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Michael J. Clifford

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
JOHNS CREEK, GA 30022
CRD#: 5293751
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Michael Jesse CliffordTHRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

Professional summary


Michael Jesse Clifford, who also goes by Michael J Clifford, is a registered financial advisor currently at THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC. located in Johns Creek, Georgia.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Michael has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Michael J Clifford

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

May 6, 2009 - Present

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

Office #1: 9875 Medlock Bridge Pkwy, Johns Creek, GA 30022
RIA
BD
CRD#: 18387
JOHNS CREEK, GA
Current

April 30, 2009 - Present

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

Office #1: 9875 Medlock Bridge Pkwy, Johns Creek, GA 30022
RIA
BD
CRD#: 18387
JOHNS CREEK, GA
Past

May 21, 2007 - February 11, 2009

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
ALPHARETTA, GA
Past

April 11, 2007 - February 11, 2009

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
ALPHARETTA, GA

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
(9/24/2015)
RR
Arizona
(1/4/2018)
RR
Arkansas
(6/14/2024)
RR
California
(1/11/2024)
RR
Colorado
(9/16/2016)
RR
Connecticut
(2/14/2020)
RR
Florida
(8/20/2010)
RR
Georgia
(4/30/2009)
IAR
Georgia
(5/6/2009)
RR
Illinois
(1/29/2015)
RR
Indiana
(9/30/2024)
RR
Kansas
(11/13/2018)
RR
Kentucky
(2/7/2017)
RR
Louisiana
(3/11/2020)
RR
Massachusetts
(9/30/2024)
RR
Michigan
(10/22/2020)
RR
Missouri
(2/15/2018)
RR
Nebraska
(6/14/2024)
RR
New Mexico
(10/19/2017)
RR
North Carolina
(6/29/2010)
RR
Ohio
(1/29/2015)
RR
Oregon
(1/21/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/31/2019)
RR
South Carolina
(1/18/2013)
RR
Texas
(11/13/2018)
IAR
Texas
(11/14/2018)
RR
Utah
(10/22/2020)
RR
Virginia
(2/11/2021)
RR
Wisconsin
(5/13/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/15/2007
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)


FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC MANAGED ACCOUNTS PROGRAM (2/11/2026)

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
01/22/2026
Cover Page
10/21/2024
01/25/2024

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Company Information


THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

CRD#: 18387Johns Creek, GA 30022

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