Financial Advisor - Southern MN

Location: Rochester, Minnesota

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 empowers Financial Advisors to guide Christians on their journeys to financial clarity, empowering lives of service and faith in Southern Minnesota communities like Rochester.

Experience the flexibility to control your schedule, allowing for true work-life balance while serving clients in the areas where they live, work, and worship. Thrivent’s unique approach combines financial expertise with a faith-based mission, making it an ideal career for those passionate about holistic financial planning.

Role Description

As a Thrivent Financial Advisor in Southern MN, you will build a financial practice that provides personal, actionable, and achievable advice. Connect clients to Thrivent products and programs, including investments, insurance, banking, and generosity initiatives. Develop and maintain genuine, long-term relationships throughout generations based on trust and understanding, with the ability to serve clients in your chosen community.

Make client appointments by leveraging your network and Thrivent’s reputation, delivering award-winning financial workshops, and marketing your practice. Enjoy the entrepreneurial freedom of a commission-based structure while backed by the resources of a national leader in financial services.

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 life insurance, health insurance, investments, banking solutions, and generosity programs.
• Develop and maintain genuine, long-term relationships with clients across generations in Rochester and Southern MN communities.
• Generate leads and make client appointments by leveraging personal networks, Thrivent’s strong reputation, and hosting financial workshops.
• Deliver award-winning financial education workshops to engage prospects and deepen community ties.
• Market your practice effectively using Thrivent-provided tools and support.
• Control your schedule for optimal work-life balance while meeting client needs.
• Collaborate with Thrivent specialists in business development, marketing, technology, and more to grow your practice.
• Stay compliant with all regulatory requirements, including maintaining Series 7, 66, and state insurance licenses.

Required Skills

Our culture and our people are special. We’re looking for people who are – or want to become – part of the communities where clients live, work, and worship. Successful Thrivent Financial Advisors demonstrate the following key skills:

• Self-disciplined and independent with a drive to succeed in a commission-based environment.
• Motivated by helping others achieve their financial goals and live generously.
• Natural coach or guide with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Passionate about living a life of generosity by serving others, not just selling products.
• Strong relationship-building abilities to foster trust-based, multi-generational client relationships.
• Proven sales or networking experience to generate leads and appointments.
• Analytical mindset for providing actionable financial advice and planning.
• Adaptability to thrive in a flexible, entrepreneurial setting.

Education & Experience

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Previous experience in sales, business management, education, ministry, hospitality, military, or related fields is highly transferable.
• Willingness to obtain state insurance licenses (life, health & variable contracts), Series 7, and Series 66 registrations (paid training provided).
• Commitment to Thrivent’s comprehensive advisor onboarding program.
• Alignment with Thrivent’s faith-based mission and values of generosity and service.

Whether you’re a seasoned financial professional or seeking a meaningful career change, Thrivent welcomes diverse backgrounds that bring passion and purpose to financial advising.

Compensation Overview

Earn uncapped income through a competitive commission and incentive structure based on your success. Thrivent provides upfront support during training, including paid compensation for up to 14 weeks while you obtain licenses and complete onboarding. Top-performing Financial Advisors in similar markets achieve six-figure earnings potential through client acquisition, retention, and growth.

Benefits

Thrivent offers comprehensive benefits to support your professional and personal well-being:

• Paid training and licensing support (up to 14 weeks).
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match.
• Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling.
• Professional development opportunities and ongoing coaching.
• Access to marketing, technology, and business development resources.
• Community involvement programs aligned with Thrivent’s mission of generosity.
• Life and disability insurance products at competitive group rates.

Apply today to join Thrivent’s team of Financial Advisors in Rochester, Minnesota, and start a career where faith, finance, and service intersect for lasting impact.