Financial Advisor - Lake County and Surrounding Areas

Thrivent • Libertyville, IL

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About The Position

Thrivent is seeking a Financial Advisor to build a financial practice serving Christians in Lake County and surrounding areas. The role provides purpose-based financial advice and connects clients with relevant Thrivent products and programs to help them build, grow, and protect their financial well-being.

Advisors develop long-term client relationships, grow their practice through networking, appointments, workshops, and marketing, and serve clients in a chosen community. The position offers flexibility to control the work schedule and support from colleagues and specialists in business development, marketing, technology, engagement, and financial advising. Thrivent provides up to 14 weeks of paid training and coaching while advisors pursue required licenses and registrations and complete onboarding. Compensation is based on commissions and incentives tied to success.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Attain FINRA SIE, life, and health licenses before contracting for the licensed role.
• Pass a satisfactory background check and fingerprinting, and complete securities registration and/or insurance licensing verification, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Self-disciplined, independent, and driven to succeed.
• Motivated by helping others achieve their goals.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to serve as a coach or guide.
• Passionate about generosity and serving others.
• Experience in areas such as outside sales, business management, education, ministry, hospitality, or the military.

Responsibilities

• Build a financial practice guiding Christians toward financial clarity and 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 with clients across generations, based on trust and understanding.
• Serve clients in a chosen community.
• Make client appointments by leveraging personal networks and Thrivent’s reputation.
• Deliver financial workshops and market the financial practice.
• Build the business with support from specialists in areas such as 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, vision, disability, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Pension, 401(k), and retiree medical plans.
• Ongoing support, training, and professional growth opportunities.
• Well-being programs supporting physical, emotional, and financial health.
• Gift matching for eligible nonprofit contributions.
• Volunteer programs.
• Membership programs that help advisors connect with clients and engage Christians in the community.

What This Job Offers

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