Financial Advisor - Birmingham, Alabama

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.

Why Join Thrivent

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. Benefit from specialists in business development, marketing, technology, engagement, and experienced advisors as you build your practice. Enjoy flexibility to control your schedule for optimal work-life balance while serving your chosen community in Birmingham, Alabama.

Thrivent stands out as a faith-based financial services organization committed to empowering Christians on their journeys to financial clarity, lives of service and faith. Leverage Thrivent’s reputation, award-winning financial workshops, and marketing tools to grow your business sustainably.

Role Description

As a Thrivent Financial Advisor in Birmingham, you will build a financial practice guiding clients toward financial clarity. Provide personal, actionable, and achievable advice while connecting clients to Thrivent’s comprehensive products and programs, including investments, insurance, banking, and generosity initiatives. Develop and maintain genuine, long-term relationships across generations based on trust and understanding.

This role offers the autonomy to set your schedule, the support of a national network, and the fulfillment of aligning your career with your values. Whether you're a seasoned professional or transitioning careers, Thrivent equips you for success in financial advising.

Detailed Responsibilities

• 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 in Birmingham.
• Make client appointments by leveraging your network and Thrivent’s reputation, delivering award-winning financial workshops and marketing your practice.
• Have the flexibility to control your schedule, allowing for work-life balance.
• Find a collaborative culture with colleagues who want you to be successful and are willing to help you do so.
• Get 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.
• Conduct financial planning sessions, analyze client needs, and recommend tailored solutions for retirement, education funding, wealth protection, and charitable giving.
• Stay compliant with all regulatory requirements while delivering exceptional client service.
• Participate in community events and Thrivent-sponsored generosity programs to enhance local impact.

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 possess:

• Self-discipline and independence with a drive to succeed.
• Motivation from helping others achieve their financial goals.
• Natural coaching abilities with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Passion for living a life of generosity by serving others, not just selling products.

Education & Experience

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience in sales, business management, education, ministry, hospitality, military, or related fields is highly valued, as these skills transition seamlessly into financial advising.
• Must be willing to obtain required licenses: state insurance licenses (life, health & variable contracts), Series 7 and 66 registrations (Thrivent provides paid training).
• Reside in or near Birmingham, Alabama, with a commitment to community involvement.
• Clean background check and ability to meet FINRA requirements.

Whether you’re a seasoned financial professional or seeking a career change, Thrivent welcomes diverse backgrounds into our advisor roles.

Compensation Overview

Earn uncapped income through a competitive commission and incentive structure based on your success. Training period includes base pay. Top performers in Birmingham achieve six-figure earnings potential quickly.

Benefits

• Up to 14 weeks paid training and onboarding.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match and retirement planning tools.
• Paid time off, parental leave, and flexible scheduling.
• Professional development, mentorship, and ongoing coaching.
• Generosity programs, community involvement opportunities, and faith-aligned culture.
• Marketing support, technology tools, and business development resources.
• Employee assistance programs and wellness initiatives.

Apply today to become a Financial Advisor at Thrivent in Birmingham and join a mission-driven team making a difference. Thrivent: Faith-driven. Financial wisdom.