Financial Advisor - Wichita, KS

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. Benefit from 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’s mission-driven approach sets us apart, focusing on financial clarity, empowering lives of service and faith, especially in communities like Wichita, Kansas.

As a Financial Advisor in Wichita, KS, you’ll serve clients in a vibrant community known for its strong sense of faith, family, and Midwestern values. Thrivent’s presence in Wichita provides the perfect platform to leverage local networks, churches, and businesses to grow your practice while enjoying the flexibility of a schedule that supports work-life balance.

Role Description

As a Thrivent Financial Advisor, you will build a financial practice guiding Christians on their journeys to financial clarity. Provide personal, actionable, and achievable advice, connecting clients to Thrivent products and programs. Develop and maintain genuine, long-term relationships throughout generations based on trust and understanding, with the ability to serve clients in your chosen Wichita community.

Make client appointments by leveraging your network and Thrivent’s reputation, delivering award-winning financial workshops, and marketing your practice. Enjoy the flexibility to control your schedule, allowing for true work-life balance in a supportive environment.

Detailed Responsibilities

• Build and grow a financial practice by identifying client needs and recommending tailored solutions including investments, insurance, banking, and generosity planning.
• Conduct one-on-one consultations to provide personalized financial advice aligned with clients' faith-based values and life goals.
• Host financial workshops and seminars in Wichita churches, community centers, and businesses to attract new clients and educate on topics like retirement planning, debt management, and legacy giving.
• Leverage digital marketing tools, CRM systems, and Thrivent’s lead generation programs to prospect and nurture leads effectively.
• Maintain compliance with all regulatory requirements, including FINRA Series 7 and 66, and state insurance licenses.
• Collaborate with Thrivent’s regional teams for business development support, technology integration, and peer mentoring.
• Track and report on practice growth metrics, adjusting strategies to meet revenue and client acquisition goals.
• Engage in continuous professional development through Thrivent’s training programs to stay ahead in financial planning trends.

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:

• Self-disciplined, independent, and driven to succeed.
• Motivated by helping others and seeing them achieve their goals.
• A natural coach or guide with strong interpersonal skills.
• Passionate about living a life of generosity by serving others, not just selling products.

Skills acquired from diverse backgrounds like outside sales, business management, education, ministry, hospitality, military, and more transition well into this role.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience in sales, financial services, coaching, or client-facing roles preferred but not required.
• Must obtain required licenses: Life, Health & Variable Contracts insurance licenses, Series 7 and Series 66 securities registrations (Thrivent provides paid training).
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships in faith-based or community settings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CRM software, and financial planning tools a plus.

Compensation Overview

Thrivent Financial Advisors in Wichita, KS enjoy uncapped earning potential through a competitive commission and incentive structure. Base salary during the 14-week onboarding period, followed by performance-based commissions averaging top performers $100,000–$250,000+ annually, depending on production. Additional bonuses, overrides, and persistence income streams reward long-term success.

Benefits

Thrivent offers comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave, and professional development stipends. As a member-owned organization, enjoy exclusive access to Thrivent financial products at preferential rates, wellness programs, and volunteer time off to live out our generosity ethos. Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates passionate about serving Wichita’s community.

Join Thrivent today and turn your career into a calling. Apply now for the Financial Advisor role in Wichita, KS, and start making a difference with purpose-driven financial advice.