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Paul L. Kwiecien

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Waukesha, WI 53186
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CRD#: 5439660
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Professional summary


Paul Luther Kwiecien is a registered financial advisor currently at THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC. located in Waukesha, Wisconsin.

Paul is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Paul has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.
FLY FISHING GUIDE SERVICES POSITION: Guide NATURE: Fly fishing fuide services for auction with charitable fund raising events. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 3 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 05/01/1997 ADDRESS: 705 N Hartwell Ave, Waukesha WI 53186, United States DESCRIPTION: Provide guide services including breakfast and lunch, transportation and all necessary fishing equipment excluding waders and fishing licenses. CRUSH HOLDINGS, LLC POSITION: Co-owner NATURE: Ownership of the building at the address above for the purpose of crush Wine Bar occupancy. In addition there is an apartment above (2nd floor) and a potential space for lease below (basement). INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 10/02/2023 ADDRESS: 110 Main St, Mukwonago WI 53149, United States DESCRIPTION: My role is to ensure that all municipal relations are properly handled. CRUSH, LLC POSITION: Vice President and 50% Owner NATURE: Wine bar INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 08/13/2014 ADDRESS: 378 W. Main St., Waukesha WI 53186, United States DESCRIPTION: I am financial investor and hold a bartender's license but have no specific duties related to the day-to-day operation.

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Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

January 2, 2008 - Present

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

Office #1: 20935 Swenson Dr, Waukesha, WI 53186
RIA
BD
CRD#: 18387
Waukesha, WI
Current

December 12, 2007 - Present

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

Office #1: 20935 Swenson Dr, Waukesha, WI 53186
RIA
BD
CRD#: 18387
Waukesha, WI

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
(8/1/2024)
RR
Colorado
(8/4/2022)
RR
Florida
(3/8/2021)
RR
Illinois
(12/9/2011)
RR
Maryland
(10/10/2025)
RR
Michigan
(4/13/2012)
RR
Minnesota
(10/10/2025)
RR
Montana
(1/8/2025)
RR
Oregon
(2/10/2025)
RR
Tennessee
(6/24/2024)
RR
Texas
(8/4/2022)
IAR
Texas
(8/5/2022)
RR
Washington
(9/3/2014)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/2/2008)
IAR
Wisconsin
(1/2/2008)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/4/2008
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
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)


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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#: 18387Waukesha, WI 53186

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