Financial advisor career paths
Whether you join as a financial advisor, explore our independent or associate advisor paths, or become part of our Virtual Advice Team—there’s a place for you here at Thrivent.
Financial advisor
Fulfill your career ambitions while helping people reach their financial goals. We offer several ways you can become a full-time advisor.
- Develop your own practice. In this role, you can recruit support staff to enhance your efficiency and ability to meet and serve more clients. Learn more about our financial advisor path.
- Build or join an existing team of specialized financial professionals to serve clients with more complex financial needs.
- Join our regional leadership team and help actively build, coach and mentor new and veteran advisors to drive organizational growth.
Financial associate
Associate financial advisors work alongside financial advisors to serve clients. While the role may vary by practice, you can expect:
- Flexible compensation structure. You'll get paid based on your role and responsibility within the practice.
- Supportive environment. Comprehensive training programs and ongoing mentorship provide you with the resources and guidance you need to thrive in your role.
- Opportunity for specialization. You'll have the ability to specialize in the areas that resonate most with you.
Virtual Advice Team
Meet and serve clients over the phone or video conferencing as a member of our Virtual Advice Team.
During each virtual appointment, you’ll build connection and trust with each client as you learn about their values and dreams. You’ll help each client form a financial strategy to achieve their goals.
Independent advisor
Establish or maintain your own brand through Thrivent Advisor Network—a flexible RIA business platform.
You can run your business independently with our operational support. That means compliance and risk management, access to capital, curated technology solutions, growth consulting and more.
Be part of an independent advisor network with shared values and a strong sense of community.
Latest financial advisor job openings
We have advisor career opportunities throughout the country.
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"I came to Thrivent because of the level of trust and autonomy that was presented from my director and my team. Here I was able to build a practice with my ideal client top of mind."
Work with purpose. Work with us.
Ready to take the next step? Connect with one of our recruiters to discuss the advisor career opportunity in more detail.
Contact usFAQs
This position can be hybrid.
Both. The products we offer are dictated by the client's needs. Revenue comes from fees and commissions. You have access to Thrivent proprietary products as well as other products and solutions.
The geographic area in which work is dictated by your licenses and relationships with potential clients.
We offer virtual and in-person training options.
We pay for the SIE, Series 7, and Series 66.
Thrivent provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law. This policy applies to all employees and job applicants.
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