Financial Advisor - Lockport, Merrillville & Surrounding Areas

Location: Merrillville, Indiana

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.

Thrivent stands out in the financial services industry by integrating faith, community, and financial wisdom. As a Financial Advisor in Merrillville, Indiana, serving Lockport and surrounding areas, you'll join a collaborative culture where colleagues cheer for your success. Our mission-driven approach empowers you to guide Christians on their journeys to financial clarity, fostering lives of service and faith. With Thrivent's award-winning resources, marketing support, and technology tools, you'll build a thriving practice while enjoying flexibility and work-life balance.

Whether you're transitioning from sales, business management, education, ministry, hospitality, military, or other fields, Thrivent provides the platform to leverage your skills for greater impact. Join us to serve your local community in Merrillville, Lockport, and beyond, creating generational legacies of financial security and generosity.

Role Description

As a Thrivent Financial Advisor, you will build a financial practice that empowers clients with personal, actionable, and achievable advice. Connect clients to Thrivent's comprehensive suite of products and programs, including investments, insurance, banking, and generosity planning. Develop genuine, long-term relationships based on trust, serving clients in your chosen community across Merrillville, Lockport, and surrounding areas.

Enjoy the flexibility to control your schedule, allowing for true work-life balance. Leverage your network and Thrivent’s stellar reputation to secure client appointments, deliver financial workshops, and market your practice effectively. Benefit from a supportive ecosystem of specialists in business development, marketing, technology, engagement, and seasoned advisors who are invested in your success.

Detailed Responsibilities

• Build and grow a financial practice guiding Christians toward financial clarity and lives of service and faith.
• Provide personalized financial planning, including retirement strategies, investment portfolios, insurance solutions, and banking services.
• Develop and maintain multi-generational client relationships through trust-building and deep community involvement.
• Generate leads and client appointments using personal networks, Thrivent-provided marketing, and award-winning financial workshops.
• Conduct client reviews, adjust strategies based on life changes, and promote Thrivent's generosity programs.
• Collaborate with Thrivent specialists for advanced support in compliance, technology, and business growth.
• Participate in local events, church groups, and community initiatives to expand your reach in Merrillville, Lockport, and nearby areas.
• Stay compliant with all regulatory requirements while delivering holistic financial advice.

Required Skills

Thrivent seeks advisors who embody our values of faith, generosity, and excellence. 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.
• Motivation derived from helping others achieve financial goals.
• Passion for community service and living generously.
• Proven sales or networking experience from diverse backgrounds.
• Analytical skills for financial planning and risk assessment.
• Adaptability to flexible schedules and evolving client needs.
• Public speaking proficiency for workshops and presentations.
• Tech-savviness with financial software and CRM tools.

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.
• Must obtain required licenses: state life, health, and variable contracts; Series 7 and 66 securities registrations (Thrivent provides paid training).
• Demonstrated commitment to community involvement and Christian values preferred.

Compensation Overview

Earn uncapped income through a competitive commission and incentive structure, with potential for six-figure earnings based on performance. Thrivent offers subsidized income during the 14-week onboarding period to support your launch.

Benefits

Thrivent provides comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, parental leave, and professional development stipends. Enjoy wellness programs, employee assistance, and exclusive access to Thrivent products at preferential rates. As an independent contractor advisor, gain the freedom of entrepreneurship with the backing of a Fortune 500 powerhouse.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today for the Financial Advisor role in Merrillville, Indiana, serving Lockport and surrounding areas. Join Thrivent and turn your career into a calling.