Financial Advisor - Columbia, MD and Surrounding

Thrivent; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited earning potential

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) and pension plans

Ongoing support and training

Gift-matching program

Membership programs

Job summary

Thrivent in Columbia, Maryland, is seeking a Financial Advisor to make a significant impact by providing expert financial advice with heart. This role is centered on guiding clients, establishing meaningful relationships, and offering personalized financial solutions.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and be motivated by helping others succeed. Thrivent offers unlimited earning potential, a supportive environment, and comprehensive benefits including medical and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Attainment of FINRA SIE, life, and health licenses before contracting.
• Successful completion of a satisfactory background check.
• Military veterans are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Build a financial practice guiding clients towards financial clarity.
• Provide personal and actionable financial advice.
• Develop long-term relationships based on trust.
• Generate client appointments and market your practice.
• Maintain work-life balance through schedule control.

Skills

Self‑discipline

Strong interpersonal skills

Motivated by helping others

Coaching ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

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 help clients build, grow, and protect their financial well‑being through purpose‑based advice, investments, insurance, banking, and generosity.

Job Description

As a Thrivent Financial Advisor you will:

• Build a financial practice guiding Christians on their journeys to financial clarity, empowering lives of service and faith.
• Provide personal, actionable, and achievable advice and connect clients to Thrivent products and programs.
• Develop and maintain genuine, long‑term relationships across generations based on trust and understanding, serving clients in your chosen community.
• Generate client appointments by leveraging your network and Thrivent’s reputation, delivering award‑winning financial workshops, and marketing your practice.
• Maintain flexibility to control your schedule, allowing for work‑life balance.
• Work within a collaborative culture with colleagues who want you to succeed and are willing to help.
• Receive support from specialists across business development, marketing, technology, engagement, and experienced advisors as you build your business.

Desired Characteristics

• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Military veterans are encouraged to apply.
• Attainment of FINRA SIE, life, and health licenses (licensed role only) before contracting.
• Successful completion of a satisfactory background check, fingerprinting, and verification of securities registration and/or insurance licensing.

Compensation & Benefits

• Unlimited earning potential through biweekly base commissions, bonus opportunities, and incentive pay structures.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Pension, 401(k), and retiree medical plans.
• Ongoing support, training, and opportunities for professional growth.
• Well‑being programs to help manage physical, emotional, and financial health.
• Gift‑matching program to double contributions to eligible nonprofit organizations.
• Membership programs to connect you with clients and Christian communities.

Thrivent values diversity and inclusion, and we are committed to providing an Equal Employment Opportunity without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, sex, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable state or federal laws.