Benjamin R. Koehlinger
THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Lakewood, CA 90712
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CRD#: 5140976
Professional summary
Benjamin Richard Koehlinger, CFP®, ChFC® is a registered financial advisor currently at THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC. located in Lakewood, California.
Benjamin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Benjamin has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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LAKEWOOD VILLAGE LITTLE LEAGUE POSITION: VP of Majors Division NATURE: Organizing local Little League games and practices for kids. Other activities include fundraisers, social events, and award ceremonies. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 3 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 09/01/2025 ADDRESS: E Carson St, Long Beach CA 90808, United States DESCRIPTION: Helping out as needed which may include clean up/set up as needed for various events, offering input and voting on league decisions. Communicating with Majors Division coaches, ensuring they're aware of their responsibilities, and that they're following the rules.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2010
Experience
Current
June 19, 2006 - Present
THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.
Office #1: 4010 Watson Plaza Dr, Lakewood, CA 90712RIA
BD
CRD#: 18387
Lakewood, CA
Current
June 12, 2006 - Present
THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.
Office #1: 4010 Watson Plaza Dr, Lakewood, CA 90712RIA
BD
CRD#: 18387
Lakewood, CA
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(5/24/2012)
RR
California(6/19/2006)
IAR
California(6/19/2006)
RR
Colorado(5/8/2015)
RR
District of Columbia(9/2/2025)
IAR
District of Columbia(9/3/2025)
RR
Florida(8/22/2018)
RR
Georgia(10/4/2017)
RR
Idaho(3/21/2018)
RR
Illinois(12/14/2015)
RR
Kansas(7/8/2009)
RR
Maryland(1/26/2018)
RR
Michigan(12/8/2014)
RR
Minnesota(6/30/2021)
RR
Missouri(3/14/2024)
RR
Montana(2/14/2025)
RR
Nebraska(8/27/2019)
RR
Nevada(10/4/2017)
RR
New Mexico(3/14/2024)
RR
North Carolina(6/17/2014)
RR
Oregon(1/29/2016)
RR
South Carolina(9/4/2024)
RR
South Dakota(4/2/2021)
RR
Tennessee(6/25/2021)
RR
Texas(8/7/2007)
IAR
Texas(8/7/2007)
RR
Utah(6/19/2017)
RR
Virginia(10/19/2020)
RR
Washington(9/17/2019)
Exams
State Security Law 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)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10/21/2024 | ||
| 01/25/2024 |
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