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Ray A. Stark

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Harrisburg, PA 17109
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CRD#: 6425514
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Professional summary


Ray Allan Stark is a registered financial advisor currently at THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC. located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Ray is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2018. Ray has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 66, 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.
HAND-TO-HAND MINISTRIES, LLC POSITION: Owner, Coach, Speaker and Trainer NATURE: I am an Indepent Certified Coach, Speaker, and Trainer with the John Maxwell Team. As such, I own my own consulting firm focusing on leadership development and ministry development (in the church setting). I do not work for the John Maxwell Team, but I am certified by them and authorized to utilize their intellectual property when speaking, coaching, or training with individuals, businesses, and churches. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 20 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 08/01/2015 ADDRESS: 724 Hampton Court Road, Harrisburg PA 17112, United States DESCRIPTION: Keynote speaking, workshop presentations, coaching individuals and groups - all centered and focused around the topic of leadership development. RAY STARK POSITION: Self NATURE: Preaching/Pulpit Supply - as an ordained minister in the Church of the Nazarene, I am asked, on occasion, to preach in the absence of the pastor of a local church. This does not happen often, but it is a recurring possibility. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 10/08/2017 ADDRESS: 724 Hampton Court Road, Harrisburg PA 17112, United States DESCRIPTION: Occasional pulpit supply on a short-term basis(i.e. vacation, illness, etc.)or extended basis (i.e. during sabbatical, pastoral search process, etc). RENTAL PROPERTY POSITION: Part owner/manager NATURE: The focus of the OBA is to own and/or operate rental property in partnership with my wife, son, and daughter-in-law. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/21/2021 ADDRESS: 724 Hampton Court Road, Harrisburg PA 17112, United States DESCRIPTION: My responsibilities include helping prepare property for rental, consulting in management of property, and overseeing major repairs to property. My son and daughter-in-law have a 75% interest in this OBA and will handle the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the property. My wife and I will have a 25% interest and consult on management duties and oversee hiring for any major repairs. BETTER VENDING CO POSITION: Part Owner NATURE: This business is a vending company that provides machines with healthy snacks and drinks to local schools and businesses. The machines are maintained and stocked by the company. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 03/09/2024 ADDRESS: 1006 Rosary Tree Ct, Florissant MO 63031, United States DESCRIPTION: My wife is providing start-up capital and she and I each are 10% owners in the business. Other than weighing in on major decisions, I do not participate in the day-to-day operation of the business.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 30, 2018 - Present

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

Office #1: 4811 Jonestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17109
RIA
BD
CRD#: 18387
Harrisburg, PA
Current

January 8, 2018 - Present

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

Office #1: 4811 Jonestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17109
RIA
BD
CRD#: 18387
Harrisburg, PA

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
(5/13/2022)
RR
Delaware
(2/19/2018)
RR
Florida
(11/9/2020)
RR
Indiana
(3/11/2022)
RR
Maryland
(2/19/2018)
RR
Michigan
(5/20/2022)
RR
Missouri
(2/19/2018)
RR
New Jersey
(2/19/2018)
RR
North Carolina
(9/1/2022)
RR
Ohio
(9/11/2018)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/30/2018)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(1/30/2018)
RR
South Carolina
(12/5/2022)
RR
Virginia
(2/19/2018)
RR
Washington
(5/16/2023)
RR
West Virginia
(2/19/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/29/2018
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#: 18387Harrisburg, PA 17109

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