Financial Advisor - Central Jersey at Thrivent: Make an Impact with Purpose-Driven Financial Advice

Are you passionate about helping others achieve financial clarity while living a life of faith and generosity? Join Thrivent as a Financial Advisor in Edison, New Jersey, and build a rewarding career that aligns your professional goals with your personal values. Thrivent is a unique financial services organization that places generosity at the heart of saving, investing, and planning. As a Fortune 500 leader, we empower our advisors to guide clients—particularly Christians—on their journeys to financial well-being through expert advice, investments, insurance, banking, and community-focused programs.

Why Join Thrivent?

Thrivent stands out in the financial services industry by combining the stability of a national powerhouse with a mission-driven culture. Here, you'll do meaningful work that creates lasting impact. We invest heavily in your success, offering up to 14 weeks of paid training and coaching to help you obtain essential state insurance licenses (life, health, and variable contracts), Series 7 and 66 registrations, and complete our comprehensive advisor onboarding program. After training, you'll enjoy the entrepreneurial freedom to control your schedule, income, and growth trajectory.

Imagine serving your local community in Central Jersey, leveraging Thrivent's award-winning reputation to build multi-generational client relationships based on trust, faith, and genuine understanding. Our collaborative environment provides access to specialists in business development, marketing, technology, engagement, and seasoned advisors. Whether you're a seasoned professional or transitioning careers, Thrivent equips you with the tools, support, and flexibility for work-life balance while pursuing unlimited earning potential through commissions and incentives.

Role Description

As a Thrivent Financial Advisor in Edison, New Jersey, you'll be more than a salesperson—you'll be a trusted guide empowering clients to build, grow, and protect their financial futures. This role is ideal for self-starters who thrive in a flexible, high-impact environment. You'll leverage your network, deliver financial workshops, and market your practice to secure appointments, all while fostering long-term relationships in the communities where clients live, work, and worship.

Detailed Responsibilities

• Build a sustainable financial practice by guiding Christian clients toward financial clarity, enabling lives of service and faith.
• Deliver personal, actionable, and achievable financial advice tailored to individual needs.
• Connect clients to Thrivent's comprehensive suite of products, including investments, insurance, banking, and generosity programs.
• Develop and nurture genuine, long-term relationships across generations through trust and deep understanding.
• Secure client appointments using your personal network, Thrivent's strong brand, and innovative marketing strategies like award-winning financial workshops.
• Maintain flexibility in your schedule to achieve optimal work-life balance while meeting client needs.
• Collaborate with a supportive team of colleagues and specialists dedicated to your success.
• Leverage organizational resources in business development, marketing, technology, and engagement to grow your practice efficiently.
• Stay compliant with all regulatory requirements while delivering holistic, purpose-based financial planning.

Required Skills

Thrivent seeks advisors who embody our values and possess the drive to excel. Key skills include:

• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
• Strong coaching and guidance skills to empower client success.
• Self-discipline and independence to manage a flexible schedule.
• Motivation derived from helping others achieve their financial goals.
• Passion for generosity and serving faith-based communities.
• Proven sales or networking experience from diverse backgrounds.
• Analytical skills for personalized financial planning.
• Effective communication for workshops and client consultations.
• Adaptability in a dynamic financial services environment.
• Commitment to ethical, client-centered advice.

Education & Experience

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Previous experience in sales, business management, education, ministry, hospitality, military, or related fields is highly valued—many successful advisors come from these backgrounds.
• Willingness to obtain required licenses (life, health, variable contracts insurance) and securities registrations (Series 7 and 66).
• Reside in or strong ties to the Central Jersey area, particularly Edison, NJ.

No prior financial services experience is necessary—Thrivent's robust training program ensures you're fully prepared.

Compensation Overview

Earn uncapped income through a competitive commission and incentive structure based on your production and client success. Top performers in similar roles achieve six-figure earnings quickly. Base support during training ensures stability as you ramp up.

Benefits

Thrivent offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, paid training, professional development, flexible scheduling, and access to cutting-edge technology tools. Enjoy a supportive culture that prioritizes your well-being and community involvement.

Ready to join Thrivent and transform lives in Edison, New Jersey? Apply today for this Financial Advisor opportunity and start your journey with a values-aligned leader in financial services.