Financial Advisor – North Central Florida Group – Tallahassee, FL

Financial Advisor

North Central Florida Group, an established financial services practice for Thrivent located in Gainesville and Tallahassee, FL, is looking to grow and support a full-time Financial Advisor. By joining our existing team, you can learn from and leverage the diverse skill sets of experienced financial advisors to serve more clients and accelerate your career. In this role, training and support will come directly from our practice, with a six-week initial onboarding provided by Thrivent. If you have a heart for helping others reach their financial goals and an aptitude for business, we'd like to connect with you.

This position provides support to North Central Florida Group's existing client base. The position serves as a resource to established Financial Advisors and supports the daily operations of the practice, including, but not limited to utilizing Thrivent computer systems and programs in support of client relations and planning activities. The person in this role supports securities and insurance-related tasks and other administrative tasks as assigned. In addition, this role will handle client inquiries regarding their accounts, researching and communicating answers.

This is an incredible opportunity for the right person to grow both professionally and financially. Become a key player on our values-driven team. If you are a self-starter, high-energy, focused, and hardworking individual we want to speak to you! Industry experience is optimal. You will play a critical role in our client experience, so an outgoing and service-oriented mindset is a must. You will work closely with our team, receiving mentorship, coaching, training, and support.

Responsibilities:

• Learn and understand the entire operation of North Central Florida Group
• Participate in Joint Fieldwork with North Central Florida Group 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

Characteristics:

Our culture and people are special. We're looking for people who are – or want to become – part of the communities where our clients live, work and worship. Whether you're just entering the workforce, or looking for a career change, you could be a successful addition to our team if you are:

• Self-motivated, independent, and driven to succeed
• Motivated by helping others
• A natural coach or guide with strong interpersonal skills
• Passionate about living a life of generosity by serving others, not just selling products

Compensation and Benefits:

• Unlimited earning potential through biweekly base commissions, bonus opportunities and incentive pay structures, recurring revenue streams, and dedicated planning fees for those who qualify.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Pension, 401(k) and retiree medical plans.
• Ongoing support, training and opportunity for professional growth as you build your business.
• Well-being programs to help you manage 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 connect with your clients and engage Christians to make a real impact in your community.

Position Requirements:

• Securities registration required- SIE, Series 7 and 66 (or 7, 63 & 65) before contracting
• Life, Health and Annuities registration required

Thrivent is a diversified financial services organization that, with its subsidiary and affiliate companies, serves more than 2.4 million clients, offering advice, insurance, investments, banking and generosity products and programs. For more than 100 years, Thrivent has been helping Christians build their financial futures and live more generous lives. Today, Thrivent is a not-for-profit, membership-owned Fortune 500 company with $194 billion in assets under management/advisement (as of 12/31/24). Thrivent carries ratings from independent rating agencies which demonstrate the strength and stability of the organization.