Financial Advisor - Anchorage / Fairbanks and Surrounding Areas

Location: Anchorage, Alaska

Why Join Thrivent

Meaningful work. Rewarding career. Make an impact providing expert financial advice with heart. Thrivent is a different kind of financial services firm, one that puts generosity at the center of saving and investing. Here, you’ll make an impact in the lives of the people you serve, helping them build, grow, and protect financial well-being through purpose-based advice, investments, insurance, banking, and generosity.

At Thrivent, you’ll receive the support, stability, and opportunity of a Fortune 500 leader. We offer up to 14 weeks of paid training and coaching as you obtain your state insurance licenses (life, health & variable contracts), Series 7 and 66 registrations, and complete Thrivent’s comprehensive advisor onboarding program. After onboarding, you’ll have control over the income you earn, as you’ll be paid through commissions and incentives based on your success.

Join a collaborative culture where colleagues want you to succeed and are willing to help you do so. Benefit from the support of specialists from every facet of the organization—such as business development, marketing, technology, engagement, and experienced advisors—as you build your business. Thrivent Financial Advisors enjoy flexibility to control their schedules, allowing for true work-life balance while serving communities in Anchorage, Fairbanks, and surrounding areas.

Role Description

As a Thrivent Financial Advisor, you will build a financial practice guiding Christians on their journeys to financial clarity, 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 throughout generations based on trust and understanding, with the ability to serve clients in your chosen community.

Make client appointments by leveraging your network and Thrivent’s reputation, delivering award-winning financial workshops, and marketing your practice. Our advisors thrive in a supportive environment that values integrity, generosity, and community impact, particularly in the unique Alaskan landscape where financial planning meets life's adventures.

Detailed Responsibilities

• Build and grow a financial practice by guiding clients toward financial clarity and purpose-driven goals.
• Deliver personalized financial advice, including investments, insurance, banking, and generosity planning.
• Cultivate long-term client relationships across generations in Anchorage, Fairbanks, and surrounding areas.
• Leverage personal networks, Thrivent’s brand, and community events to generate leads and appointments.
• Conduct award-winning financial workshops and seminars to educate and attract potential clients.
• Collaborate with Thrivent specialists in marketing, technology, and business development to enhance practice growth.
• Maintain compliance with state insurance licenses, Series 7, and Series 66 registrations.
• Manage your schedule flexibly to achieve work-life balance while maximizing client impact.
• Promote a culture of generosity, aligning financial strategies with clients' faith and service values.

Required Skills

Our culture and our people are special. We’re looking for people who are – or want to become – part of the communities where clients live, work, and worship. Successful Thrivent Financial Advisors demonstrate the following key skills:

• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Strong communication and presentation abilities
• Self-discipline and independent drive to succeed
• Motivation to help others achieve their financial goals
• Natural coaching and guiding expertise
• Passion for living a life of generosity and service
• Sales acumen from networking and lead generation
• Financial planning and advisory proficiency
• Adaptability to flexible schedules and community engagement
• Problem-solving in complex financial scenarios

Education & Experience

Thrivent welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds. Successful advisors have come from outside sales, business management, education, ministry, hospitality, military, and more. Skills acquired in these fields transition seamlessly into the financial advisor role.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience required.
• Prior financial services experience preferred but not mandatory—Thrivent provides comprehensive training.
• Must be willing to obtain state insurance licenses (life, health, variable contracts), Series 7, and Series 66 registrations during onboarding.
• Demonstrated commitment to community involvement, particularly in Alaskan locales like Anchorage and Fairbanks.
• Alignment with Christian values and a passion for faith-based financial guidance.

Compensation Overview

Earn a competitive income with uncapped potential. Base salary plus commissions, bonuses, and incentives based on performance. In Anchorage, Alaska, first-year earnings often exceed industry averages due to our robust training and support.

Benefits

Thrivent offers comprehensive benefits to support your professional and personal life:

• Up to 14 weeks of paid training and onboarding.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match.
• Paid time off and flexible scheduling.
• Professional development and continuing education.
• Access to marketing, technology, and business support tools.
• Community involvement opportunities and generosity matching programs.
• Life and disability insurance.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today to join Thrivent as a Financial Advisor in Anchorage / Fairbanks and surrounding areas. Build a career where faith, finance, and community converge.