Financial Advisor - Cleveland and Akron OH

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 your income as you’re paid through commissions and incentives based on your success.

Join a collaborative culture where colleagues want you to succeed and provide support from specialists in business development, marketing, technology, engagement, and experienced advisors. Thrivent empowers Financial Advisors to build thriving practices in communities like Cleveland and Akron, OH, fostering work-life balance and long-term client relationships rooted in trust and faith.

As a mission-driven organization, Thrivent stands out in the financial services industry by integrating Christian values with professional financial planning. Our advisors guide clients toward financial clarity, empowering lives of service and generosity. Whether you're in Cleveland's vibrant urban scene or Akron's community-focused neighborhoods, you'll serve clients where they live, work, and worship.

Role Description

As a Thrivent Financial Advisor in Cleveland and Akron, OH, you will build a financial practice guiding Christians on their journeys to 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. Leverage your network and Thrivent’s award-winning reputation to secure client appointments, deliver financial workshops, and market your practice effectively. Enjoy the flexibility to control your schedule for optimal work-life balance in this dynamic role.

Detailed Responsibilities

• Build and grow a financial practice by guiding clients toward financial clarity, empowerment, and lives of service and faith.
• Deliver personalized, actionable financial advice tailored to individual client needs and goals.
• Connect clients with Thrivent products such as life insurance, health insurance, variable contracts, investments, banking solutions, and generosity programs.
• Cultivate long-term, multi-generational relationships built on trust, empathy, and deep community understanding.
• Generate client appointments through personal networks, Thrivent’s strong brand reputation, and hosting award-winning financial workshops.
• Market your practice effectively using provided tools, digital strategies, and community engagement tactics.
• Maintain flexibility in scheduling to achieve work-life balance while meeting client demands.
• Collaborate with Thrivent specialists in business development, marketing, technology, and peer mentoring.
• Continuously pursue professional development through ongoing training and coaching.
• Obtain and maintain required licenses: state insurance licenses (life, health & variable contracts), Series 7, and Series 66.

Required Skills

Thrivent seeks self-motivated individuals passionate about financial advising in Cleveland and Akron. Key skills include:

• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
• Strong coaching and guidance skills to empower client success.
• Self-discipline and independence to drive business growth.
• Proven sales and networking expertise from diverse backgrounds.
• Financial planning knowledge or willingness to master it quickly.
• Public speaking and workshop facilitation proficiency.
• Digital marketing and lead generation savvy.
• Empathy and passion for serving others with a generosity mindset.
• Adaptability to flexible schedules and community involvement.
• Analytical skills for personalized financial advice.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience required.
• Prior experience in sales, business management, education, ministry, hospitality, military, or related fields is highly valued, as these skills transfer seamlessly to financial advising.
• Must be willing to obtain necessary licenses: Life, Health & Variable Insurance Contracts, Series 7, and Series 66 (Thrivent provides paid training).
• Previous financial services experience is a plus but not required—Thrivent welcomes career changers.
• Commitment to Christian values and community involvement preferred.

Compensation Overview

Earn uncapped income through a competitive commission and incentive structure. First-year advisors often exceed base expectations with comprehensive support. Additional bonuses, trails, and growth incentives reward long-term success.

Benefits

• Up to 14 weeks of paid training and onboarding.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with generous company match.
• Paid time off, parental leave, and flexible scheduling.
• Professional development stipends and licensing support.
• Access to marketing materials, technology tools, and business coaching.
• Community involvement opportunities and generosity matching programs.
• Employee assistance programs and wellness resources.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today to join Thrivent as a Financial Advisor in Cleveland and Akron, OH, and build a career blending faith, finance, and impact.