Financial Advisor - Northern Cook County and Surrounding Areas

Thrivent • Northbrook, IL

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About The Position

Thrivent is hiring a Financial Advisor to build a financial practice serving clients in Northern Cook County and surrounding areas. The advisor guides Christians toward financial clarity and helps them build, grow, and protect their financial well-being through purpose-based advice and connections to Thrivent products and programs. Advisors develop long-term, trust-based relationships across generations and serve clients in their chosen community.

The role offers up to 14 weeks of paid training and coaching while the advisor obtains required state insurance licenses and securities registrations and completes Thrivent’s advisor onboarding program. After onboarding, compensation is based on commissions and incentives tied to success. Advisors have flexibility to control their schedules and receive support from colleagues and organizational specialists in areas such as business development, marketing, technology, and engagement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Attain FINRA SIE and life and health licenses before contracting; the posting specifies this for the licensed role.
• Satisfactory background check and fingerprinting.
• Securities registration and/or insurance licensing verification, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Military veterans are encouraged to apply.
• Self-disciplined, independent, and driven to succeed.
• Motivated by helping others achieve their goals.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a natural coaching or guiding ability.
• Passionate about serving others and generosity, rather than simply selling products.
• Experience from fields such as outside sales, business management, education, ministry, hospitality, or the military may transfer well to the role.

Responsibilities

• Build a financial practice guiding Christians toward financial clarity and empowering lives of service and faith.
• Provide personal, actionable, and achievable financial advice and connect clients to Thrivent products and programs.
• Develop and maintain genuine, long-term relationships with clients across generations, grounded in trust and understanding.
• Serve clients in the advisor’s chosen community.
• Make client appointments by leveraging personal networks and Thrivent’s reputation.
• Deliver financial workshops and market the advisor’s practice.
• Build the business with support from colleagues and specialists across business development, marketing, technology, and engagement.

Benefits

• Up to 14 weeks of paid training and coaching.
• Unlimited earning potential through biweekly base commissions, bonus opportunities, incentive pay structures, recurring revenue streams, and dedicated planning fees for those who qualify.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Pension, 401(k), and retiree medical plans.
• Ongoing support, training, and opportunities for professional growth.
• Well-being programs supporting physical, emotional, and financial health.
• Gift matching for eligible nonprofit contributions.
• Volunteer programs.
• Membership programs to connect with clients and engage Christians in the community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level