Team-Based Financial Advisor – Naperville Financial Consultants

Team-Based Financial Advisor

Meaningful work. Rewarding career. Make an impact working as part of a team providing financial advice with heart. You'll learn the business surrounded by experienced financial advisors and other experts, building your career with the potential to become a partner in the practice. In this position, you'll have some income stability and the ability to focus on learning and development while serving clients with mentorship through joint field work.

The Team-Based Financial Advisor is a Financial Advisor that is provided a platform to focus on learning and development, rather than solely production. The role works closely with Lead Advisors to receive mentorship, coaching, training, and support. This role could be a good fit for candidates seeking their first opportunity, career changers or professionals currently working in the financial industry.

Naperville Financial Consultants (NFC) is an independent financial services practice of Thrivent in Dixon, Naperville, Yorkville and Downers Grove. We are growing and adding a Team-Based Financial Advisor to our team, which serves existing clients in the greater Dixon area, with a focus on providing advice and comprehensive financial strategies. The advisor would work within our team structure, utilizing team members and processes that we have built to help serve, maintain and grown existing and new relationships.

This is a full time role that for the first few years requires in office presence at least 5 days a week, morphing into a more personalized schedule after a few years.

Licensing and Training Over your first 8 to 13 weeks, you'll study for and obtain necessary licenses (varies by individual situation), which may include:

• Resident state Life, Health and Annuity
• Securities Industry Essentials (SIE)
• Series 6 and 63, 7 and 66, or 7, 63 and 65.

After completing licensing, you may enroll in a comprehensive 6-week training program.

What you can expect After licensing and training, you'll start building your book of business with the ultimate goal of joining the sponsoring team in the traditional financial advisor role. Typical activities include:

• Learn and understand the entire operation of practice
• Participate in Joint Fieldwork to build expertise and learn best-practices within the industry
• Meet with new and existing clients to build a book of business and grow relationships
• Solicit and sell appropriate products, complete applications, write recommendations, and service existing clients/contracts
• Position products, services, and strategies to help clients gain financial clarity
• Build proficiency in common advice tools and platforms like Salesforce, Money Guide Pro, What-If Tax, etc.
• Participate in events to attract new clients and provide financial education to the local community
• Research and respond to client inquiries
• Collaborate with Lead Advisor on complex scenarios
• Schedule, prep, and document all your client meetings
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Lead Advisor

Desired Characteristics 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. Whether you're a seasoned financial professional or looking for a career change, you could be a successful Thrivent Financial advisor if you're:

• Strong technical computer aptitude and knowledge of business tools (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Salesforce)
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and maintain a high quality of work while experiencing frequent interruptions
• Ability to maintain integrity of sensitive/confidential information

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Military veterans are encouraged to apply.
• Satisfactory background check, fingerprinting and securities registration and/or insurance licensing verification, if applicable.

Compensation is $40,000 - $65,000 [combination base revenue package plus upside potential through commission]. Compensation varies significantly based on the strategy of the practice, the compensation philosophy of the practice, the specific qualifications and experience of the individual, the location of the practice and many other factors.

You'll also be eligible for Thrivent's industry-leading benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Disability, accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• 401(k) and pension opportunities.
• Ongoing support, training and opportunities for professional growth.
• Well-being programs to help you manager your physical, emotional and financial health.
• Gift-matching program to double your contributions to eligible nonprofit organizations and volunteer programs that support your efforts to make a difference.
• Membership programs that help you engage with clients to make a real impact in your community.