Financial Advisor - Central Jersey

Thrivent • Edison, NJ

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About The Position

Thrivent is seeking a Financial Advisor to build a financial practice serving Christians and helping clients develop financial clarity and well-being through purpose-based advice, investments, insurance, banking, and generosity. The role involves providing personal, actionable advice and connecting clients with relevant Thrivent products and programs. Advisors develop long-term relationships based on trust, serve clients in a community they choose, and make appointments by using their networks, Thrivent’s reputation, financial workshops, and marketing. The role offers flexibility to control one’s schedule and support from colleagues and organizational specialists in business development, marketing, technology, engagement, and experienced advising.

Thrivent offers up to 14 weeks of paid training and coaching while advisors obtain applicable insurance licenses and securities registrations and complete its advisor onboarding program. Compensation after onboarding is based on commissions and incentives tied to success. The position is suited to people who are self-disciplined, independent, driven, motivated to help others, strong in interpersonal relationships, and interested in serving others. Candidates may come from varied career backgrounds.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Attain FINRA SIE and life and health licenses before contracting; the posting specifies these for the licensed role.
• Satisfactory background check, fingerprinting, and 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.
• A natural coach or guide with strong interpersonal skills.
• Passionate about serving others and generosity, rather than only selling products.
• Experience in fields 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 across generations based on trust and understanding.
• Serve clients in a chosen community.
• Make client appointments by leveraging a personal network and Thrivent’s reputation.
• Deliver financial workshops and market the financial practice.
• Build the business with support from specialists in business development, marketing, technology, engagement, and experienced advisors.

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 opportunities for professional growth.
• Well-being programs supporting physical, emotional, and financial health.
• Gift matching program for eligible nonprofit contributions and volunteer programs.
• Membership programs that help advisors connect with clients and engage Christians in their communities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time