Associate Financial Advisor

Thrivent; Albert Lea (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrivent is seeking a Senior Sourcing Recruiter to provide financial support, focusing on engagement with clients through advisory services related to investment and insurance products. The candidate will collaborate with Financial Advisors to develop marketing plans and ensure exceptional customer service.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated customer service orientation/experience, 2+ years preferred.
• Must be securities registered and appropriately insurance licensed.
• Ability to maintain the integrity of sensitive/confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Handle sensitive communications with members/customers.
• Counsel and advise prospective members/customers on financial products.
• Conduct due diligence for suitable securities product recommendations.

Skills

Customer Focus

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork and Collaboration

Analytical thinker

Education

Securities Registration (Series 7 & 66 or 6 & 63)

Insurance License for Life/Health Products

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Description

This position provides licensed financial and non-financial support to Dakota Valley Associates and will serve as a resource to Thrivent clients. Individuals in this position will be focused on securities and investment advisory products and services as well as fixed and variable life, health, and annuities products and together with the Financial Advisors, will serve the financial and non-financial needs of Thrivent members, customers, and their families. Responsibilities may include working with a Financial Advisor to develop and implement business and marketing plans to acquire, cultivate, and retain members, prospecting and marketing, case and proposal preparation, referral generation, and building a sense of “community” with and among members and prospects. The Associate reports to and is employed/contracted by the Financial Advisor. Thrivent Investment Management Inc. is the sponsor for FINRA registration and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is the sponsor for insurance licensure.

Position Roles/Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Handle sensitive communications with members/customers, which may include highly confidential information and effectively respond through verbal and written communications to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction
• Facilitate and/or co-present product specific seminars and/or workshops as necessary
• Identify criteria for fund selection and track against indexes, specifically for WRAP accounts
• Participate in business planning for the Practice as needed
• Counsel and advise prospective and current members/customers on suitable financial products and investment advisory services
• Open and complete product applications
• Conducting substantive research or information gathering that will be used with making suitable securities product recommendations or providing appropriate investment advice (e.g. conducting due diligence, etc.)
• Obtain member/customer financial and/or suitability information
• Accepting and/or entering securities trade orders from customers, including unsolicited trade orders
• Explain, discuss or interpret insurance coverage; analyze exposures or policies; provide recommendations
• Issue certificates of insurance, endorsements, binders, commitments, or insurance contracts
• Assist Financial Advisors in the preparation and follow up for the member/customer meetings
• Collaborate with Financial Advisors to assist client with product changes
• Participate and drive marketing services including direct-mail, fraternal activities, seminars, meetings
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned in accordance with licensure and business needs

Position Qualifications

• Must be securities registered (series 7 & 66 or 6 & 63).
• Must be appropriately insurance licensed/appointed for sale of all life/health and variable products.
• Must be securities registered/insurance licensed/appointed in all states in which the candidate will be doing support work for Dakota Valley Associates. Must be willing to complete appropriate state training in order to sell Long Term Care if this is determined to be a part of the position or support needs on the sponsoring Financial Advisor.
• Demonstrated customer service orientation/experience, 2+ years preferred.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and maintain a high quality of work while experiencing frequent interruptions.
• Ability to maintain integrity of sensitive/confidential information.
• Basic understanding of Dakota Valley Associates, our products and services, and Thrivent Financial.
• Analytical thinker
• Customer Focus
• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Must be able to work with all roles of the Dakota Valley Associates.
• Must be able to represent the organization in work with external clients.
• Must be able to cultivate and maintain relationships with outside organizations.

As part of Dakota Valley Associates recruiting/hiring/contracting process, a verification of a candidate's background will be made to complete the process. Fingerprints will be required as part of FINRA registration process for submission to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for review against nationwide fingerprint records.

Thrivent provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law. This policy applies to all employees and job applicants.

Thrivent is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please let us know by sending an email to [e-mail] or call 800-847-4836 and request Human Resources.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Financial Services and Investment Management

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