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John J. Severson

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Alexandria, MN 56308
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CRD#: 6236038
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Professional summary


John Justin Severson, who also goes by John Justin Kalvik Severson, is a registered financial advisor currently at THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC. located in Alexandria, Minnesota.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2013. John has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Aliases


John Justin Kalvik Severson

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.
FAMILY CABIN RENTAL POSITION: owner NATURE: My wife and I have bought a cabin with my brother-in-law and sister-in-law. We haven't started renting it out yet but plan to start renting it out in the next few weeks as soon as we get OBA approval. The cabin will be used by us as well as rented out from time to time. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 07/07/2017 ADDRESS: 725 Lakeshore Drive, Battle Lake MN 56515, United States DESCRIPTION: We will share the responsibilities of advertising and managing the vacation rental clients. We also will maintain the property by cleaning and mowing/snow removal. DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS POSITION: board member NATURE: I was asked to be on the board for Dollars for Scholars in Alexandria. They are an organization that raises funds through sending out letters to local community members and businesses. They award scholarships out to graduating seniors in the spring.There is a trust fund set up that is managed by Bremer. I am not aware that our group makes any investment decisions. I know that if we did that I would have to excuse myself from that. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 11/15/2017 ADDRESS: P.O. Box 1152, Alexandria, MN MN 56308, United States DESCRIPTION: My duty will be to help get envelopes out for fundraising and to help award the scholarships in the spring. CENTURY CENTER ASSOCIATION POSITION: President NATURE: President of the building association for all business owners in the Century Center Association INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 05/15/2024 ADDRESS: 2308 South Broadway St, Alexandria MN 56308, United States DESCRIPTION: Call the annual meeting to order and discuss the agenda. I will occasionally meet with contractors for various fixes/projects. We have a bank account but I don't handle that.

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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

November 18, 2013 - Present

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

Office #1: 2308 S Broadway St Ste 4, Alexandria, MN 56308
RIA
BD
CRD#: 18387
Alexandria, MN
Current

September 23, 2013 - Present

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

Office #1: 2308 S Broadway St Ste 4, Alexandria, MN 56308
RIA
BD
CRD#: 18387
Alexandria, MN

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
(8/22/2014)
RR
Arizona
(8/29/2024)
RR
California
(1/19/2015)
RR
Florida
(4/17/2025)
RR
Minnesota
(10/16/2013)
IAR
Minnesota
(11/18/2013)
RR
Nevada
(7/31/2025)
RR
North Dakota
(8/19/2016)
RR
Texas
(5/15/2023)
IAR
Texas
(5/15/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/15/2013
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)


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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#: 18387Alexandria, MN 56308

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