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Erich Lars Olson

Erich L. Olson

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Watertown, SD 57201
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CRD#: 4895782
Erich Lars Olson

Professional summary


Erich Lars Olson, CFP®, ChFC®, who also goes by Eric Lars Olson, is a registered financial advisor currently at THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC. located in Watertown, South Dakota.

Erich is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Erich has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Yes

Aliases


Eric Lars Olson

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.
BROOKINGS COUNTY 4-H POSITION: Volunteer Instructor NATURE: 4-H Shooting Sports - Archery, BB Gun, Air Pistol, etc for children ages 8-18 INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 04/10/2021 ADDRESS: 2810 22nd Ave. South, Brookings SD 57006, United States DESCRIPTION: To serve on board as an at large memberSubstitute BB Gun instructor GAIL OLSON FARM POSITION: Labor and Management NATURE: Farm in NE Iowa INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 03/03/2018 ADDRESS: 31576 Bixby Ave., Volga IA 52077, United States DESCRIPTION: Coordinating and negotiating with custom contractors Mowing Conservation acres Fixing Fences LAUREN OLSON PROPERTIES LLC POSITION: Manager & Labor & Renter NATURE: Rental Office Building in Watertown, SD INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 10/01/2022 ADDRESS: 1110 42nd St., Brookings SD 57006, United States DESCRIPTION: Minor repairs, cleaning, andCoordinating with contractors ROTARY CLUB OF BROOKINGS SD POSITION: Past President and Program Chair NATURE: Civic Organization that supports local, national, and global initiatives to support peace, health, and welfare. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 4 START DATE: 07/01/2023 ADDRESS: 320 5th Ave., Brookings SD 57006, United States DESCRIPTION: I will be President until June 30, 2023,then I will step down and become past president Coordinate Speakers for the meetings Attend Meetings every Tuesday TIMMONS BUSING LLC POSITION: Sub Bus Driver NATURE: Driving school bus for the Deubrook SD School District INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 09/10/2020 ADDRESS: 47848 SD Hwy 28, Toronto SD 57268, United States DESCRIPTION: Drive school bus routes on a very limited basis as a sub

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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®
CFP®

Start date: 2010

Experience


Current

April 21, 2005 - Present

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

Office #1: 415 E Kemp, Watertown, SD 57201Office #2: 601 4th St, Brookings, SD 57006
RIA
BD
CRD#: 18387
Watertown, SD
Current

March 28, 2005 - Present

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

Office #1: 415 E Kemp, Watertown, SD 57201Office #2: 601 4th St, Brookings, SD 57006
RIA
BD
CRD#: 18387
Watertown, 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
Arizona
(10/21/2022)
RR
California
(6/19/2017)
RR
Colorado
(12/22/2022)
RR
Florida
(1/25/2017)
RR
Iowa
(6/7/2005)
RR
Kansas
(12/22/2022)
RR
Minnesota
(6/22/2007)
RR
Montana
(5/23/2022)
RR
Nebraska
(7/25/2013)
RR
Nevada
(6/23/2023)
RR
North Carolina
(7/10/2023)
RR
North Dakota
(5/3/2021)
RR
South Dakota
(4/20/2005)
IAR
South Dakota
(4/21/2005)
RR
Texas
(4/4/2022)
IAR
Texas
(4/5/2022)
RR
Washington
(10/31/2023)
RR
Wisconsin
(12/22/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/19/2005
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#: 18387Watertown, SD 57201

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