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James R. Erck

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
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CRD#: 4738067
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Professional summary


James R Erck, who also goes by James Rolan Erck, is a registered financial advisor currently at THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC. located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. James has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Yes

Aliases


James Rolan Erck

Other business activities


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TEA CITY COUNCIL POSITION: President of City Council NATURE: I will be serving an elected position for Ward II, on the Tea City Council for a three-year term starting May 2nd, 2024. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 20 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 10 START DATE: 05/01/2024 ADDRESS: 600 E 1st Street, Tea SD 57064, United States DESCRIPTION: The City of Tea is an aldermanic form of government consisting ofa Mayor and six council members. City Council meetings are held the 1st & 3rd Mondays of the month at 6:00 pm at Tea City Hall. I will be serving as a council member dealing with City business at two evening meetings per month.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

April 25, 2012 - Present

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

Office #1: 3903 W Technology Circle, Sioux Falls, SD 57106
RIA
BD
CRD#: 18387
Sioux Falls, SD
Current

April 23, 2012 - Present

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

Office #1: 3903 W Technology Circle, Sioux Falls, SD 57106
RIA
BD
CRD#: 18387
Sioux Falls, SD
Past

January 4, 2012 - April 5, 2012

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

RIA
CRD#: 18387
LOVELAND, CO
Past

January 3, 2012 - April 5, 2012

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

BD
CRD#: 18387
LOVELAND, CO
Past

March 2, 2009 - January 12, 2010

INTEGRITY ALLIANCE, LLC.

RIA
CRD#: 139627
SIOUX FALLS, SD
Past

February 27, 2009 - January 12, 2010

INTEGRITY ALLIANCE, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 139627
SIOUX FALLS, SD
Past

August 18, 2004 - March 22, 2007

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

RIA
CRD#: 18387
SIOUX FALLS, SD
Past

January 14, 2004 - March 22, 2007

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

BD
CRD#: 18387
SIOUX FALLS, SD

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
Iowa
(11/6/2014)
RR
Minnesota
(11/6/2014)
RR
South Dakota
(4/23/2012)
IAR
South Dakota
(4/25/2012)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 2/10/2004
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
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#: 18387Sioux Falls, SD 57106

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