa
(6/2/2016)
IAR
Iowa
(6/2/2016)
RR
Kansas
(4/13/2021)
RR
Michigan
(2/16/2018)
RR
Minnesota
(10/20/2017)
RR
Missouri
(6/6/2016)
RR
New Jersey
(8/31/2017)
RR
Ohio
(8/30/2024)
RR
Oregon
(9/24/2021)
RR
Tennessee
(4/1/2020)
RR
Texas
(12/5/2018)
IAR
Texas
(12/6/2018)
RR
Virginia
(11/14/2017)
RR
Washington
(8/25/2022)
RR
Wisconsin
(6/6/2016)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/1/2016
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/22/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
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)


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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#: 18387Davenport, IA 52807

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