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Richard T. Makope

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Appleton, WI 54919
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CRD#: 6480903
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Professional summary


Richard Tirivanhuwo Makope is a registered financial advisor currently at THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC. located in Appleton, Wisconsin.

Richard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2015. Richard has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE 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.
STATE OF WISCONSIN POSITION: Notary Public NATURE: Notary Public services for few select associates INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 03/30/2017 ADDRESS: 1299 Hoot Owl Ct, Neenah WI 54956, United States DESCRIPTION: only as required ICONIC LLC POSITION: Owner NATURE: Youth Soccer coaching INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 04/01/2019 ADDRESS: 1299 Hoot Owl Ct, Neenah WI 54956, United States DESCRIPTION: Personal soccer skills training ST FRANCIS XAVIER HIGH SCHOOL POSITION: Assistant Varsity Soccer Coach NATURE: Soccer Coach. Help coaching the boys Varsity soccer team. Team practices and team games during the Fall INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 25 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 09/16/2020 ADDRESS: 1600 Prospect Avenue, Appleton WI 54914, United States DESCRIPTION: Soccer coaching- practice and games. Help with coaching and student oversight during the time allotted for the sport. Typically from 4:30pm to 6:00pm, four days a week. Attend games as per schedule. DAWN CAPITAL POSITION: Vice President NATURE: The African diaspora community in NE Wisconsin decided to form a partnership of families to promote an Afrocentric group for social cooperation, promoting & supporting our business events and providing financial assistance to members as agreed in our organizational policies. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 09/01/2020 ADDRESS: 306 Morning Sun Dr, Appleton WI 54913, United States DESCRIPTION: Assist the President with activities and events as needed. Community engagement to advertise upcoming events Fund raising THE FAMILY RADIO STATION POSITION: Member Board of Directors NATURE: Christian Radio Station INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 04/01/2022 ADDRESS: 1909 W 2nd Street, Appleton WI 54914, United States DESCRIPTION: Quarterly oversight meetings to ensure that the station is being run within the prescribed by-laws and organizational statutes and objectives. This is a voluntary position for an initial period of up to 3 years. This may be extended for up to 6 years.

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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

April 22, 2025 - Present

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

Office #1: 4321 North Ballard Road, Ste A1-glag, Appleton, WI 54919
RIA
BD
CRD#: 18387
Appleton, WI
Current

June 22, 2018 - Present

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

Office #1: 4321 North Ballard Road, Ste A1-glag, Appleton, WI 54919
RIA
BD
CRD#: 18387
Appleton, WI
Past

January 10, 2017 - June 21, 2018

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
OSHKOSH, WI
Past

July 27, 2015 - January 5, 2017

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
WAUWATOSA, 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
Florida
(6/28/2018)
RR
Georgia
(7/10/2019)
RR
Kentucky
(11/17/2021)
RR
Maryland
(7/10/2019)
RR
Michigan
(6/28/2018)
RR
Minnesota
(6/28/2018)
IAR
Minnesota
(4/22/2025)
RR
Mississippi
(7/17/2023)
RR
Nevada
(7/17/2023)
RR
New York
(6/28/2018)
RR
North Carolina
(6/28/2018)
RR
Ohio
(6/28/2018)
RR
Texas
(8/20/2020)
IAR
Texas
(4/22/2025)
RR
Virginia
(6/28/2018)
RR
Wisconsin
(6/22/2018)
IAR
Wisconsin
(4/22/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/2/2025
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#: 18387Appleton, WI 54919

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