Financial Advisor - Lake County and Surrounding Areas

Thrivent • Libertyville, IL

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About The Position

Thrivent Financial advisors build financial practices serving Christians in their communities. They provide purpose-based advice and connect clients with financial products and programs to help build, grow, and protect financial well-being. Advisors develop genuine, long-term relationships across generations, help clients pursue their goals, and make appointments through their networks and Thrivent’s reputation. They may deliver financial workshops and market their practices, with support from specialists in business development, marketing, technology, engagement, and experienced advisors.

The role offers schedule flexibility and up to 14 weeks of paid training and coaching while obtaining applicable insurance licenses and securities registrations and completing Thrivent’s advisor onboarding program. After onboarding, compensation is based on commissions and incentives, with income tied to success. The role is based in the advisor’s chosen community, serving the Lake County and surrounding areas.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Attain FINRA SIE and life and health licenses before contracting, as applicable to the licensed role.
• Satisfactory background check, fingerprinting, and 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 ability to coach or guide others.
• Passionate about generosity and serving others.
• Experience in financial services, outside sales, business management, education, ministry, hospitality, military, or other transferable career backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Build a financial practice guiding Christians toward financial clarity and supporting 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.
• 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 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 for eligible nonprofit contributions and volunteer programs.
• Membership programs to connect with clients and engage Christians in the community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time