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Financial Advisor - St. Paul and East Metro

Thrivent · Hudson, WI · Full time

Posted Aug 26, 2024 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Why do you want to build a practice serving clients in St. Paul and the East Metro?

What they are checking: Whether they have real ties to the area that will help them find and keep clients.

Thrivent guides Christians toward financial clarity and lives of service. How does that fit your own values?

What they are checking: Whether their values align with the clients and mission, which shapes how they give advice.

Tell me about a time you kept going after hearing no many times.

What they are checking: Whether they have the persistence to build a practice from scratch.

Tell me about a relationship you built that lasted years. What kept it strong?

What they are checking: Whether they invest in long-term trust rather than one-time transactions.

What would you do

The posting mentions up to 24 weeks of paid training while you earn your licenses. How will you make the most of it?

What they are checking: Whether they have the drive and study habits to pass licensing and start strong.

How will you prepare for income based on commissions and incentives?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the risk of commission pay and have a realistic plan.

Walk me through how you would get your first ten client appointments.

What they are checking: Whether they have a concrete prospecting plan using their network, workshops and marketing.

How would you include generosity in a conversation with a client about their finances?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the generosity focus in Thrivent's approach and can discuss it naturally.

A client asks for advice that would earn you a bigger commission but isn't best for them. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they will put the client first even when it costs them money.

About the work

How would you explain the difference between insurance, investments and banking products to someone new to planning?

What they are checking: Whether they can make financial basics clear and connect them to a client's goals.

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The full job description

As published by Thrivent.

Thrivent Financial Advisor Meaningful work. Rewarding career. Make an impact providing holistic purpose-based financial advice to clients, helping them achieve their goals. You’ll enjoy the satisfaction of making a difference in the lives of the people you serve while also having control over the income you earn, as you’ll be paid through commissions and incentives based on your success. At Thrivent, you’ll receive the support, stability and opportunity of a Fortune 500 leader. We offer up to 24 weeks of paid training and coaching as you obtain your state insurance licenses (life, health & variable contracts), Series 7 and 66 registrations, and complete Thrivent’s comprehensive advisor onboarding program. Job Description As a Thrivent Financial advisor, you’ll: • Build a financial practice guiding Christians on their journeys to financial clarity, empowering lives of service and faith. • Provide personal, actionable and achievable advice and connect clients to Thrivent insurance, investment, banking and generosity programs. • Develop and maintain genuine, long-term relationships based on trust and understanding, with the ability to serve clients in your chosen community. • Make client appointments by leveraging your network and Thrivent’s reputation, delivering award-winning financial workshops and marketing your practice. • Have the flexibility to control your schedule, allowing for work-life balance. • Get the support of specialists from every facet of the organization—such as business development, marketing, technology, engagement, and experienced advisors—as you build your business. Desired Characteristics Our culture and our people are special. We’re looking for people who are – or want to become – part of the communities where clients live, work and worship. Whether you’re a seasoned financial professional or looking for a career change, you could be a successful Thrivent Financial advisor if you’re: • Self-disciplined, independent and driven to succeed. • Motivated by helping others and seeing them achieve their goals. • A natural coach or guide with strong interpersonal skills. • Passionate about living a life of generosity by serving others, not just selling products. Successful Thrivent financial advisors have come from a variety of career backgrounds, including outside sales, business management, education, ministry, hospitality, military and more. Skills acquired in these fields transition well into the financial advisor role. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Military veterans are encouraged to apply. • Attainment of FINRA SIE, life and health licenses (licensed role only) before contracting. • Satisfactory background check, fingerprinting and securities registration and/or insurance licensing verification, if applicable. Compensation and Benefits You’ll get all the benefits of a Fortune 500 organization and more. Here, you’ll enjoy: • Unlimited earning potential through biweekly base commissions, bonus opportunities and incentive pay structures. • Medical, dental, vision, disability and accidental death and dismemberment insurance. • Pension, 401(k) and retiree medical plans. • Ongoing support, training and opportunity for professional growth. • Well-being programs to help you manage your physical, emotional and financial health. • Gift matching program to double your contributions to eligible nonprofit organizations and volunteer programs that support your efforts to make a difference. • Membership programs that help you connect with your clients and engage Christians to make a real impact in your community. About Thrivent Thrivent is a diversified financial services organization that, with its subsidiary and affiliate companies, serves more than 2.3 million clients, offering advice, insurance, investments, banking and generosity products and programs. For more than 100 years, Thrivent has been helping Christians build their financial futures and live more generous lives. Today, Thrivent is a not-for-profit, membership-owned Fortune 500 company with $179 billion in assets under management/advisement (as of 12/31/23). Thrivent carries ratings from independent rating agencies which demonstrate the strength and stability of the organization, including an A++ rating from AM Best; an Aa2 rating from Moody's Investors Service; and an AA+ rating from S&P Global Ratings. Ratings are based on Thrivent's financial strength and claims-paying ability, but do not apply to investment product performance. Thrivent values diversity and inclusion, and we’re committed to providing an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, sex, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable state or federal laws. This policy applies to all employees and job applicants. To learn more about the privacy of your information, visit our workforce privacy policy at thrivent.com/privacy. Thrivent is the marketing name for Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Insurance products, securities and investment advisory services are provided by appropriately appointed and licensed financial advisors and professionals. Only individuals who are financial advisors are credentialed to provide investment advisory services. Visit Thrivent.com or FINRA’s Broker Check for more information about our financial advisors. Thrivent provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) without regard to race, religion, color, sex , gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable local, state , or federal law. This policy applies to all employees and job applicants. Thrivent is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation , please let us know by sending an email to human.resources@thrivent.com or call 800-847-4836 and request Human Resources.

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