Associate

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alaska, +9 more states.

📋 Description

• Offer licensed financial and non-financial assistance to the sponsoring financial advisor.

• Act as a resource for Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Financial Advisors.

• Support a range of products and services including securities, investment advisory, fixed and variable life, health, and annuities in accordance with licensure.

• Address the financial and non-financial needs of Thrivent members, customers, and families.

• Create and execute business and marketing strategies.

• Engage in prospecting and marketing efforts to attract, nurture, and retain members.

• Prepare cases and proposals, and generate referrals.

• Foster community engagement with members and prospects.

• Manage sensitive communications with members/customers, providing responses both verbally and in writing.

• Facilitate or co-present product seminars and workshops.

• Establish fund-selection criteria and monitor performance against indexes for WRAP accounts.

• Participate in practice business planning activities.

• Advise prospective and current members/customers on appropriate financial products and investment advisory services.

• Complete and process product applications.

• Conduct research and gather information for securities recommendations and investment advice.

• Collect member/customer financial and suitability information.

• Accept and/or enter securities trade orders, including unsolicited requests.

• Explain, discuss, or interpret insurance coverage; analyze exposures or policies; and provide recommendations.

• Issue insurance certificates, endorsements, binders, commitments, or contracts.

• Assist in preparing for and following up on member/customer meetings.

• Support clients with product modifications.

• Drive marketing initiatives including direct mail, fraternal activities, seminars, and meetings.

• Execute additional responsibilities as dictated by licensure and business requirements.

⛳️ Requirements

• Associates can hold full licenses, securities licenses, or insurance licenses.

• Must be securities registered (Series 7 & 66 or Series 6 & 63), or willing to obtain registration within 120 days of hire/contract.

• Must have appropriate insurance licenses/appointments for selling all life/health and variable products.

• Must be securities registered/insurance licensed/appointed in all states where support work will be conducted.

• Willingness to complete necessary state training to sell Long Term Care if required for the role.

• Demonstrated experience in customer service orientation; a minimum of 2 years preferred.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks while delivering high-quality work amid frequent interruptions.

• Capacity to maintain the integrity of sensitive/confidential information.

• Basic knowledge of the sponsoring financial advisor's products and services, as well as Thrivent Financial.

• Previous administrative/secretarial experience is desirable.

• Must be able to collaborate with all roles within the sponsoring financial advisor's team.

• Ability to represent the organization effectively with external clients.

• Competence in building and maintaining relationships with external organizations.

• Background verification is required.

• Fingerprints are required for FINRA registration and FBI review.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equal Employment Opportunity without regard to protected characteristics.

• Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.