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Matthew J. Armstrong

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
APPLETON, WI 54919-0001
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CRD#: 5276366
MA

Professional summary

Matthew James Armstrong is a registered financial advisor currently at THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC. located in Appleton, Wisconsin.

Matthew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Matthew has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 99TO, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 53, Series 24, Series 26 and Series 4 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

November 10, 2021 - Present

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

Office #1: 4321 N Ballard Rd, Appleton, WI 54919-0001
RIA
BD
CRD#: 18387
APPLETON, WI
Current

November 10, 2021 - Present

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

Office #1: 4321 N Ballard Rd, Appleton, WI 54919-0001
RIA
BD
CRD#: 18387
APPLETON, WI
Past

June 26, 2013 - November 10, 2021

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 1137
DES MOINES, IA
Past

June 17, 2013 - November 10, 2021

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
DES MOINES, IA
Past

June 18, 2012 - May 28, 2013

INTEGRITY ALLIANCE, LLC.

RIA
CRD#: 139627
PANORA, IA
Past

June 18, 2012 - May 28, 2013

INTEGRITY ALLIANCE, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 139627
PANORA, IA
Past

September 23, 2011 - June 13, 2012

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 2882
WINDSOR, CT
Past

September 23, 2011 - June 13, 2012

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
WINDSOR, CT
Past

April 26, 2011 - October 14, 2011

DIRECTED SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 21675
DES MOINES, IA
Past

January 4, 2010 - April 28, 2011

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 2882
WINDSOR, CT
Past

May 23, 2008 - April 28, 2011

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
WINDSOR, CT
Past

January 30, 2007 - May 16, 2008

DIRECTED SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 21675
DES MOINES, IA

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
(11/10/2021)
IAR
Iowa
(11/10/2021)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/23/2009
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 2/9/2009
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 1/29/2007
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 53
Date: 2/6/2012
Municipal Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 10/18/2011
General Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 26
Date: 7/18/2011
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 4
Date: 4/5/2010
Registered Options Principal Examination
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)
THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC MANAGED ACCOUNTS PROGRAM (6/30/2025)
THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC. DEDICATED PLANNING SERVICES (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
Report
01/25/2024
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

CRD#: 18387Appleton, WI 54919-0001

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