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Begin your journey or expand your practice as a financial advisor. We offer flexible pathways, unrivaled team support and an ecosystem to grow in a financially rewarding career that means more.
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Multiple paths. One purpose.
At Thrivent, we believe there’s more than one route to success. Our financial advisor ecosystem offers multiple ways to build your career in finance. Each pathway is designed to meet you where you are and grow with you.
Whether you’re new to the industry or bring experience in sales, business, education or ministry, you’ll find meaningful work, supportive colleagues and unlimited earning potential as you deliver values-based financial guidance rooted in faith and service.
Three ways to launch your career
We know every career journey looks different, which is why our financial advisor ecosystem is built around flexibility and growth. You’ll find three distinct launch paths, each offering the tools, training and support to match your goals and experience. These pathways open the door to new opportunities by helping you grow your skills, expand your client impact and build success in a career with purpose.
Choose the financial advisor launch path that’s right for you:
Start as a virtual advisor
Serve clients virtually while gaining hands-on experience and training.
Virtual Advice Team
Build your practice
Lead your own advice-first business with the backing of a Fortune 500 company and a comprehensive network of support.
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We have advisor career opportunities throughout the country.
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Key benefits of the financial advisor role
While each development path differs in structure and day-to-day experiences, they all offer the freedom to shape your own journey. Whether you’re focused on building a practice or joining a team, you’ll have the support, tools and environment to grow in the direction that’s right for you.
As part of a Fortune 500 company with a long history of stability and generosity, you’ll be equipped to build a career that’s both financially rewarding and deeply meaningful for you, your clients and your community.
Earning
Income potential aligned to your goals stability, scalability or autonomy.
Connection
A supportive, inclusive culture focused on client and community impact.
Growth
Personalized development and leadership opportunities.
Work with purpose. Work with us.
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Why choose Thrivent?
Our purpose
We exist to empower lives of service and faith. Thrivent clients, united by the common bond of Christianity, are empowered to use their resources to make a difference where it matters most.
Recognized as strong and stable
For more than 120 years, we’ve delivered on our commitments through strong capital, surplus positions and excellent liquidity.
We’ve been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere each year since 2012. And, independent rating agencies continually give us high marks for our financial strength and ability to pay claims.*
Industry-leading retention
We’re the industry leader in retention with more than double the average four-year retention rate of our peer group which includes 22 companies with career sales forces of more than 2,000 full-time agents.1
Streamlined technology support
Working with us gives you access to technology shaped by advisor feedback and enhanced annually to help you better manage your business. Our digital sales platform offers an integrated suite of tools, insights and services to help you make informed decisions and create outstanding client experiences.
Build connections and support through peer groups
At Thrivent, we believe in the power of community to foster collaboration and share success. Our Advisor Resource Groups provide a space where financial professionals can connect, learn and grow together.
"This is a fantastic career in which you can help others find confidence, security and support when they need it most. At the same time, you can make substantial income to support your family and community."
FAQs
Thrivent believes finances are a force for good. With our unique combination of financial services and generosity programs, we help clients navigate their financial journey while making an impact on the people, causes and communities they love.
Our nationwide network of financial advisors offers holistic financial solutions to support each client s unique ambitions. And our member owned business model reinvests profits back into the people and communities we serve, providing our clients with resources to make a difference where it matters most.
Thrivent combines holistic financial services with the spirit of generosity to help clients make an impact on the people, causes and communities they love. We serve millions of clients who live by their Christian values and seek to make a difference with their money.
You may work from home, at a local office or both depending on your role and client needs. Our systems and support structures are designed to enable success in remote, in person or hybrid environments.
You'll primarily serve clients in your local community. However, depending on your career development path, you may also connect with clients virtually across regions or even nationwide.
Thrivent invests in your success. This includes training, field marketing, practice support teams and much more. You'll benefit from joint field work, mentorship and a culture designed to help you grow with purpose.
Training is a blend of virtual instruction, peer coaching, field mentorship and on the-job learning. Depending on your location and role, some in person sessions or regional meetups may also be included.
Training is full time. Compensation during training may vary based on your role.
Both. The products we offer are dictated by the client's needs. Our focus is on building relationships with our clients to understand their needs and values, then creating a personalized financial plan to help them achieve their goals. You have access to Thrivent proprietary products as well as other products and solutions.
Compensation will vary by role. During the interview process, we will provide a detailed look at your potential earnings.
We pay for the SIE, Series 7 and Series 66.
We have made a significant investment in technology over the past three years. You will have access to our award-winning Thrivent Planning Platform, and planning capabilities such as MoneyGuidePro(R), Morningstar, Envestnet, Wealthscape and more. We use Salesforce as our client management platform.
1 2022 FP (Agent Production & Retention Report), LIMRA, published Sept. 2024
2 Ratings based on Thrivent’s financial strength and claim-paying ability. Does not apply to investment product performance. For information on each rating, visit the individual rating agency’s website.
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Thrivent is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please let us know by sending an email to [email protected] or call 800-847-4836 and request Human Resources.
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