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Bradford A. Carr

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
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CRD#: 7299117
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Professional summary


Bradford Alexander Carr, who also goes by Alex Bradford, is a registered financial advisor currently at THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC. located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Bradford is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2021. Bradford has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Alex Bradford

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.
UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVES POSITION: Platoon Leader NATURE: Military service INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 40 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 4 START DATE: 04/13/2018 ADDRESS: 6535 Caffee Rd, Des Moines IA 50315, United States DESCRIPTION: Oversee all activities that happen within the platoon to support the execution of the mission and meet the Commander's intent. GRACELAND UNIVERSITY ALUMNI BOARD OF DIRECTORS POSITION: Board Member NATURE: To support and advocate on behalf of Graceland University and connect current Graceland students and alumni. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2024 ADDRESS: 1 University Pl, Lamoni IA 50140, United States DESCRIPTION: Serve on the GU4U and Fundraising and Awards committees.In these roles I raise funds for the excellence in teaching award and alumni programs.I facilitate events to connect students and alumni.I help with GU4U social media.

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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

March 4, 2021 - Present

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

Office #1: 3349 Southgate Ct Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
RIA
BD
CRD#: 18387
Cedar Rapids, IA
Current

January 18, 2021 - Present

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

Office #1: 3349 Southgate Ct Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
RIA
BD
CRD#: 18387
Cedar Rapids, IA

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
(1/9/2024)
RR
Arizona
(11/10/2022)
RR
Arkansas
(3/24/2021)
RR
Colorado
(11/10/2022)
RR
Florida
(8/10/2022)
RR
Georgia
(10/24/2023)
RR
Idaho
(11/10/2022)
RR
Illinois
(3/24/2021)
RR
Indiana
(11/14/2024)
RR
Iowa
(3/4/2021)
IAR
Iowa
(3/4/2021)
RR
Kansas
(3/24/2021)
RR
Kentucky
(10/24/2023)
RR
Maryland
(8/15/2025)
RR
Michigan
(10/24/2023)
RR
Minnesota
(6/17/2021)
RR
Missouri
(3/24/2021)
RR
Montana
(12/19/2023)
RR
Nebraska
(3/24/2021)
RR
New Jersey
(10/10/2024)
RR
New Mexico
(3/24/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(10/24/2023)
RR
North Dakota
(12/21/2023)
RR
Ohio
(12/22/2023)
RR
Oklahoma
(11/10/2022)
IAR
Oklahoma
(11/10/2022)
RR
Oregon
(5/14/2025)
RR
South Dakota
(12/14/2022)
RR
Tennessee
(10/24/2023)
RR
Texas
(8/3/2022)
IAR
Texas
(8/3/2022)
RR
Utah
(8/3/2022)
RR
Virginia
(8/3/2022)
RR
Washington
(8/3/2022)
RR
Wisconsin
(6/17/2021)
RR
Wyoming
(9/3/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/3/2021
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/16/2021
General Securities Representative Examination
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#: 18387Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

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