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Bradley S. Messerschmidt

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Mead, WA
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CRD#: 6549791
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Professional summary


Bradley Steven Messerschmidt is a registered financial advisor currently at THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC. located in Mead, Washington.

Bradley is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2015. Bradley 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.
PERSONAL RENTAL PROPERTY POSITION: Owner NATURE: This is a rental property owed by my wife and I. We get approximately $250 per month above the mortgage. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 03/15/2009 ADDRESS: 6120 N. Astor Ave, Spokane WA 99208 DESCRIPTION: Owner/Landlord ELEVATIONS - A CHILDREN'S THERAPY RESOURCE POSITION: Board Member NATURE: Elevations provides resources for children with disabilities. Below is the mission statement. "OUR MISSION Elevating children with special needs to reach their full potential by providing access to the resources and support they need to improve their families' overall quality of life. Many children who could benefit from therapeutic services in the greater Spokane area don't have access to the full range of care that could help them overcome and cope with physical, speech and mental challenges. Outstanding therapy resources are available for children in our community, but financial and insurance limitations are restricting families' access to needed therapies. Elevations exists to fill the gap and help children receive the services and equipment they need regardless of their parents' financial restrictions." INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 05/12/2017 ADDRESS: 325 S University Rd, Suite 203, Spokane Valley WA 99206, United States DESCRIPTION: Responsibilities: attend and participate in Board meetings (currently 2 hours once per month - typically the 2nd Friday of the month 9am-11am), review all pre-meeting materials and arrive at meetings prepared to discuss, serve on and chair committees as needed by the Board (at least one), provide ideas and resources for fundraising, provide ideas and resources for community contacts (donors, volunteers), be a champion for Elevations in the community, personally donate financially to Elevations annually commensurate with ability (minimum expectation is to purchase ticket and participate in Ghost Ball, our main fundraiser), average time commitment 5 - 10 hours per month BUILDABLE PRODUCTS POSITION: Founder- Owner NATURE: This business will be creating kits for building projects for/with children. This kits will include engineered drawings/instructions, hardware, fasteners, miscellaneous tools and an instructional video. These kits will be sold to the public. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 20 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 02/01/2021 ADDRESS: 10515 E Central Ave, Spokane WA 99217, United States DESCRIPTION: I will be designing/creating the kits. Owning and operating the business. I am just starting so for now it will be some design work and business creation (website review, legal documents etc.). B & K GAME CALLS POSITION: Founder/Owner NATURE: This company will be making game calls and products for hunting and selling these products online. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 40 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 04/01/2022 ADDRESS: 10515 E Central Ave, Spokane WA 99217, United States DESCRIPTION: I will be running business operations to get started (legal and planning). My plan is to hire staff once to company is going. My time on this will be spent in the evenings and weekends. ROCKY MOUNTAIN HUNTING CALLS POSITION: independent, recipient of royalties, design ideas and product development NATURE: Hunting call/hunting product manufacturer INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 06/01/2024 ADDRESS: 4520 W Hargrave Ave Ste A, Post Falls WA 83854, United States DESCRIPTION: help generate ideas and prototypes for new product ideas, 2-3 max hours per week on evenings and weekends.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 26, 2016 - Present

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

Office #2: 10220 N Nevada St, Spokane, WA 99218
RIA
BD
CRD#: 18387
Mead, WA
Current

December 28, 2015 - Present

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

Office #1: 10220 N Nevada St, Spokane, WA 99218
RIA
BD
CRD#: 18387
Spokane, WA

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
Alaska
(6/20/2016)
RR
Arizona
(2/3/2021)
RR
Colorado
(10/17/2024)
RR
Florida
(5/26/2022)
RR
Hawaii
(3/1/2023)
RR
Idaho
(2/3/2016)
RR
Montana
(8/25/2016)
RR
Nevada
(3/11/2016)
RR
North Carolina
(12/3/2024)
RR
Oregon
(2/2/2022)
RR
South Dakota
(3/29/2023)
RR
Texas
(2/2/2022)
IAR
Texas
(2/2/2022)
RR
Virginia
(6/8/2023)
RR
Washington
(1/26/2016)
IAR
Washington
(1/26/2016)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/25/2016
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#: 18387Mead, WA

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