Financial Advisor - Rapid City, South Dakota

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 Financial Advisors in Rapid City, South Dakota, enjoy the flexibility to control their schedule, allowing for true work-life balance while serving the local community.

Thrivent is committed to empowering lives of service and faith. As a Financial Advisor in Rapid City, you'll guide Christians on their journeys to financial clarity, fostering long-term relationships based on trust and understanding. Leverage Thrivent’s reputation and award-winning financial workshops to grow your practice in this vibrant South Dakota community.

Role Description

As a Thrivent Financial Advisor in Rapid City, you will build a financial practice that aligns with your values. Provide personal, actionable, and achievable advice while connecting clients to Thrivent products and programs. Develop genuine, long-term relationships throughout generations, serving clients in your chosen community with empathy and expertise.

This role offers the autonomy to make client appointments by leveraging your network, delivering impactful financial workshops, and marketing your practice effectively. Enjoy the flexibility of a schedule that supports work-life balance, all backed by Thrivent's robust resources.

Detailed Responsibilities

• Build a financial practice guiding Christians on their journeys to financial clarity, empowering lives of service and faith.
• Provide personal, actionable, and achievable financial advice tailored to individual client needs.
• Connect clients to Thrivent’s comprehensive suite of products, including investments, insurance, banking, and generosity programs.
• Develop and maintain genuine, long-term relationships based on trust, understanding, and shared values across generations.
• Make client appointments by leveraging your personal network, Thrivent’s strong reputation, and community engagement.
• Deliver award-winning financial workshops and seminars to educate and attract prospective clients in Rapid City.
• Market your practice effectively using Thrivent-provided tools, digital strategies, and local outreach.
• Collaborate with Thrivent specialists in business development, marketing, technology, and more to accelerate growth.
• Control your schedule for optimal work-life balance while meeting client needs.
• Continuously pursue professional development to stay ahead in financial advising.

Required Skills

Our culture and our people are special. We’re looking for individuals who are self-disciplined, independent, and driven to succeed. Successful Thrivent Financial Advisors are motivated by helping others achieve their goals, act as natural coaches with strong interpersonal skills, and are passionate about living a life of generosity by serving others, not just selling products.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong relationship-building abilities
• Sales and business development expertise
• Financial planning and advisory knowledge
• Networking and community engagement
• Self-motivation and discipline
• Coaching and mentoring capabilities
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Presentation and public speaking skills
• Adaptability and flexibility

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Successful Thrivent Financial Advisors come from diverse backgrounds, including outside sales, business management, education, ministry, hospitality, military, and more. Skills from these fields transition seamlessly into the financial advisor role. No prior financial experience required—Thrivent provides comprehensive training. Must be willing to obtain required licenses: state insurance licenses (life, health & variable contracts), Series 7, and Series 66.

Compensation Overview

Earn a competitive income through a commission-based structure with incentives tied to your success. First-year earnings potential includes base support during training, with top performers exceeding $100,000 annually. In Rapid City, South Dakota, expect strong growth opportunities in a supportive market.

Benefits

Thrivent offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, paid training, professional development, marketing support, technology tools, and community involvement programs. Enjoy the stability of a Fortune 500 company with the entrepreneurial freedom to build your practice.

Apply today to become a Financial Advisor in Rapid City and join Thrivent’s mission-driven team!