Team Financial Advisor - Northbound Group

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 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.

Northbound Group is an independent financial services practice of Thrivent in Escanaba, MI. We are growing and adding a Team-Based Financial Advisor to our team, which serves a wide demographic of clients with a focus on helping them understand their financial goals, and develop a plan to help them achieve those goals. This is a full-time role in Escanaba, MI with minimal travel.

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.

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

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

• 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 $50,000 - $90,000. In addition to base pay, there is a strong incentive structure tied to performance—you’ll earn additional compensation for bringing in new business, creating significant earning potential. 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…