Associate

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +1 more state.

📋 Description

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

• Act as a valuable resource for Thrivent Financial for Lutherans financial advisors.

• Provide support for securities, investment advisory, insurance, health, and annuity products and services in accordance with licensure.

• Aid in the creation and execution of business and marketing strategies aimed at acquiring, nurturing, and retaining members.

• Engage in prospecting and marketing efforts, as well as case and proposal development, referral generation, and community engagement activities.

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

• Facilitate or co-present seminars and workshops focused on specific products.

• Establish criteria for fund selection and monitor performance in relation to indexes for WRAP accounts.

• Take part in practice business planning.

• Counsel prospective and existing members/customers regarding suitable financial products and investment advisory services.

• Open and complete product applications.

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

• Collect financial and suitability information.

• Accept and process securities trade orders, including unsolicited requests.

• Explain, discuss, or interpret insurance coverage while analyzing exposures or policies.

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

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

• Collaborate on product modifications.

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

• Execute additional responsibilities according to licensure and business requirements.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Appropriately licensed/appointed for the sale of all life, health, and variable products.

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

• Willingness to complete necessary state training for selling Long Term Care products if required.

• Proven customer service orientation/experience; 2+ years preferred.

• Capability to manage multiple tasks and maintain high-quality work despite frequent interruptions.

• Ability to uphold the integrity of sensitive/confidential information.

• Basic understanding of the products and services offered by the sponsoring financial advisor and Thrivent Financial.

• Previous administrative/secretarial experience is desirable.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with all roles of the sponsoring financial advisor.

• Ability to represent the organization professionally with external clients.

• Skill in cultivating and maintaining relationships with outside organizations.

• Background verification is required.

• Fingerprints are required for FINRA registration and FBI review.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equal Employment Opportunity without regard to protected characteristics.

• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

• Securities registration sponsorship provided by Thrivent Investment Management Inc.

• Insurance licensure sponsorship available through Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.