Team Based Financial Advisor - Apex Financial Group

Thrivent • Appleton, WI

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Meaningful work. Rewarding career. Make an impact working as part of a team providing financial advice with heart. You’ll learn the business surrounded by experienced financial advisors and other experts, building your career with the potential to become a partner in the practice. In this position, you’ll have some income stability and the ability to focus on learning and development while serving clients with mentorship through joint field work. The Team-Based Financial Advisor is a Financial Advisor that is provided a platform to focus on learning and development, rather than solely production. The role works closely with Lead Advisors to receive mentorship, coaching, training, and support. This role could be a good fit for candidates seeking their first opportunity, career changers or professionals currently working in the financial industry. About Us Apex Financial Group is an independent financial services practice of Thrivent in Appleton, WI. We are growing and adding a Team-Based Financial Advisor to our team, which serves13,000+ clients with a focus on comprehensive financial planning. We focus on the quality of our relationships, not quantity. Apex Financial Group has 7 offices across the state of WI with a team of 60+, including our own operations team. Although we provide many services, some key areas that define our process are wealth management, risk management, tax management, and debt management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Satisfactory background check, fingerprinting and securities registration and/or insurance licensing verification, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Strong technical computer aptitude and knowledge of business tools (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Salesforce)
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and maintain a high quality of work while experiencing frequent interruptions
• Ability to maintain integrity of sensitive/confidential information
• Military veterans are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Learn and understand the entire operation of practice
• Participate in Joint Fieldwork to build expertise and learn best-practices within the industry
• Meet with new and existing clients to build a book of business and grow relationships
• Solicit and sell appropriate products, complete applications, write recommendations, and service existing clients/contracts
• Position products, services, and strategies to help clients gain financial clarity
• Build proficiency in common advice tools and platforms like Salesforce, Money Guide Pro, What-If Tax, etc.
• Participate in events to attract new clients and provide financial education to the local community
• Research and respond to client inquiries
• Collaborate with Lead Advisor on complex scenarios
• Schedule, prep, and document all your client meetings
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Lead Advisor

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Disability, accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• 401(k) and pension opportunities.
• Ongoing support, training and opportunities for professional growth.
• Well-being programs to help you manager 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 engage with clients to make a real impact in your community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees