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Cody Francis Vaughn

Cody F. Vaughn

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Easton, MO
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CRD#: 5450248
Cody Francis Vaughn

Professional summary


Cody Francis Vaughn, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC. located in Easton, Missouri.

Cody is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Cody has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 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.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY POSITION: Board Member NATURE: I am on the board for the local Habitat for Humanity. I help with promoting the mission of Habity by spreading the word on events, helping to find volunteers, vote for internal issues and volunteer my time. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2016 ADDRESS: 3131 Frederick, Saint Joseph MO 64506, United States DESCRIPTION: Attend board meetings and volunteer in the comunity FAMILY GUIDANCE CENTER POSITION: Board member NATURE: Mission: FGC helps individuals and families lead healthier, more productive lives by providing an array of behavioral health and social and health services INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 3 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 06/24/2021 ADDRESS: 901 Felix St, Saint Joseph MO 64501, United States DESCRIPTION: Board member to help make decisions to help the community lives better and healthier lives M.V. HOMES LLC POSITION: Owner NATURE: LLC to purchase short term residential house rental. New LLC and looking for purchase now. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 06/03/2024 ADDRESS: 9099 SE Mitchell Road, Easton MO 64443, United States DESCRIPTION: Owner/manager of LLC

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Certified licenses


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CFP®

Start date: 2017

Experience


Current

December 24, 2014 - Present

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

Office #2: 3131 Frederick Ave, Saint Joseph, MO 64506
RIA
BD
CRD#: 18387
Easton, MO
Current

January 7, 2009 - Present

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

Office #1: 3131 Frederick Ave, Saint Joseph, MO 64506
RIA
BD
CRD#: 18387
Saint Joseph, MO
Past

July 14, 2008 - January 6, 2009

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
KANSAS CITY, MO

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
(7/16/2014)
RR
Arkansas
(2/20/2025)
RR
Iowa
(10/18/2023)
RR
Kansas
(2/8/2010)
RR
Kentucky
(11/6/2024)
RR
Missouri
(1/7/2009)
IAR
Missouri
(12/24/2014)
RR
Nebraska
(1/3/2011)
RR
Washington
(8/6/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/23/2014
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product 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#: 18387Easton, MO

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