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Samantha L. Koester
THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Red Bud, IL 62278
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CRD#: 7896433
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Professional summary
Samantha Lanette Koester, who also goes by Samantha Lanette Gonzalez, Samantha Gonzalez, is a registered financial advisor currently at THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC. located in Red Bud, Illinois.
Samantha is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2024. Samantha has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 7TO and SIE exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Samantha Lanette Gonzalez | Samantha Gonzalez
Other business activities
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VOSS AUCTIONS POSITION: Staff NATURE: This company organizes consignment auctions where they are hired to move the items, auction them off and then clean up afterwards. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 6 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 03/08/2024 ADDRESS: 913 Illinois Ave, Red Bud IL 62278, United States DESCRIPTION: I hold up the items for sale at the auction and then help clean up the grounds once the auction is over. ROVER POSITION: Dog Walker NATURE: Rover is an online marketplace that connects pet owners with independent pet care providers offering services such as dog boarding, pet sitting, dog walking, and drop-in visits. The platform focuses on providing flexible, trustworthy pet care solutions while allowing pet lovers to earn income by caring for animals. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 20 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 09/05/2025 ADDRESS: 711 Capitol Way, Olympia WA 98501, United States DESCRIPTION: As a sitter and dog walker with Rover, I am responsible for providing attentive and reliable care to pets, including feeding, walking, playing, and administering any necessary medications. I ensure the pets' safety and well-being while keeping owners updated through messages and photos. Depending on the service, I may also stay overnight or make scheduled visits to care for pets in their homes. INSTACART POSITION: Shopper NATURE: We strive to help make grocery delivery effortless, affordable, and accessible to everyone. Our technology givescustomers access to their favorite stores online so they can order groceries from anywhere. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 20 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 10/10/2025 ADDRESS: 50 Beale St., San Francisco CA 94105, United States DESCRIPTION: I will be responsible for going to the store, picking out the items that were ordered, and then delivering them to thecustomers.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
June 3, 2025 - Present
THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.
Office #1: 122 N Main St, Red Bud, IL 62278Office #2: 210 Regency Ctr, Collinsville, IL 62234RIA
BD
CRD#: 18387
Red Bud, IL
Current
September 16, 2024 - Present
THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.
Office #1: 122 N Main St, Red Bud, IL 62278Office #2: 210 Regency Ctr, Collinsville, IL 62234RIA
BD
CRD#: 18387
Red Bud, IL
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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
Arizona(12/4/2024)
RR
Hawaii(2/13/2025)
RR
Illinois(10/28/2024)
IAR
Illinois(6/3/2025)
RR
Missouri(12/4/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 9/16/2024
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral 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)
FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)
Documents
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| THRIVENT FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC. | OWNER | |
| BIRR, THOMAS JOHN | VICE PRESIDENT | 4148092 |
| BOUSU, CALEB ANTHONY | DIRECTOR | 7877353 |
| CECERE, NICHOLAS M | DIRECTOR | 1513551 |
| GILCHRIST, TONIA NICOLE JAMES | CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER & SECRETARY | 4777233 |
| GOLIS, ANDREA CORIN | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 1401462 |
| JOHNSON, ARIKA VIKTORIA | DIRECTOR | 5580869 |
| JOHNSTON, PAUL ROBERTS | DIRECTOR | 2065882 |
| KLOSTER, DAVID JACOB | PRESIDENT | 2523240 |
| NORGARD, ANDREW DYLAN | TREASURER | 6868385 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 48,940 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 17,499,525,490 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 8 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/21/2024 | ||
| 01/25/2024 |
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