Why Join Thrivent?

Thrivent is a mission-driven financial services organization dedicated to helping people build their financial futures while making a positive impact in their communities. As a Fortune 500 company with a strong Christian heritage, Thrivent empowers financial advisors and professionals to deliver purpose-based advice that combines financial wisdom with holistic planning. Joining Thrivent means becoming part of a collaborative culture that values integrity, innovation, and growth. Our remote-friendly environment allows top talent to thrive from anywhere in the US, particularly supporting our Minnesota roots.

We offer unparalleled opportunities for career advancement in the financial services industry, with a focus on advisor productivity, teaming, and sustainable practice growth. At Thrivent, you'll work with experienced leaders, leverage cutting-edge tools, and contribute to expanding our client base while achieving ambitious Annual New Business Production (ANBP) goals. If you're passionate about financial advising, succession planning, and driving balanced sales growth, Thrivent is the place to elevate your career.

Role Description

The Practice Growth Director at Thrivent partners closely with Group Vice Presidents, Area Vice Presidents, and Market Directors to drive productivity, practice management, teaming, succession planning, advice delivery, and balanced sales growth in focus/target practices. This strategic role collaborates with distribution teams to align on business expansion goals, significantly growing Thrivent's business and client base.

Reporting to senior leadership, the Practice Growth Director holds full accountability for achieving growth targets in ANBP, advisor productivity, team expansion, and practice protection through robust succession strategies. This position works hand-in-hand with Teaming, Succession, and Junior Financial Advisor (JFW) Consultants to ensure seamless implementation of Thrivent's policies, programs, and best practices. As a remote role based in Minnesota (open to US candidates), it offers flexibility while demanding high performance in a dynamic financial services landscape.

Detailed Responsibilities

• Drive Revenue Growth: Lead efforts to increase ANBP, acquire new clients, and hit investment revenue targets (RFOB), owning these key performance metrics.
• Enhance Advisor Practices: Boost growth and productivity for experienced financial advisors through succession planning, specialized role identification, annual business planning, and complex revenue-sharing agreements.
• Champion Purpose-Based Advice: Demonstrate deep commitment to Thrivent's advice strategy, ensuring high-quality client experiences with protection and investment solutions.
• Coach and Support Advisors: Proactively assist with business plans, goals, and tools; develop strategies for practice productivity including book management, client service models, and staffing.
• Foster Collaboration: Coach advisors across tenures via peer forums, one-on-one sessions, and regional meetings to promote teaming and knowledge sharing.
• Build Capacity: Retain top advisors, enhance practices through teaming, and add advice capacity for sustainable group growth.
• Strategic Alignment: Partner with distribution leaders to align on growth initiatives and implement organizational programs consistently.
• Performance Monitoring: Track metrics on productivity, sales growth, and succession to ensure target practices meet or exceed goals.

Required Skills

Success in this role demands a blend of strategic vision, coaching expertise, and financial acumen. Key skills include:

• Proven track record in driving financial advisor productivity and practice growth
• Expertise in succession planning and teaming strategies
• Strong understanding of purpose-based financial advice and solutions
• Exceptional coaching and communication skills for advisor development
• Analytical abilities to manage ANBP, RFOB, and revenue metrics
• Experience with business planning, revenue-sharing agreements, and staffing models
• Collaborative mindset for cross-functional partnerships
• Proficiency in client acquisition and retention tactics

Education & Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field; advanced certifications like CFP, ChFC, or CLU preferred.
• Experience: 10+ years in financial services, with 5+ years in advisor practice management, growth consulting, or distribution leadership. Demonstrated success in achieving sales growth targets and leading teams remotely.
• Other: Series 6, 7, 63, and 66 licenses (or ability to obtain); strong alignment with Thrivent's mission.

Compensation Overview

Competitive base salary plus performance-based incentives tied to ANBP and growth metrics. Total compensation reflects experience and impact.

Benefits

Thrivent offers comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, generous PTO, professional development, remote work stipend, and mission-driven perks like community impact programs. Join us to grow personally and professionally.

Thrivent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply today to shape the future of financial advising!