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Financial Advisors - Oakbrook/Downers Grove/Surrounding Areas

Thrivent · Downers Grove, IL · Full time

Posted Jul 6, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

This is a commission and incentive role after training. Tell me about a goal you set for yourself with no one else holding you to it.

What they are checking: Whether they are self-driven enough to run a practice where effort directly drives income.

Thrivent asks advisors to guide Christians toward lives of service and faith. How comfortable are you bringing values into a money conversation?

What they are checking: Whether they can talk about faith and generosity naturally, since the mission shapes how clients expect to be served.

Tell me about a time someone you were helping disagreed with your advice. What happened?

What they are checking: Whether they listen and adjust when challenged, while still being honest about what they believe is right.

What would you do

You'd be building a practice around Oak Brook and Downers Grove. What do you know about the families and businesses in that area, and who would you reach out to first?

What they are checking: Whether they understand their local market and have a starting network instead of a vague plan to cold call.

How would you balance studying for your Series 7 and 66 with starting to build relationships during your first 14 weeks?

What they are checking: Whether they can make progress on both licensing and prospecting, so they have clients waiting when licensed.

You get a referral from an existing client. How do you handle the first call so it reflects well on both of you?

What they are checking: Whether they treat referrals with extra care, since a bad experience damages two relationships at once.

What would you want from Thrivent's specialists in marketing, business development and technology during your first year?

What they are checking: Whether they know when to ask for help and use support well instead of trying to do everything alone.

How do you decide when a product is right for a client versus when to recommend doing nothing?

What they are checking: Whether they put the client's interest ahead of making a sale, which is the basis of a lasting practice.

About the work

A small business owner in Downers Grove wants help planning for retirement and protecting the business. Where would you start?

What they are checking: Whether they can see the link between personal and business finances and ask the right first questions.

How would you explain dollar-cost averaging to someone nervous about investing?

What they are checking: Whether they can make a basic investing idea feel simple and calming without overpromising results.

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The full job description

As published by Thrivent.

Meaningful work. Rewarding career. Make an impact providing expert financial advice with heart. Thrivent is a different kind of financial services firm, one that puts generosity at the center of saving and investing. Here, you’ll make an impact in the lives of the people you serve, helping them build, grow and protect financial well-being through purpose-based advice, investments, insurance, banking and generosity. At Thrivent, you’ll receive the support, stability and opportunity of a Fortune 500 leader. We offer up to 14 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. After onboarding, you’ll have control over the income you earn, as you’ll be paid through commissions and incentives based on your success. As a Thrivent Financial advisor, you will: • 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 products and programs. • Develop and maintain genuine, long-term relationships throughout generations 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. • Find a collaborative culture with colleagues who want you to be successful and are willing to help you do so. • 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, recurring revenue streams, and dedicated planning fees for those who qualify. • 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 as you build your business. • 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 2.4 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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