Financial Advisor - Decatur, Illinois

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 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. Thrivent is committed to financial clarity for Christians, empowering lives of service and faith in communities like Decatur, Illinois.

Whether you’re a seasoned financial professional or seeking a career change, Thrivent provides the flexibility to control your schedule, achieve work-life balance, and serve clients in your chosen community. Our advisors leverage Thrivent’s reputation, award-winning financial workshops, and marketing tools to grow their practice.

Role Description

As a Thrivent Financial Advisor in Decatur, Illinois, 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 products and programs. Develop and maintain genuine, long-term relationships throughout generations based on trust and understanding.

This role offers the autonomy to set your own schedule while enjoying the backing of a national leader in financial services. Make client appointments by leveraging your network and Thrivent’s strong reputation in the Decatur area. Our purpose-driven approach sets us apart, focusing on generosity, faith, and community impact.

Detailed Responsibilities

• Build and grow a financial practice by guiding clients toward financial clarity and empowering lives of service and faith.
• Provide personalized, actionable financial advice tailored to individual client needs and goals.
• Connect clients to Thrivent’s comprehensive suite of products, including investments, insurance, banking, and generosity programs.
• Develop and nurture long-term relationships with clients across generations in the Decatur community.
• Secure client appointments through personal networking, Thrivent’s marketing resources, and delivering financial workshops.
• Leverage technology and business development support to market your practice effectively.
• Collaborate with Thrivent specialists in marketing, technology, and engagement to enhance client services.
• Maintain compliance with all regulatory requirements, including state insurance licenses and FINRA registrations.
• Participate in ongoing professional development to stay ahead in financial advising trends.

Required Skills

Our culture and people are special. We’re looking for individuals who are self-disciplined, independent, and driven to succeed. Successful Thrivent Financial Advisors demonstrate:

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Self-discipline and independence to manage a practice effectively.
• Motivation derived from helping others achieve their financial goals.
• Natural coaching abilities to guide clients through complex decisions.
• Passion for living a life of generosity and serving faith-based communities.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Prior 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 life, health & variable contracts insurance licenses, Series 7 and Series 66 registrations (Thrivent provides paid training).
• Commitment to Thrivent’s mission of faith-driven financial guidance.

Compensation Overview

Earn a competitive income through a commission-based structure with incentives tied to your success. No salary cap—your potential is unlimited based on performance. Thrivent supports your growth with comprehensive training and resources.

Benefits

Thrivent offers exceptional benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, paid training, flexible scheduling, professional development, marketing support, technology tools, and a collaborative team environment. Enjoy the stability of a Fortune 500 company with the entrepreneurial freedom to build your practice in Decatur, IL.

Apply today to join Thrivent and make a lasting impact in financial advising!