Financial Advisor - Topeka, Kansas

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 stands out as a faith-based financial services leader committed to empowering Christians on their journeys to financial clarity, lives of service, and faith.

In Topeka, Kansas, you'll serve a vibrant community, building genuine, long-term relationships throughout generations based on trust and understanding. Leverage Thrivent’s reputation and award-winning financial workshops to grow your practice while enjoying the flexibility to control your schedule for optimal work-life balance.

Role Description

As a Thrivent Financial Advisor in Topeka, you will build a financial practice guiding clients toward financial clarity. Provide personal, actionable, and achievable advice, connecting clients to Thrivent products and programs like investments, insurance, banking, and generosity initiatives. This role is ideal for self-disciplined individuals passionate about serving others in a purposeful career.

Detailed Responsibilities

• Build and grow a financial practice by 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 with clients across generations in the Topeka community.
• Secure client appointments by leveraging your personal network, Thrivent’s strong reputation, and delivering award-winning financial workshops.
• Market your practice effectively using provided tools and strategies to attract new clients.
• Control your schedule for flexibility and work-life balance while meeting client needs.
• Collaborate with Thrivent specialists in business development, marketing, technology, and more to accelerate your success.
• Participate in ongoing coaching and professional development to refine your advisory skills.

Required Skills

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

• Self-discipline, independence, and a drive to succeed in a commission-based environment.
• Motivation derived from helping others achieve their financial goals.
• Natural coaching and guiding abilities with exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Passion for living a life of generosity, focusing on service rather than just product sales.
• Strong networking and relationship-building capabilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for workshops and client meetings.
• Analytical mindset for providing actionable financial advice.
• Adaptability and resilience in a dynamic financial services landscape.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience required.
• Previous 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 state insurance licenses (life, health & variable contracts), Series 7, and Series 66 registrations (Thrivent provides paid training).
• Previous financial services experience is a plus but not required—Thrivent’s onboarding program equips you for success.

Whether you’re a seasoned financial professional or seeking a meaningful career change, Thrivent welcomes diverse backgrounds to our Topeka team.

Compensation Overview

Earn uncapped income through a competitive commission and incentives structure based on your production and client success. During the up to 14-week paid onboarding and training period, receive a base salary plus comprehensive support. Top-performing Financial Advisors in similar markets achieve six-figure earnings potential. For Topeka, Kansas, first-year total compensation often ranges from $55,000 to $85,000, with significant growth opportunities thereafter.

Benefits

Thrivent offers a robust benefits package including:

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

Join Thrivent in Topeka today and turn your passion for helping others into a thriving financial advising career. Apply now to learn more about this rewarding opportunity!