Financial Advisor - Metro East/Edwardsville/Collinsville/O’Fallon/Alton/Fairview Heights, Illinois

Meaningful work. Rewarding career. Join Thrivent as a Financial Advisor in Metro East/ St. Louis and surrounding areas, including Edwardsville, Collinsville, O’Fallon, Alton, and Fairview Heights, Illinois. Make a lasting impact by providing expert financial advice with heart in your local community.

Why Join Thrivent?

Thrivent is a different kind of financial services firm, one that puts generosity at the center of saving, investing, and financial planning. As a Fortune 500 leader, we empower our Financial Advisors to build, grow, and protect the financial well-being of clients through purpose-based advice, investments, insurance, banking, and generosity programs. Serving the Metro East and St. Louis areas, you'll connect with clients in Edwardsville, Collinsville, O’Fallon, Alton, Fairview Heights, and beyond, fostering faith-inspired financial clarity.

Experience the support, stability, and opportunity of a national organization with deep roots in local communities. We invest in your success with up to 14 weeks of paid training and coaching to obtain your state insurance licenses (life, health & variable contracts), Series 7 and 66 registrations, and complete Thrivent’s comprehensive advisor onboarding program. After onboarding, gain control over your income through commissions and incentives tied directly to your achievements. Enjoy flexibility in Metro East/ St. Louis, balancing professional growth with personal life while leveraging Thrivent’s award-winning resources.

Role Description

As a Thrivent Financial Advisor in Metro East/Edwardsville/Collinsville/O’Fallon/Alton/Fairview Heights, you’ll build a thriving financial practice guiding Christians on their journeys to financial clarity. Empower lives of service and faith by delivering personal, actionable, and achievable advice. Connect clients to Thrivent’s full suite of products and programs, including investments, insurance, banking, and generosity initiatives tailored to the unique needs of Illinois families and businesses.

Develop genuine, long-term relationships across generations based on trust and understanding. Leverage your local network in the St. Louis metro area and Thrivent’s strong reputation to secure client appointments. Host award-winning financial workshops, market your practice effectively, and enjoy the flexibility to control your schedule for optimal work-life balance.

Detailed Responsibilities

• Build and grow a financial practice by guiding clients toward financial clarity, emphasizing service, faith, and generosity.
• Provide personalized financial planning, investment strategies, insurance solutions, and banking advice tailored to individual goals.
• Cultivate long-term client relationships in Metro East communities like Edwardsville, Collinsville, O’Fallon, Alton, and Fairview Heights.
• Generate leads through networking, Thrivent’s marketing support, and community events in the St. Louis area.
• Deliver educational financial workshops and seminars to attract and educate prospective clients.
• Collaborate with Thrivent specialists in business development, marketing, technology, engagement, and seasoned advisors.
• Maintain compliance with all regulatory requirements, including Series 7, 66, and state insurance licenses.
• Utilize Thrivent’s cutting-edge technology platforms for client management, portfolio analysis, and practice growth.
• Promote a culture of generosity, aligning financial strategies with clients’ values and community involvement.

Required Skills

Thrivent seeks Financial Advisors who thrive in dynamic environments. Key skills include:

• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for workshops and client meetings.
• Sales acumen and business development expertise.
• Financial planning and analysis proficiency.
• Self-motivation and disciplined goal-setting.
• Coaching and mentoring capabilities to guide clients.
• Networking prowess within local Metro East/ St. Louis communities.
• Adaptability to flexible schedules and entrepreneurial environments.
• Tech-savviness with CRM, financial software, and digital marketing tools.
• Passion for generosity and faith-based service.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required. No prior financial services experience necessary—successful Thrivent Financial Advisors come from diverse backgrounds like outside sales, business management, education, ministry, hospitality, military, and more. Skills from these fields translate seamlessly into financial advising. We provide full training for licenses and registrations. Ideal candidates are self-disciplined, independent, driven to succeed, motivated by helping others, natural coaches with strong interpersonal skills, and passionate about living generously.

Compensation Overview

Earn uncapped income through a competitive commission structure, performance incentives, and bonuses. First-year earnings potential often exceeds base training pay, with top performers in Metro East/ St. Louis areas achieving six-figure incomes. Additional perks include practice-building stipends and growth incentives.

Benefits

Thrivent offers comprehensive benefits for Financial Advisors:

• Up to 14 weeks paid training and onboarding.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and flexible scheduling.
• Professional development and mentorship programs.
• Marketing and technology support.
• Access to Thrivent products at preferential rates.
• Community involvement opportunities aligning with faith and generosity.

Join Thrivent today and transform lives as a Financial Advisor in Metro East/ St. Louis. Apply now for this rewarding career in financial advising!